CS reducer device for symptomatic HFpEF with coronary microvascular dysfunction

CMR Substudy of Coronary Sinus Reducer for the Management of Symptomatic Heart Failure With a Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) Associated With Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD)

Observational Mayo Clinic · NCT07093528

This study will test whether implanting a coronary sinus (CS) reducer reduces heart muscle ischemia on stress CMR in adults with HFpEF and coronary microvascular dysfunction.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment25 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMayo Clinic Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT07093528 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

Adults enrolled in the main CS-reducer HFpEF study who have HFpEF and documented coronary microvascular dysfunction will undergo cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) stress myocardial perfusion imaging to measure ischemia. Imaging will be used to compare myocardial perfusion before and after CS reducer implantation in an observational design without randomization. The protocol relies on serial stress CMR scans and clinical follow-up at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Data will be analyzed to see if changes in perfusion correspond with the device placement and clinical status.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (age ≥18) with HFpEF and documented coronary microvascular dysfunction who are enrolled in the main CS-reducer HFpEF study and are eligible for a CS reducer and MRI scans are appropriate candidates.

Not a fit: Patients without coronary microvascular dysfunction, those whose symptoms are driven by non-ischemic mechanisms, or those who cannot undergo MRI are unlikely to benefit from this imaging-focused substudy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the CS reducer could lessen myocardial ischemia and related symptoms in patients with HFpEF and CMD, potentially improving exercise tolerance and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Coronary sinus reducer devices have shown symptomatic benefit in patients with refractory angina due to epicardial coronary disease, but their use specifically for HFpEF with CMD is relatively novel and less well studied.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18
* Enrollment in main CS-reducer HFPEF study IRB# 25-002292

Exclusion Criteria:

* Metal implants that are not suitable for MRI
* Inability or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent.

Where this trial is running

Rochester, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection FractionCoronary Microvascular Dysfunction
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.