Ventricular Assist Device Guidance Tool for Heart Failure
Multi-Site Feasibility Testing of the Ventricular Assist Device Anticipatory Guidance Tool
Recruiting
Observational Study
Ventricular Assist Device
Advanced Heart Failure
Anticipatory Guidance
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 19 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Bryan Heart · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who are scheduled for a ventricular assist device (VAD) implant. Participants will help test a tool that provides information on what to expect after getting a VAD.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am scheduled for a VAD implantation
- I speak English
- I am 19 years or older
You may not be able to join if
- I am not scheduled for VAD surgery
- I do not speak English
- I am under 19 years old
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
There are a variety of educational documents available to help in a participant's decision for VAD implant, however there is little information available to potential participants to help understand areas of satisfaction and concern following a VAD implant as various time points. The investigators want to provide better patient care through increased education and awareness beyond surgical outcome…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
(For patient inclusion):
* scheduled for a VAD implantation
* English-speaking as the VAD AG Tool v5.0 has not yet been translated beyond English age ≥19 years at the time of implant as most states in North America have an age of majority for consent signing.
(-VAD clinician f…
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