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Characterization of the Plasma Proteome Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Completed
Conditions
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
Interventions
Device: LVAD
Registration Number
NCT02428894
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize changes in the plasma proteome over time following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Planned HeartMate II LVAD implantation
  • Planned warfarin (goal INR, 2.0-3.0) and low-dose aspirin therapy post-LVAD placement
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior history of mechanical circulatory support;
  • Body weight < 110 lbs;
  • Pre-existing hemolytic, bleeding, or immunologic disorders prior to LVAD implantation;
  • Severe aortic stenosis;
  • Renal failure requiring dialysis;
  • Hepatic dysfunction resulting in severe coagulopathies;
  • Recent serious infection;
  • Current need for prolonged ventilatory support;
  • Prior organ transplantation;
  • Blood transfusion within 14 days of the first planned study blood draw;
  • Concomitant immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents;
  • Pregnant women;
  • Decisionally challenged or prisoners;
  • Unwilling to provide written informed consent
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
LVAD recipientsLVAD-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quantitative differences in plasma protein abundanceDays 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, and 180 post-LVAD implantation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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