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Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABC) Compliance

Arterial Compliance as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes With Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07402018
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-02-11
Start date
2026-01-27
Completion date
2026-12-31
Last updated
2026-02-11

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Conditions

Cardiogenic Shock, IABC Procedure, Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABC)

Keywords

Cardiogenic shock

Brief summary

The investigators intend to study how baseline arterial compliance (as defined by stroke volume/pulse pressure) influences the clinical success of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABC) in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS). The investigators aim to compare clinical outcomes in CS patients requiring IABC with normal compliance versus low compliance. The study will enroll patients undergoing IABC that are clinically indicated. Baseline hemodynamic measurements will be obtained and then patients would be stratified based on their compliance. Post IABC, serial hemodynamic measurements will be obtained and compared between groups. Patients will continue to be followed longitudinally until the IABC has been discontinued for any reason. The proposed study will yield results that will aid in developing a larger clinical trial and ultimately assist clinicians in determining if IABC is appropriate therapy for patients in cardiogenic shock.

Detailed description

This study will focus on patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) that will be undergoing clinically indicated intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABC) insertion and right heart catheterization. Prior to IABC insertion a patient will have their clinically indicated right heart catheterization. The investigators will record these baseline hemodynamic parameters, including (but not limited to) stroke volume and arterial pulse pressure. After IABC insertion is completed, repeat hemodynamic measurements will be obtained approximately 30 minutes later. Repeat hemodynamic measurements will be recorded at approximately 3-6 hours following the procedure, and 24 hours following the procedure. The act of recording hemodynamic measurements is part of the usual clinical management of patients with IABC. The patients will continue be followed longitudinally until their IABC course has completed, either due to resolution of CS, exchange for a separate device, heart transplantation, durable Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant, or patient death. The investigators hypothesize that patients with low arterial compliance will have greater improvements in cardiac output and cardiac filling pressures compared to patients with normal compliance. The specific aims are to (1) compare hemodynamic changes with IABC in cardiogenic shock patients with low compliance vs those with normal compliance and (2) to determine a cutoff value of compliance that can be used for future larger clinical trials. The proposed study will yield results that will aid in developing a larger clinical trial and ultimately assist clinicians in determining if IABC is appropriate therapy for patients in cardiogenic shock.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Thomas Jefferson University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Age ≥18 years old * Cardiogenic shock * Undergoing Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABC) as part of clinical care * Able to provide consent or have power of attorney or next of kin provide consent

Exclusion criteria

* Age \<18 years old * Unable to consent or does not have power of attorney or next of kin to consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cardiac Output (L/min)24 hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Stroke Volume (mL)24 hours
Cardiac Index (L/min/m²)24 hours
Lactate millimoles per liter (mmol/L)24 hoursparticipant laboratory value
Pulmonary Artery Compliance (mmHg)24 hours
Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index (g·m-²·beat-¹)24 hours
Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index (PAPi)24 hourscalculated measurement
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (dynes/cm⁵)24 hours
Systemic Vascular Resistance (mmHg/L/min)24 hours
Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure (mmHg)24 hours
Diastolic Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mmHg)24 hours
Systolic Pulmonary Artery Pressure (mmHg)24 hours
Right Atrium Pressure (mmHg)24 hoursreport measurement
Aortic Pulsatility Index (API)24 hourscalculated measurement
Cardiac Power Input (W/m²)24 hours
Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)30 minutes
Pulmonary Artery Oxygen Saturation (%)24 hours
Ultimate DispositionLongitudinal Follow-Up (approximately 3 months)Hospital death
Total Bilirubin (mg/dL)24 hoursparticipant laboratory value
ALT (U/L)24 hoursparticipant laboratory value
AST (U/L)24 hoursparticipant laboratory value
Creatine Clearance/GFR24 hours
Creatine (mg/dL)24 hoursparticipant laboratory value
Heart Rhythm24 hoursNormal Sinus Rhythm, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Sinus Bradycardia, Sinus Tachycardia, other
Heart Rate (beats per minute)24 hours
Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg)24 hours
Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)24 hours
Cardiac Power Output (Watts)24 hours
Cardiac Output (L/min)3-6 hours

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTElizabeth R Westburg, MS
elizabeth.westburg@jefferson.edu215-955-2050
CONTACTMatthew S Delfiner, DO, MS
215-955-2050
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMatthew S Delfiner, DO, MS

Thomas Jefferson University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 12, 2026