Baroreflex therapy for heart failure patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that stimulates a nerve in your neck to help your heart pump better. It is for people with heart failure and a weak heart pump who still have symptoms despite taking medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have heart failure with a weak pump (ejection fraction of 35% or less) – measured within the last year
- You currently have shortness of breath or fatigue with minimal activity (NYHA Class III) or you have symptoms with moderate activity (Class II) and had worse symptoms in the past (Class III)
- A blood test in the last 3 months shows a specific heart stress marker (NT-proBNP) is below 1600 pg/ml
- You are on the best tolerated heart failure medications and have any needed heart devices in place
- You are 18 years or older
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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