Tiny Lung-Artery sensor could help heart failure patients live longer
NCT ID NCT06306573
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 2,500 people with moderate heart failure (NYHA Class II or III) who already have a CardioMEMS sensor implanted in their lung artery. The sensor wirelessly sends pressure readings to doctors, who use the data to adjust medications. Researchers will track survival over two years to see if using this real-time information helps patients live longer compared to a historical benchmark. The goal is to confirm the device's long-term safety and real-world effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CardioMEMS HF System (implantable wireless pressure sensor)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that using real-time pressure data from inside the lung artery helps people with heart failure live longer and avoid hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational follow-up study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The device itself carries risks like infection or sensor failure, and results may not apply to all heart failure patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Abbott Medical
Atlanta, Georgia, 30313, United States
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