Clinical trial Recruiting at 16 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for patients with cardiogenic shock

Official title: Cardiogenic Shock Working Group Registry

Run by Tufts Medical Center · NCT04682483 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is gathering health information from patients with cardiogenic shock at different hospitals to help improve treatment and understanding of this serious condition.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20000 (estimated)
SponsorTufts Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations16 sites (Weston, Florida and 15 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 4, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT04682483 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are patients diagnosed with cardiogenic shock who meet specific clinical criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have cardiogenic shock or those who do not meet the defined clinical criteria will not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Cardiogenic Shock Working Group is a multicenter registry that collects de-identified clinical data from patients experiencing cardiogenic shock across various institutions in the United States. This registry aims to centralize data for better analysis of clinical outcomes related to cardiogenic shock, which currently lacks a comprehensive database. It includes both retrospective data collected during hospital stays and prospective data for long-term outcomes. The goal is to enhance understanding and treatment of cardiogenic shock through collaborative research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar registry approaches, indicating the potential for valuable insights in managing cardiogenic shock.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients must have cardiogenic shock.

Cardiogenic shock is defined by at least one of the two categories below:

1. At least 2 of the following concurrently at any point during the index hospitalization:

   * Cardiac Index \< 2.2
   * PAPI \< 1.0
   * Cardiac Power Output ≤ 0.6
   * MAP \< 60mmHg or a \>30mmHg drop in MAP from baseline
   * SBP \< 90mmHg or a \>30mmHg drop in SBP from baseline
   * Pulse \> 100
2. Require at least one acute mechanical circulatory support device, vasopressor or inotrope to maintain values above the above target.

Post-cardiotomy patients must meet the inclusion criteria 72 hours after their surgery to be included in this registry.

Where it's running

  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Weston, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern Medicine
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Maine Medical Center
    Portland, Maine, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Hackensack Meridian Health
    Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Providence St. Vincent Heart Clinic
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Allegheny General Hospital
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Inova Health System
    Falls Church, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.