Ultrasound zaps lung nerves to ease heart failure symptoms

NCT ID NCT06052072

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early study is testing a device that uses ultrasound to ablate (calm) nerves in the pulmonary artery. The goal is to see if this procedure can improve quality of life for 50 people with heart failure and a specific type of pulmonary hypertension (Group 2). Participants will be followed for safety and changes in blood vessel resistance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Gradient Denervation System (ultrasound ablation device)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new way to manage heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, potentially improving daily life and reducing symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small feasibility study with only 50 participants. The procedure carries risks like serious adverse events, and it is not yet known if it will provide lasting benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diastolic heart failure heart failure pulmonary hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aurora Health

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215, United States

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States

  • Houston Methodist

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States