Water Ingestion for Heart Transplant Patients

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen bySatish R Raj, MD, MSCI

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Satish R. Raj

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?In this study the investigators propose to assess the hemodynamic response to the ingestion of 16 fl oz of water. The investigators will test the hypothesis that water ingestion will increase the systemic vascular resistance.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for heart transplant patients over 18 years old who are scheduled for a clinical right heart catheterization. It's not suitable for those with significant tricuspid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing large amounts of water, or severe kidney disease where drinking water could be harmful.

Inclusion Criteria

I have had a heart transplant and am scheduled for a heart catheterization.

I am over 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I have severe leakage in my heart's tricuspid valve.

I have a serious health condition like advanced kidney disease.

I cannot safely drink 500 ml of water.

Participant Groups

The study is examining the effects of drinking 16 fl oz of water on blood vessel resistance in heart transplant recipients. The goal is to see if consuming this amount of water will increase the resistance in systemic blood vessels.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

water ingestion