Using peripheral venous pressure to guide diuretic therapy in heart failure patients

Peripheral Venous Pressure-Guided Decongestive Therapy in Heart Failure 2

PHASE4 · Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · NCT06495892

This study is testing if measuring peripheral venous pressure can help doctors decide when heart failure patients need diuretics to improve their recovery and reduce the chances of going back to the hospital.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment650 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
SponsorBaşakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital (other gov)
Locations16 sites (Ankara and 15 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06495892 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of using peripheral venous pressure (PVP) assessments to better predict the need for diuretic therapy and improve long-term outcomes in patients hospitalized for heart failure. The study aims to determine if PVP can serve as a reliable bedside tool for evaluating volume status, potentially leading to reduced rates of rehospitalization and mortality. Patients aged 18 to 99 who are admitted with heart failure will be enrolled, and their outcomes will be compared against standard evaluation methods. The trial is being conducted at multiple hospitals in Turkey.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-99 who are hospitalized for de novo or decompensated chronic heart failure.

Not a fit: Patients with severe renal impairment, certain heart conditions, or those with prior venous disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved management of heart failure patients, reducing hospital readmissions and mortality rates.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of PVP in this context is relatively novel, previous studies have indicated its potential effectiveness in assessing volume status in heart failure patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria

* Hospitalization for heart failure (de novo or decompensated chronic heart failure) irrespective of left ventricular ejection fraction
* Age 18-99
* Accept to participate

Exclusion criteria

* A prior history of upper extremity venous disease
* Serum creatinine ≥ 3.5 mg/dL
* Severe stenotic valvular disease
* Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
* Withdrawal of consent
* Indwelling central venous catheter,
* Implanted left ventricular assist device
* History of heart transplantation
* Clinical diagnosis of cardiogenic shock
* Any right-to-left shunt

Where this trial is running

Ankara and 15 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Heart Failure, Congestion, Congestive Heart Failure

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.