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Unloading in Heart Failure Cardiogenic Shock

Use of mechaNical Left ventricuLar unlOading in Acute decompensateD Heart Failure Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock - the UNLOAD HF-CS Trial.

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05064202
Acronym
UNLOAD HF-CS
Enrollment
456
Registered
2021-10-01
Start date
2023-10-01
Completion date
2028-07-01
Last updated
2023-08-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cardiogenic Shock

Keywords

Unloading, Acute Decompensated Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support (tMCS), Inotropes

Brief summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether timely and aggressive temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support (tMCS) through the Impella 5.5® in patients with acute decompensated heart failure complicated by cardiogenic shock (ADHF-CS) has the potential to reduce the HF-CS related clinical events compared to the current standard of care.

Detailed description

To demonstrate the efficacy of timely temporary mechanical left ventricular unloading with the Impella 5.5® assist device in patients with acute decompensated heart failure complicated by cardiogenic shock (ADHF-CS) vs. current standard of (pharmacological) care

Interventions

temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support (tMCS)

Enoximone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone

Sponsors

Abiomed Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1\. Evidence of HFrEF according to ESC HF guidelines (LVEF ≤ 35%) 2. Signs of (persistent) congestion (elevated CVP, edema, rales, ascites, pleural effusion) 3. Evidence of CS with presence of at least 2 of the 3 following: 1. Hypotension 1. systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg for at least 30 min OR 2. mean arterial pressure \<60 mmHg for at least 30 min 2. Hypoperfusion 1. lactate \> 2.0 mmol/L (two consecutive values \> 2 mmol/L with at least 30 min between samples, with non-decreasing trend on if on (steady doses of) inotropes and/or vasopressors) 2. amino-L-transferase \>200 U/L (two consecutive values \> 200 Ul/L with at least 30 min between samples, with non-decreasing trend if on (steady doses of) inotropes and/or vasopressors) 3. creatinine rise ≥ 0.3 mg/dl/24h ( 26,53 μmol/L) 4. oliguria (≤ 0,5 ml/kg/h, ≤ 720 ml/24 h) 3. Inotropes/vasoactives (use of)

Exclusion criteria

1. Contraindications for Impella 5.5 2. Severe concomitant RV failure 3. Grade IV mitral regurgitation eligible for surgical treatment 4. Dialysis for end-stage renal failure 5. Acute coronary syndrome (type 1, AMI) 6. Bradycardia and AV blocks necessitating pacemaker implantation 7. HD parameters and biochemistry alterations as specifically defined for SCAI CS E 8. Combined cardiorespiratory failure 9. Resuscitated (OHCA/PEA) 10. History of CVA or TIA within previous 90 days 11. History of acute myocardial infarction within previous 30 days 12. History of bleeding diathesis or known coagulopathy (including heparin-induced thrombo-cytopenia), any recent GU or GI bleed, or will refuse blood transfusions 13. Inflammatory 14. Active systemic infections 15. Acute myocarditis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Composite of all-cause mortality, renal replacement therapy and rehospitalization or urgent visit for heart failure (Efficacy - Primary Combined Clinical Endpoint)baseline to 90 daysNumber of patients suffering from any of: all-cause death, renal replacement therapy and rehospitalization or urgent hospital visit for heart failure up to 90 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
In-hospital mortality (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients suffering from cardiac death and non-cardiac death and undetermined death during hospitalisation
In-hospital Worsening Heart Failure (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients with progression to SCAI CS stage D OR E (depending on stage directly after randomization)
Cardiac mortality (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that died of any cause at 90 days and 1 year
All-cause mortality (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that died of any cause at 90 days and 1 year
Mechanical ventillation (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that were mechanically ventilated during hospitalization, up to day 90 and 1 year
Renal replacement therapy (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that received renal replacement therapy during hospitalization, up to day 90 and 1 year
Hospitalization or urgent hospital visit for heart failure (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that were hospitalized or had an urgent hospital visit for heart failure up to day 30, 60 and 1 year
Urgent / rescue MCS implantation (permanent) (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that received a permanent MCS device implantation up to day 90 and 1 year
Hospitalization time (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysLenght of index hospitalization for HF-CS in days
LVAD / Heart transplantation (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 1 yearNumber of patients that received heart treplacement therapy up to discharge, 90 days and 1 year
KCCQ-12 (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)90 days, 1 yearAverage KCCQ-12 at 90 days and 1 year
Stroke or TIA (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients that developed a stroke or TIA up to discharge
Major Bleeding (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients that developed a major bleed up to discharge
Major vascular events (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients that developed a major vascular event up to discharge
Extremity ischemia (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients that developed limb ischemia up to discharge
Hemolysis (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients diagnosed with hemolysis up to discharge
Insertion site infection (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysNumber of patients that developed an infection at the insertion site up to discharge
Aortic valve injury (Safety - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 90 daysNumber of patients that developed aortic valve insufficiency (by echo) up to day 90
Vasoactive Inotropic Score (maximal) (Efficacy - Secondary Endpoint)baseline to 28 daysMaximal VIS during hospitalization

Countries

Netherlands

Contacts

Primary ContactAlexander Nap, MD PhD
a.nap@amsterdamumc.nl+31(0)614102081

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026