Actively Recruiting
LVAD Conditioning for Cardiac Recovery
Led by STAVROS G DRAKOS · Updated on 2025-07-15
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
575 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential recovery of heart function in end-stage heart failure patients supported with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) through applying a myocardial conditioning protocol. During myocardial conditioning, LVAD speed is reduced gradually in order to increase the work load of the heart. Multiple previous studies have shown that interventions like this may improve heart function and give patients the opportunity for a better quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
LVAD Conditioning for Cardiac Recovery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with heart failure undergoing LVAD implantation as a bridge to transplant
- Enrolled in the Effects of Mechanical Unloading on Myocardial Function and Structure study (IRB 30622)
You will not qualify if you...
- Either the subject or the subject's representative is not willing to provide written consent for participation
- Subjects with adverse events leading to hospitalization during the optimum unloading phase are excluded from participation in the controlled reloading phase
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84112
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
John Kirk
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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