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Risk Assessment and Comparative Effectiveness of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and Medical Management

Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure
Interventions
Device: HM II (HeartMate II LVAD)
Drug: OMM (Optimal Medical Management)
Registration Number
NCT01452802
Lead Sponsor
Abbott Medical Devices
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the HeartMate II (HM II) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) support versus OMM in ambulatory NYHA Class IIIB/IV heart failure patients who are not dependent on intravenous inotropic support and who meet the FDA approved indications for HM II LVAD destination therapy.

Detailed Description

The HeartMate II (HM II) LVAD is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in destination therapy (DT) patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IIIB/IV symptoms.

The ROADMAP trial is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, controlled, observational study that is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of HM II LVAD support versus optimal medical management (OMM) in ambulatory NYHA Class IIIB/IV heart failure patients who are not dependent on intravenous inotropic support and who meet the FDA approved indications for HM II LVAD destination therapy. Subjects will be enrolled in one of two cohorts: OMM or LVAD. Together with the investigator, the subjects will decide which cohort to enter into at their baseline visit. This study will include experienced HM II LVAD implant centers as well as community centers that care for a large volume of heart failure patients. Study patients will be followed for up to 24 months post enrollment for survival, quality of life and functional status.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • NYHA Class IIIB/IV (refer to Appendix IV for definitions)

  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 25%

  • Not currently listed for heart transplantation, and not planned in next 12 months

  • On optimal medical management

  • Limited functional status as demonstrated by 6MWT <300 meters

  • At least:

    • One hospitalization for HF in last 12 months or
    • At least 2 unscheduled emergency room or infusion clinic visits (may include intravenous diuretic therapy, etc.) for HF in last 12 months
Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of mechanical aortic or mitral valve, including planned conversion to bioprosthesis
  • Platelet count < 100,000/mi within 48 prior to enrollment
  • Any inotrope use within 30 days prior to enrollment
  • Inability to perform 6MWT for any reason
  • Any condition, other than heart failure, that could limit survival to less than 2 years
  • History of cardiac or other organ transplant
  • Existence of any ongoing mechanical circulatory support (including intraaortic balloon pump, temporary circulatory support devices, etc.) at the time of enrollment
  • Presence of active, uncontrolled, systemic infection
  • History of an unresolved stroke within 90 days prior to enrollment, or a history of cerebral vascular disease with significant (> 80%)extracranial stenosis
  • Contraindication to anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy
  • CRT or CRT-D within 3 months prior to enrollment
  • Coronary revascularization (e.g. CABG, PCI) within 3 months prior to enrollment

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HM II (HeartMate II LVAD)HM II (HeartMate II LVAD)Subjects who elect to, and receive HM II LVAD therapy at baseline
OMM (Optimal Medical Management)OMM (Optimal Medical Management)Subjects who elect to remain on optimal medical management
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Composite of survival with improvement in Six Minute Hallway Walk Test distance from baseline of ≥ 75m.12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Survival in LVAD group free of pump replacement.24 months
Risk stratified subgroup analysis of the primary endpoint and temporal analysis of primary endpoint.6, 12, 18, and 24 months
Actuarial survival and survival free of stroke: a) intent-to-treat; and b) as treated.24 months
Questionnaire on patient decisions related to LVAD therapy versus optimal medical management.Baseline and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Accuracy of prognostic survival risk models including Seattle Heart Failure Model (SHFM) and HeartMate II Risk Score (HMRS)Baseline and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Depression using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).Baseline and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Functional status using 6MWT distance and NYHA ClassificationBaseline and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Incidence of adverse events, rehospitalizations, days alive and not hospitalized.3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 months
Quality of Life using the EQ-5D-5L Health Utility Index.Baseline and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months

Trial Locations

Locations (52)

Baptist Medical Center

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

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Beverly Hills, California, United States

Keck Medical Center of USC

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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San Diego, California, United States

Stanford University

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Stanford, California, United States

Yale New Haven Hospital

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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Shands Hospital at University of Florida

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

Tampa General Hospital

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Emory University Hospital

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

St. Joseph's Hospital / Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Baptist Medical Center
🇺🇸Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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