Implanted pump offers hope for easier pulmonary hypertension treatment

NCT ID NCT01321073

Summary

This study tested the safety of a fully implantable pump system designed to deliver medication directly into the bloodstream for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The system aimed to provide more convenient, long-term treatment while reducing infection risks compared to external pumps. The study focused on patients who were already using this experimental system and needed continued medical support.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AdventHealth Orlando

    Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States

  • Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53234, United States

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • University of Chicago Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390-7208, United States

  • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

    Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States

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