Simple blood test may predict heart pump surgery risks
NCT ID NCT07497308
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is for adults with advanced heart failure who are getting a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). Researchers want to see if a substance in the blood called GDF-15 can help predict early complications or death after surgery. The goal is to better identify high-risk patients before the operation.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients with advanced heart failure undergoing LVAD implantation. Eligible participants are those with available preoperative GDF-15 measurements who meet the study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria:Adults aged 18 years and older Patients with advanced heart failure undergoing LVAD implantation Availability of preoperative GDF-15 measurement Ability to provide written informed consent or consent provided by a legally authorized representative, according to local regulations - Exclusion Criteria:Age under 18 years Active infection Active malignancy Severe hepatic failure Missing study data Refusal to participate \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
RECRUITINGAntalya, Please Select:, 07050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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