Finding LVAD driveline infections with your smartphone
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a way to find infections where the LVAD driveline enters your body, using just your smartphone camera. If you have an LVAD, you might be able to join and help researchers see if this simple method works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 16 years old or older.
- You have a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implanted.
- You are being followed at Erasmus MC (in Rotterdam, the Netherlands).
- You have a smartphone with a built-in camera.
- You are willing to sign a consent form allowing your data to be collected for this study.
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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