Recruiting NA Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction

New treatment option for Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction

Official title Developing a Digital Aid to Improve ICD Decisions

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07084142

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Advanced heart failure, affecting 7 million Americans, has multiple causes and results in greatly increased risk of disability and death. A major problem is sudden cardiac death, when the damaged heart develops an abnormal pattern of electrical conduction that can result in cessation of heart activity.
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Who can take part

Ages 60 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Developmental Testing will attempt to abide by eligibility criteria identical to the planned criteria for the subsequent RCT, but may strategically...
  • Meets or approximates minimal criteria for primary prevention ICD placement. ● Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \<35%.
  • Clinical diagnosis of Heart Failure:
  • Patients with severe ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and underlying NYHA
  • Class II or III Heart Failure, OR, Patients with severe nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and underlying NYHA Class II or III Heart Failure.

You likely can't join if

  • The exclusion criteria include any of the following:
  • Past ICD implantation (not including pacemakers).
  • Any indication for secondary prevention of SCD via ICD implantation.
  • History of mechanical valve replacement.
  • History of recent myocardial infarction within the last 40 days.
  • History of recent revascularization within the past 90 days.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Developmental Testing will attempt to abide by eligibility criteria identical to the planned criteria for the subsequent RCT, but may strategically deviate from these criteria to enhance the testing and development...
  • Meets or approximates minimal criteria for primary prevention ICD placement. ● Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \<35%.
  • Clinical diagnosis of Heart Failure:
  • Patients with severe ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and underlying NYHA
  • Class II or III Heart Failure, OR, Patients with severe nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and underlying NYHA Class II or III Heart Failure.
  • Age ≥ 70 years old.
  • Able to consent in English, Mandarin or Spanish and follow study instructions.
What rules you out
  • The exclusion criteria include any of the following:
  • Past ICD implantation (not including pacemakers).
  • Any indication for secondary prevention of SCD via ICD implantation.
  • History of mechanical valve replacement.
  • History of recent myocardial infarction within the last 40 days.
  • History of recent revascularization within the past 90 days.
  • History of familial or genetic disorders with a high-risk of ventricular arrhythmias, such as the long QT syndrome (LQTS) or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
  • Any factors contraindicating ICD placement.
  • Less than 6 months life expectancy and other clinical consideration,
  • Unwilling or unable to consider ICD,
  • Any contraindications to ambulati

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • San Francisco, California, United States
  • Greenville, North Carolina, 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, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include San Francisco, California, United States; Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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