New care plan after heart pump surgery shows promise
NCT ID NCT05758194
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a standardized care plan to protect the right side of the heart after a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant. Twenty adults receiving an LVAD were given either the standardized care or usual care. The goal was to see if the new approach could prevent right heart failure after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Standardized post-operative management protocol
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce right heart failure after LVAD surgery, helping patients recover more smoothly.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 20 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the protocol may not show clear benefits over usual care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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