Active clinical trials for "Heart Failure, Systolic"

Study CXL-1020-02 employs is designed to further define suitable clinical dosages for CXL-1020 which will be utilized in a later Phase IIb study. The study is conducted in 3 different stages called 'strata" and evaluates the potential utility of this drug for the treatment of patents who are hospitalized with heart failure.

This prospective, randomized, single blind, multi-centre study will examine the effect of the right ventricular (RV) lead location in patients implanted with a cardiac resynchronization defibrillator. Purpose : To compare the effect of RV mid-septal (RVS) versus RV apical (RVA) lead location on left ventricular reverse remodeling in patients indicated for cardiac resynchronization therapy device (CRT-D) over a period of 6 months and to evaluate the clinical outcome of the RVS versus RVA pacing, over a period of 12 months. Objectives: The primary objective is to demonstrate that there is no difference between the two groups (RVA vs. RVS) in the change of left ventricular end systolic volume (LVESV), between baseline and 6 months. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the percentage of "echo-responders" plus additional clinical and safety outcomes. This prospective, randomized, multi-centre, single-blind with 2 parallel arms, non-inferiority study will be conducted in approximately 25 study centres in Europe. The patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio. A maximum of 416 patients will be enrolled in this study. All eligible patients will be followed through baseline, randomisation, pre discharge, 1, 6 and 12 months post-implant. Enrolment is expected to be completed in 18 months. The total duration of the study is expected to be approximately 30 months.

This is a pilot randomized trial of the BAMS-HF (Balance, Aerobic capacity, Mobility and Strength in patients hospitalized for Heart Failure) Program versus usual care. The BAMS-HF Program pilot study is an initial step in eventually creating a comprehensive, patient-centered, primarily home-based rehabilitation intervention aimed at preventing worsening disability and dependence among older adults hospitalized for HF. The BAMS-HF Program will enroll patients hospitalized for HF (or with HF as an active problem during hospitalization) within the past 4 weeks and will engage patients during the vulnerable post-discharged period. The objective of this pilot study is to test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effect of the BAMS-HF Program in older (>/= 65 years) adults hospitalized for HF. The BAMS-HF Program will begin within 4 week of hospital discharge and be administered 3 times weekly for 12 weeks in the patient's home upon discharge. Patients who are able to safely complete the program without in-person assistance will transition to telehealth (aka telerehabilitation) visits. The BAMS-HF Program is innovative because it is home-based, and will utilize rigorous, progressive exercises across multiple domains of physical function. The estimated preliminary effect size will be measured with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), a well-validated measure that predicts incident mobility/disability and falls in the geriatric population. Aim #1: To assess the feasibility of the BAMS-HF Program by measuring 1) study enrollment rate, 2) proportion of prescribed sessions that were actually performed, 3) proportion of patients completing full baseline assessment and outcome measures Aim #2: To assess the acceptability of the BAMS-HF Program with qualitative interviews of participants in the intervention arm that will ask about their experience in the program, any aspects of the intervention they recommend changing and whether patients would recommend the program to others. Reason for declining or stopping participation in the study will also be recorded and considered in adjusting the study protocol. Aim #3: To estimate the preliminary intervention effect by investigating the difference in change in SPPB between the BAMS-HF Program arm and the usual care arm.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of LCZ696 vs. Enalapril on improvement in erectile function and ability in male patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and erectile dysfunction

Probenecid is an FDA approved drug for the treatment gout and hyperuricemia. It has been used safely in humans for decades for this and other indications. The investigators have recently discovered that this drug can also stimulate other receptors in the heart and therefore improve its function. The hypothesis of this study is that probenecid can be used to improve the function of the heart and therefore the symptoms in patients with heart failure.

The primary aim of the study is to determine safety, tolerability and feasibility of bilateral carotid body resection in patients with systolic heart failure and peripheral chemoreceptor hypersensitivity. The secondary aim is to assess potential efficacy of bilateral carotid body resection.

Ketones may have beneficial effects on myocardial metabolism and hemodynamics. In the present study, healthy test subjects and patients with heart failure with reduced ejections fraction will be investigated in a randomized cross-over design with ketone infusions and placebo. Myocardial efficiency and hemodynamics will be evaluated.

Controlled exercise training is a valuable therapeutic addition to pharmacological treatment in most patients with chronic heart failure, reducing long-term mortality, preventing cardiac remodeling and improving functional capacity. Despite the mechanism underlying its benefits might be multifactorial, a sustained improvement in autonomic balance is usually attributed as a major effect. Nevertheless, not all eligible subjects show the same response to exercise, probably due to several differences in the subpopulations enrolled. The investigators hypothesize that some Heart Rate Variability indexes could be valid tools to optimize the selection and follow-up of chronic heart failure patients to training

The GUIDE-HF IDE clinical trial is intended to demonstrate the effectiveness of the CardioMEMS™ HF System in an expanded patient population including heart failure (HF) patients outside of the present indication, but at risk for future HF events or mortality.

The Aortix CRS Pilot Study: An Evaluation of the Safety and Performance of the Aortix System for Intra-Aortic Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients with Cardiorenal Syndrome