Wireless sensor could help doctors Fine-Tune heart failure treatment in real time
NCT ID NCT06241430
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a small wireless sensor placed in the pulmonary artery can help doctors better manage medications for people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve. The sensor constantly measures pressure inside the heart, giving doctors real-time data to adjust treatments. Participants already scheduled for a non-surgical valve repair will also receive the sensor. The goal is to see if this leads to better symptom control and quality of life over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CardioMEMS wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help doctors fine-tune heart failure medications in real time, potentially reducing hospitalizations and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) focused on feasibility and outcomes like symptom scores, not survival. The sensor requires a procedure and may not benefit everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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