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Hemodynamic Monitoring Device

Pulmonary Artery Catheter for Cardiogenic Shock (PACCS Trial)

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Led By Navin K Kapur, MD
Research Sponsored by Tufts Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Clinical heart failure presentation with specific left ventricular function criteria
Age ≥18 years and ≤90 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 96 hours of randomization
Awards & highlights

PACCS Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether or not a PAC (a type of heart monitor) can help improve outcomes for patients with heart failure who are in cardiogenic shock.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-90 with heart failure leading to cardiogenic shock, diagnosed within the last 24 hours. Participants must consent and meet specific criteria related to heart function and lactate levels. Exclusions include severe other conditions, recent COVID-19 hospitalization, certain prior treatments like ventricular assist devices or transplants, active infections, bleeding risks, and pregnancy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The PACCS trial is testing if using a Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) right away in patients with acute heart failure-induced cardiogenic shock can reduce the risk of dying in the hospital compared to standard care without immediate PAC use.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from using a Pulmonary Artery Catheter may include bleeding at the insertion site, infection risk increase due to an invasive procedure, irregular heartbeat during placement, blood vessel damage or lung injury.

PACCS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have heart failure with specific issues in my heart's left side.
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I am between 18 and 90 years old.

PACCS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 96 hours of randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 96 hours of randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of participants who die in the hospital
Secondary outcome measures
Admission to an outpatient IV diuretic center
Death
Heart failure hospitalizations/emergency room visits
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PACCS Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Early Pulmonary Artery CatheterExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
If you are in the experimental group a PAC will be placed within 6 hours of randomization and within 24 hours of presentation with ADHF-CS.
Group II: No or delayed Pulmonary Artery CatheterActive Control1 Intervention
If you are in the control group, a PAC will not be placed during hospitalization or may be placed 48 hours after randomization into the study. Placement of a PAC within 48 hours is only permitted for emergencies.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Tufts Medical CenterLead Sponsor
259 Previous Clinical Trials
263,813 Total Patients Enrolled
Navin K Kapur, MDPrincipal Investigatornkapur@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Media Library

Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Hemodynamic Monitoring Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05485376 — N/A
Cardiogenic Shock Clinical Trial 2023: Pulmonary Artery Catheter Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05485376 — N/A
Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Hemodynamic Monitoring Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05485376 — N/A
Cardiogenic Shock Research Study Groups: Early Pulmonary Artery Catheter, No or delayed Pulmonary Artery Catheter
~156 spots leftby Sep 2025