Colchicine reduces inflammatory cytokines and improves symptoms in HFpEF: an observational pilot study

This study is the first to explore colchicine as an anti-inflammatory treatment for HFpEF. Our results indicate that colchicine can safely and effectively reduce inflammatory markers such as IL-8 and IL-6. After 1 month of treatment, significant improvements were observed in anxiety, depression, and quality of life. These findings support colchicine's potential as a therapeutic option for managing inflammation and improving outcomes in patients with HFpEF.

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Frontiers in Medicine
Published
2026-01-16
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1702293
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Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
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Colchicine reduces inflammatory cytokines and improves symptoms in HFpEF: an observational pilot study

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Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
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Colchicine reduces inflammatory cytokines and improves symptoms in HFpEF: an observational pilot study

LiZhuo Li, Chao Liu, Yuzhi Zhen, Yaomeng Huang, Xinyue Zhang, Yanru Wang, Meijing Shi, Qingzhen Zhao
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Abstract

This study is the first to explore colchicine as an anti-inflammatory treatment for HFpEF. Our results indicate that colchicine can safely and effectively reduce inflammatory markers such as IL-8 and IL-6. After 1 month of treatment, significant improvements were observed in anxiety, depression, and quality of life. These findings support colchicine's potential as a therapeutic option for managing inflammation and improving outcomes in patients with HFpEF.

Frontiers in MedicineVol. 12
Hebei Medical University (CN), First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University (CN)
Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
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