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Official title The PIVATAL Study -Study of Ventricular Arrhythmia (VTA) Ablation in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05034432
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To investigate the effect of VTA ablation at the time of LVAD implant to see if it can reduce the incidence of VTA after surgery
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \> 18 years
- Presence of advanced cardiomyopathy (of all INTERMACS classification) and eligible for LVAD implant per the decision of the Heart Failure clinical...
- Implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) any time in past with remote monitoring or planned to undergo ICD (or ICM as an alternative, if an ICD...
- History of treated or monitored sustained (i.e., \>30 seconds in duration ) VT or VF episode within the past 5 years.
You likely can't join if
- Past successful VTA ablation without recurrent VTA prior to LVAD implant (Patients who continue to experience VTA post ablation and pre LVAD implant...
- Participation in other clinical trials (observational registries are allowed with approval)
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States and 12 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.