Vein-Blocking device offers new hope for heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT03836079
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested a device called preCARDIA that temporarily blocks a large vein in the chest to help people with severe heart failure who are not getting better with standard treatments. The study included 60 adults with advanced heart failure. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can help reduce fluid buildup and improve symptoms.
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Locations
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Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Temple, Texas, 76508, United States
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CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 56303, United States
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Colorado Heart & Vascular
Lakewood, Colorado, 80226, United States
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Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Inova Health System
Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
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Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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Northwestern
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States
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Providence Health & Services
Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States
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Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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