Can a simple heart pump save lives after a heart attack complication?
NCT ID NCT07267884
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether inserting a heart pump (IABP) early, before severe shock develops, can reduce deaths in patients who develop a hole in the heart after a heart attack. The trial will enroll 100 patients across 5 centers, randomly assigning half to receive the pump within 8 hours plus standard care, and half to standard care alone. The main goal is to see if early pump use lowers the chance of dying within 30 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) - a device inserted into the main artery to help the heart pump blood
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that early IABP use reduces deaths in patients with a hole in the heart after a heart attack, offering a bridge to surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (100 patients) and previous larger studies found IABP did not improve survival in similar conditions. The device also carries risks like bleeding or infection.
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Locations
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Department of Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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