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NCT04117230 CARDSUP - SWISS Circulatory Support Registry

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NCT ID NCT04117230
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Condition Cardiogenic Shock
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 1,500 participants
Start Date 2019-08-09
Primary Completion 2034-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 1,500 participants in total. It began in 2019-08-09 with a primary completion date of 2034-08-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The project's main goal is to collect baseline clinical and procedural data as well as to assess clinical outcomes for all patients undergoing ECMO or Impella implantation at all included sites. All patients undergoing ECMO and/or IMPELLA implantation will be prospectively registered. Device use is according to the decision of the treating physician and independent of this registry.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years * Medical indication for implantation of a peripheral cannulated VA-ECMO or microaxial flow pump (IMPELLA) or newer LV / LA-Ascending Aorta devices. * Signed informed consent by patient or relative or waived consent by EC Exclusion Criteria: * None

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lukas C Hunziker Munsch, Prof MD

✉ lukas.hunziker@insel.ch

📞 0041316322111

Principal Investigator

Lukas C Hunziker Munsch, Prof MD

STUDY CHAIR

University of Bern

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04117230 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cardiogenic Shock. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04117230 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04117230 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lukas.hunziker@insel.ch for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04117230 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Basel, Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland, Lucerne, Switzerland, Winterthur, Switzerland and 1 additional location.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04117230 clinical trial?

NCT04117230 is sponsored by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern. The principal investigator is Lukas C Hunziker Munsch, Prof MD at University of Bern. The trial plans to enroll 1,500 participants.

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