Heart drug fails to help patients off life support in terminated trial

NCT ID NCT04158674

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether the drug levosimendan could help people with severe heart failure safely come off a heart-lung machine (ECLS). The trial planned to include 82 adults who were ready to try weaning off the machine. However, the study was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21079, France

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