Balloon pump may boost heart recovery in shock patients
NCT ID NCT06336655
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a special balloon pump (called LV unloading) to a standard heart-lung machine (VA ECMO) helps people with severe cardiogenic shock. About 104 adults will be randomly assigned to get the balloon pump or not. Researchers will measure heart function and fluid buildup over 5 days to see if the extra device improves recovery.
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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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