Heart pump brain risk study halted after just 6 patients
NCT ID NCT05924503
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to measure normal brain blood flow in people with mechanical heart pumps (like LVADs or ECMO). Researchers wanted to find target pump settings that might prevent brain injuries. However, the study was terminated early after enrolling only 6 participants, so no useful data was collected.
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
If successful, this could help doctors set heart pump speeds to reduce brain injury risk in future patients.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 6 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. It was purely observational, not testing a treatment.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States