This study is looking at how compression stockings might help people with heart failure (when your heart can't pump enough blood) who also have leg swelling. Diuretics, or "water pills," are often used for swelling, but they don't always work well, especially if kidney function is poor. Swelling can also damage veins and lead to skin problems or ulcers. This study will compare two types of compression stockings: low-grade (10-15 mmHg) and high-grade (20-30 mmHg). You would wear them at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. The study wants to see if these stockings can reduce side effects, improve heart failure symptoms, and affect kidney function over 3 months. To join, you need to be 18 or older, have a heart failure diagnosis (NYHA Class II-III A, B, or C), and have pitting edema (swelling that leaves a dent when pressed) in your legs.

Study design

This is an interventional study with 50 planned participants. It compares two different types of compression stockings.

What's involved

You would wear either low-grade or high-grade compression stockings for at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your progress will be measured at 3 months.

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