Clinical trial for Heart Failure
Official title Enhanced Nutritional Optimization in LVAD Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05655910
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a special shake changes gut health and inflammation. It also looks at how this affects recovery after surgery.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have advanced heart failure and are waiting for a heart pump.
- What's involved
- You would drink a special shake called Ensure Surgery before your surgery. The team will take blood and stool samples at set times.
- Time commitment
- You will drink the shake for days before surgery and give samples before and after.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- age \>18 years
- hospitalized
- undergoing LVAD therapy (enrolled at time of acceptance)
You likely can't join if
- intubated
- congenital heart disease
- infiltrative cardiomyopathy
- unable to tolerate oral nutrition
- surgery expected in \<5 days
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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