AssocIation of PULSatility and Occurrence of Complications Related to Mechanically Assisted Circu… (NCT04951999) | Clinical Trial Compass
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AssocIation of PULSatility and Occurrence of Complications Related to Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support
France27 participantsStarted 2021-12-02
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether preserved pulsatility for patients supported by CF-LVAD (continuous flow Left Ventricular Assist Device) is associated with less acquired deficiency of the Von Willebrand factor, a blood glycoprotein involved in hemostasis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients over 18 years of age
. Patients for whom a decision to implant a left-sided monoventricular assist has been retained after discussion in the RCP of heart failure, transplantation and circulatory assistance (whatever the therapeutic strategy envisaged: waiting for transplantation, recovery or destination therapy).
. Patients affiliated to a social security system (beneficiaries or beneficiaries entitled to benefits, excluding AME)
. Signature of an informed consent by the patient or by the trusted person, or a close relative, if the patient is not able to do so
Exclusion criteria
. Heart transplant patients
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Von Willebrand factor high molecular weight multimers (HMWM) ratio