U.S., Dec. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07298993) titled 'Deprescribing Beta-Blockers in Elders With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (DEPRESCRIBE-HFpEF)' on Dec. 19.
Brief Summary: The goal of this study is to learn whether stopping beta-blockers can help older adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) feel better and function better. This study will test whether "deprescribing" or stopping these medications in a careful, guided way can improve symptoms and quality of life.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
Deprescribing group: Beta-blockers are gradually reduced using capsules that contain decreasing doses.
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