Status:

TERMINATED

Nesiritide and Renal Function After the Total Artificial Heart

Lead Sponsor:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Conditions:

Congestive Heart Failure

Cardiorenal Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The prevalence of renal dysfunction after implantation of the artificial heart is high. The infusion of exogenous B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) after implantation of the total artificial heart (TAH...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, double blinded placebo controlled study that will take place in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hospital Center. This study wi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Implanted with a total artificial heart (CardioWest) or Left ventricular assist device (HeartMate II)
  • Age \> 18 years

Exclusion

  • Previous calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) exposure
  • Hemodialysis prior to device implant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

2 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01836809

Start Date

April 1 2013

End Date

May 1 2014

Last Update

February 8 2016

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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298