Wireless lung sensor could keep heart failure patients out of hospital

NCT ID NCT03375710

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Endotronix, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device called the Cordella™ Heart Failure System in 15 people with advanced heart failure. The system includes a small sensor implanted in the lung artery that measures pressure, sending data to doctors remotely. The goal was to see if it is safe and accurate, potentially allowing earlier treatment adjustments and fewer hospital visits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cordella™ Heart Failure System (a home monitoring device with a pulmonary artery pressure sensor implant)
What this could lead to: If successful, this system could help doctors manage heart failure remotely, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving quality of life for patients.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device requires an implant, which carries risks like infection or sensor failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder heart disorder heart failure moderate heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE NYHA CLASS III

Contacts and locations

Locations

Galway University Hospital

Galway, H91 YR71, Ireland
Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg

Genk, 3600, Belgium

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