Understanding the HeartMate 3 device and its impact on patients

Human/Machine Interface: What the HeartMate 3 ® Device Tells Us About the Future

International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians · NCT06039176

This study looks at how the HeartMate 3 device affects patients with advanced heart failure by checking for problems like bleeding and infection, while also seeing how it impacts their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorInternational Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians (other)
Locations7 sites (San Francisco, California and 6 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06039176 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the relationship between data from the HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (dLVAD) and clinical outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure. It focuses on understanding the prevalence of adverse events such as bleeding, infection, and stroke in patients receiving this device, as well as how the device's data correlates with patients' quality of life post-implantation. By analyzing pump data and clinical practices, the study seeks to improve predictions of complications and enhance patient management strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for implantation of a HeartMate 3 dLVAD.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those scheduled for a dLVAD that is not a HeartMate 3 device may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better prediction and management of complications for patients with advanced heart failure receiving a dLVAD.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on other dLVADs, this specific approach focusing on the HeartMate 3 device and its data correlation with clinical outcomes is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* Scheduled Heartmate 3 ® dLVAD implantation

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<18 years of age
* Scheduled for dLVAD that is NOT a Heartmate 3 (R) device

Where this trial is running

San Francisco, California and 6 other locations

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: LVAD, Frailty, GI Bleed, Right Heart Failure, Infections, Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Stroke

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.