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Role of Colchicine as Anti-Inflammatory Therapy in HFpEF
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. Chronic low-grade inflammation plays a key role in its progression, yet few treatments specifically target this pathway. This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of colchicine, a well-tolerated anti-inflammatory drug, in reducing inflammation in HFpEF patients. The study will assess whether colchicine lowers levels of soluble ST2 (sST2), a biomarker linked to inflammation and cardiac stress in HFpEF. Participants will take colchicine daily for three months, with blood samples collected at baseline and at the end of the study to measure changes in sST2 levels. The findings could provide new insights into the potential role of colchicine as a treatment for HFpEF.
Official title: The Role of Colchicine as Anti-Inflammatory Treatment in Patients With HFpEF: A Prospective Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2024-07-01
Completion Date
2025-03-01
Last Updated
2025-02-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Colchicine Tablets
Oral colchicine tablets. The dosing regimen is as follows: * Patients weighing \>70 kg: 0.5 mg twice daily (BID) * Patients weighing ≤70 kg: 0.5 mg once daily (OD) Administered for 3 months
Locations (1)
Cairo University - Kasr Al-Ainy
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt