The effect of implementation of a ramp test to optimize LVAD pump speed on clinical and echocardiographic outcomes.

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: heart failure; left ventricular mechanical assistance; 10019280

• Registration Number: NL-OMON41197
• Lead Sponsor: eids Universitair Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

- The subject is 18 years or older
- The subject must have a HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) implanted as destination therapy in the LUMC.
- The subject must be in a hemodynamically stable condition.

Exclusion Criteria

A potential subject will be excluded if he or she does not meet the inclusion criteria at the moment of inclusion or during the studied period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The effect of pump speed optimizing on clinical (including NYHA class, pro-BNP,<br /><br>quality of life assessment, 6 minute walking test and bicycle test) and<br /><br>echocardiographic parameters at 3 months follow-up.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable.</p><br>