BiVACOR total artificial heart early feasibility study
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new total artificial heart called BiVACOR for people with severe heart failure that cannot be helped by standard pumps. It is designed to keep you alive while you wait for a heart transplant.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have severe heart failure that a standard left ventricular assist device (LVAD) cannot fix, or you need a pump to support both sides of your heart.
- You are classified as INTERMACS 2 or 3, meaning your heart failure is advanced and you are dependent on IV medications or temporary support.
- You are on the waiting list for a heart transplant.
- You have enough room in your chest for the artificial heart (determined by imaging).
- You do not have a recent stroke, severe organ damage (like kidney or liver failure), or active infection.
- You are not currently on a long-term mechanical heart pump (LVAD or RVAD) or ECMO for more than 7 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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