Risk Stratification and Benefits With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) - NCT00996086-60611 (Clinical Trial 369587)


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Risk Stratification and Benefits With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) - NCT00996086-60611 (Clinical Trial 369587)
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City:

Chicago

State:

Zip Code:

60611

Conditions:

Heart Failure - Ventricular Arrhythmias

Purpose:

This is an observational study to learn which patients benefit from CRT therapy and to track the clinical changes that help identify the risk-level of CRT patients.

Study summary:

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria: - Meets current clinical indications for CRT-D therapy - Patient is 18 years old or older - Ability to independently comprehend and complete all QOL questionnaires - Patient has the ability to perform the 6-minute Hall Walk Test (6-MHW) with the only limiting factor being fatigue or shortness-of-breath - Ability to provide informed consent for a study and be willing and able to comply with the prescribed follow-up Exclusion Criteria: - Inability to successfully implant an intravascular lead and CRT-D device. (i.e. exclude epicardial leads) within 30 days of initial procedure. - Myocardial infarction in the last 3 weeks - Unstable angina in the last 3 weeks - Status 1 classification for cardiac transplantation - Currently participating in a clinical trial that includes an active treatment arm - Life expectancy of less than 12 months. - Recent (within 1 week) administration of Nesiritide™ or inotropes - Patients in whom revascularization is expected - Patient is pregnant

Study is available at:

Northwestern University
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Primary Contact:
St. Jude Medical
Phone: 8004235611

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Date Processed:		March 16, 2010
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