Status:

COMPLETED

Markers of Endothelial Function and Exercise CapaciTy in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices (EFECT LVAD)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Conditions:

Endothelial Cells

Exercise Tolerance

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This is a non-randomized feasibility study of endothelial function, exercise capacity, and outcome following pre-left ventricular assist device (LVAD)therapy and cardiac transplant. The study period ...

Detailed Description

This is a non-randomized, feasibility study of endothelial function, exercise capacity, and outcome following pre-LVAD patients through LVAD therapy and cardiac transplantation. The study period will...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Advanced heart failure and scheduled LVAD implantation for standard clinical indications.
  • Voluntary written informed consent before performance of any study-related procedure not part of normal medical care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the subject at any time without prejudice to future medical care.

Exclusion

  • Inability to personally provide informed consent
  • Medical activity restriction that precludes ambulation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01233037

Start Date

October 1 2010

End Date

June 1 2016

Last Update

August 5 2016

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Fairview Health Systems Research

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 555455