New implant offers hope for failing hearts
Disease control
Completed
This small pilot study tested a new implanted device designed to help people with chronic heart failure. The device gently stimulates the diaphragm muscle in sync with the heartbeat, aiming to improve how the heart fills and pumps blood. Researchers compared 35 patients who recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VisCardia Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC