Scientists investigate what builds up on heart pumps after use

NCT ID NCT06765226

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at heart pumps (Impella) after they have been used in patients with heart failure. Researchers will analyze deposits and biological material on the pumps and see if they relate to patient health or medical history. The goal is to learn more about how the pump interacts with the body, which could help improve future care. About 200 patients who had the pump for several days or more will be included.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

This study could help doctors understand how the Impella pump interacts with the body, potentially leading to safer use and better outcomes for heart failure patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new therapy, and findings may not lead to immediate changes in patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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  • Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité Berlin

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    Berlin, 13353, Germany

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  • Herzzentrum Dresden

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    Dresden, Saxony, 01307, Germany

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  • Herzzentrum Leipzig

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    Leipzig, Saxony, 04289, Germany

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  • Uniklinik Köln

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    Cologne, 50937, Germany

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  • Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf

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    Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40225, Germany

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  • Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

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    Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, 69120, Germany

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  • Westdeutsches Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Essen

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    Essen, 45147, Germany

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