Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 and up

Assessing heart function changes after diuretic treatment in heart failure patients

Official title: Change in Stroke Volume Index After Diuresis for Patients With Decompensated Heart Failure

Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT05240651 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if a new way to monitor heart function can help doctors better manage fluid levels in patients with heart failure who need diuretics.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
Trial IDNCT05240651 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with acute decompensated heart failure requiring intravenous diuretics and admitted to a cardiac care unit.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, under 18, or have end-stage renal disease may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study involves 50 patients admitted to the cardiac care unit who require diuretic therapy for acute decompensated heart failure. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring using the Starling Fluid Management System to assess volume status in these patients. Participants will be monitored for changes in stroke volume index following diuresis, providing insights into fluid management in heart failure treatment. The study focuses on patients who are expected to need intravenous diuretics for more than 24 hours.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management of fluid status in patients with acute decompensated heart failure, leading to better treatment outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Similar studies using non-invasive monitoring techniques have shown promise in managing heart failure, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of congestive acute decompensated heart failure (preserved or reduced ejection fraction) requiring clinically indicated IV diuresis
2. Admission to coronary/cardiac intensive care unit or cardiac step down unit
3. Able to provide written informed consent
4. Anticipated need for IV diuretics \> 24 hrs

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Prisoner, pregnancy or post-partum stage, or age \< 18 years
2. Known allergy to sensory material or gel
3. End stage renal disease or need for CRRT
4. Inability or contraindication to do a passive leg raise with both extremities (i.e., balloon pump, impella, spinal injury, amputation)
5. Other situation that might increase subject risk, interfere with study procedures, or confound study findings based on the opinion of the clinician/investigator
6. Inability to provide informed consent

Where it's running

  • NYU Langone Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.