Can a temporary heart pump save more lives in cardiogenic shock?
NCT ID NCT07762560
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether using a temporary heart pump (microaxial flow pump) right after opening a blocked artery improves survival in people with cardiogenic shock—a life-threatening condition where the heart can't pump enough blood. It also tests whether advanced monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter, which guides precise medication adjustments, helps more than standard ICU monitoring. Adults with heart attack-related shock are randomly assigned to one of four combinations of these treatments. The main goal is to see if these strategies reduce the risk of death within 180 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Microaxial flow pump (a temporary heart pump) and pulmonary artery catheter (a monitoring device)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could establish a new standard of care for cardiogenic shock after a heart attack, potentially improving survival rates.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is large but early-stage, and the devices carry risks like bleeding, infection, or vascular damage. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig
Leipzig, Saxony, 04289, Germany
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