๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-01

Early Discharge With Subcutaneous Furosemide Versus Standard Care in Acute Heart Failure (NCT07018297)

Early Discharge With Subcutaneous Furosemide Versus Standard Care in Acute Heart Failure: A Cluster-Randomized Crossover Non-Inferiority Trial

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This will be a prospective, cluster-randomized, crossover, non-inferiority trial of 250 participants within 48 hours of an inpatient admission for heart failure or emergency department presentation for heart failure with plans for admission or observation/short-stay hospitalization comparing early discharge using subcutaneous furosemide to standard inpatient care. Individual practice groups will serve as "clusters" and the unit of randomization. Each participating cluster will implement either the early discharge strategy using the intervention or standard care for initial two-month blocks, followed by a crossover to the alternate strategy. The primary outcome is days alive and out of hospital at 30 days.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • Baylor Scott and White Health System โ€” Dallas, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (214) 645-2101

Email: ambarish.pandey@utsouthwestern.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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