Abbott Medical Devices
Clinical trials sponsored by Abbott Medical Devices, explained in plain language.
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New heart mapping tech could improve AFib treatment safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new mapping catheter and software to help doctors treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 200 Chinese patients will receive a standard ablation procedure, but doctors will use the new tools to guide them. The goal is to see if the new de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant trial targets severe depression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with severe depression that hasn't improved with multiple treatments. Researchers will implant a device that sends electrical pulses to a specific brain area. The trial includes 100 adults and compares active s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart pump trial aims to extend life for advanced heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) can help people with advanced heart failure live longer and avoid serious complications like stroke or the need for a heart transplant. About 850 participants will either receive the pump or continue standard medical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New radiofrequency wire aims to make heart procedures safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device that uses a special wire with radiofrequency energy to safely cross the wall between the heart's upper chambers. This step is needed for procedures that treat heart rhythm problems or close the left atrial appendage. The study will enroll 60 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New Balloon-Based ablation device tested in Real-World AFib patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 300 people with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are treated with the Volt PFA System, a balloon-based device that uses pulsed field ablation to correct irregular heart rhythms. Researchers are monitoring safety—looking for serious si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New heart valve tested in japanese patients: a step forward for aortic stenosis treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the Navitor heart valve, a device used to replace a narrowed aortic valve without open-heart surgery. It will include 100 people in Japan with severe aortic stenosis. Researchers will check how many patients die within 30 days and whether the valve leaks aft…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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One procedure to fix rhythm and block clots: new study tests dual approach for AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests doing two procedures at once for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib): a catheter ablation to restore normal heart rhythm and a device implant to close off a part of the heart where clots form. The goal is to see if this combined approach is safe and effective …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Wireless pacemaker safety tracked in 1,800 patients over 5 years
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,805 people who already have an Aveir DR leadless pacemaker to see how safe it is over 5 years. The pacemaker helps control slow heart rhythms without wires. Researchers will track complications shortly after implant and for years afterward using real-world da…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Heart valve repair devices under 5-Year safety spotlight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 550 people who receive Abbott annuloplasty rings or bands during surgery to fix leaky mitral or tricuspid heart valves. Researchers will track survival, need for repeat surgery, and symptom improvement for five years. The goal is to confirm the devices work wel…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Tiny pacemaker without wires under safety watch in japan
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking the safety of the Aveir leadless pacemaker in 304 Japanese patients who need a pacemaker. The device is placed directly inside the heart without wires. Researchers will monitor for serious complications over three years. The goal is to confirm the device is…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New pacing lead aims to improve heartbeat in patients with slow heart rate
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of heart pacing lead that is placed in the left bundle branch area, a key part of the heart's electrical system. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and works better than standard pacing for people with bradycardia (slow heart rate) or hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study checks safety of combined heart valve and aorta graft
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called a valved graft, which replaces both the aortic valve and the ascending aorta in one surgery. It includes 260 people with aortic valve disease, an enlarged aorta, or aortic dissection. The goal is to see how safe and effective the device is by…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New heart valve fix could spare patients from Open-Heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the Cephea Mitral Valve System for people with a leaky or narrowed mitral heart valve. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for patients who are not good candidates for open-heart surgery. About 50 people will get the device and be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New heart stent device tested in japan – could it reduce fractures?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called AMJ-401 in 50 people with ischemic heart disease (blocked heart arteries) in Japan. Participants receive the device during a standard procedure to open blocked arteries. The main goals are to check for acute strut fractures right after the pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New clip device aims to fix leaky heart valve without open surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how well the TriClip device works and how safe it is for people in Japan with a leaky tricuspid valve. The device is already approved for use, and this study will follow 250 patients to confirm its benefits in everyday medical practice. The main goal is to …
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Tiny sensor in lung artery could keep heart failure patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a small wireless sensor placed in the lung artery can help doctors manage heart failure better. The sensor measures pressure in the lung artery and sends readings to a doctor, who can then adjust medications early to prevent flare-ups. The study will…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New heart valve fix without surgery: 20-Patient trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the Cephea Mitral Valve System for people with mitral valve disease (leaky or narrowed heart valves) who cannot have open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well. About 20 people will take part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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5-Year study tracks brain implant for Parkinson's and tremor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis international study is following 1,000 people who already have or are getting an Abbott deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia. Researchers will track how well the device controls symptoms and monitor for serious side …
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Thousands tracked to see if nerve stimulators really work Long-Term
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,000 people with chronic pain who are implanted with Abbott neurostimulators (spinal cord or dorsal root ganglion stimulators). Researchers will track side effects, device problems, and how well the devices control pain over time. It is an observational study,…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New heart camera catheter tested in 500 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a modified imaging catheter (ViewFlex X ICE) to help doctors see heart structures during procedures for irregular heartbeats. About 500 adults who are already scheduled for a heart procedure using ultrasound will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the new cathete…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New registry tracks mitral valve patients to shape future heart treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information from 1,000 people with symptomatic mitral valve disease, including mitral regurgitation and stenosis. The goal is to better understand how correcting these heart valve problems with a less invasive procedure called transcatheter …
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Heart device registry launches to monitor safety in routine care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 2,500 people who receive Abbott heart devices, such as implants for holes in the heart or replacement heart valves. The goal is to check how safe and effective these devices are when used in everyday hospital practice. Data will be collected from standar…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC