Plain-English translation of NCT04419480 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a device called CardioMEMS that monitors your heart's fluid levels from inside your body. If you've recently recovered from a severe heart failure crisis (cardiogenic shock), you may be randomly assigned to either receive this monitoring device or continue with standard care alone. The goal is to see if this extra monitoring helps prevent you from having to return to the hospital.
After surviving a severe heart failure crisis, patients face a high risk of returning to the hospital with worsening symptoms. This trial is testing whether continuous remote monitoring of your heart's pressures can catch problems early and help prevent dangerous complications before they develop.
You likely qualify if…
You likely don't qualify if…
If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one will receive the CardioMEMS implant device within two weeks of leaving the hospital, and the other will continue with standard heart failure care. The implant is placed through a catheter procedure similar to heart catheterization. After implantation, the device continuously monitors your heart and sends data wirelessly to your doctors, who can alert you if adjustments to your medications are needed. You'll need to stay involved with the study for at least 6 months to help researchers see if this monitoring approach improves outcomes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Inova Health Care Services
Collaborators
Abbott
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
December 2020
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Shashank Sinha, MD MSc
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.