Heart shunt trial offers hope for severe lung disease patients
NCT ID NCT03838445
First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This early study tests a small device called the V-Wave shunt in 20 people with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The shunt is placed in the heart to relieve pressure on the right side. The main goal is to check safety and see if it might improve symptoms and exercise ability over 12 months.
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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval
WITHDRAWNQuébec, Canada
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Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMexico City, Mexico
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Keck Medical Center of USC
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute
WITHDRAWNColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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