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Clinical trials sponsored by Abiomed Inc., explained in plain language.
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Tiny pump offers lifeline for failing hearts
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing a small, temporary heart pump called the Impella BTR in 10 adults with severe, worsening heart failure. The pump is surgically placed to help the heart pump blood while patients recover or wait for their next treatment. Researchers want to see if the d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Tiny heart pump tested to safeguard risky artery procedures
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the safety of a small, temporary heart pump called the Impella ECP. The pump helps support the heart during high-risk procedures to clear blocked arteries. Researchers are tracking serious complications and recovery in 856 patients for 30 days after their pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Tiny pump tested to keep hearts beating during risky surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the safety of a new, very small heart pump called the Impella ECP. It is designed to help support a patient's blood pressure and heart function during a high-risk procedure to open blocked heart arteries. The research involves 100 adults who need this type o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Heart pump under scrutiny to protect weak hearts during surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is collecting real-world data on the safety and effectiveness of a temporary heart pump called the Impella 5.5. It is used to support patients with severely weakened heart function who are undergoing major heart surgery. The goal is to see if the pump helps prevent hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Tiny pump in heart surgery could save lives
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if using a small heart pump device during a high-risk artery-opening procedure is better than the standard approach for patients with weak heart function. It aims to see if the pump helps reduce serious heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, or death ov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Heart pump first: new strategy aims to save more heart muscle after major attack
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if using a small heart pump called the Impella CP for 30 minutes before the standard artery-opening procedure can reduce permanent damage to the heart muscle during a severe type of heart attack. It compares this new approach to the current standard of care.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Researchers gather data to improve heart pump monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to collect real-time data from heart pumps (Impella devices) used in patients with cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers will gather information from 125 patients to develop better algorithms …
Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 03:42 UTC