Plain-English translation of NCT05698628 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 studying the best timing for a preventive procedure called distal perfusion catheterization in patients receiving a life-saving heart support machine. When doctors place a large tube in the leg to run this machine, it can sometimes cut off blood flow to the lower leg. The study compares two approaches: placing a smaller catheter to restore blood flow right away versus waiting to place it only if leg damage signs appear.
Leg damage from blocked blood flow is a serious complication that can occur during emergency heart support. Doctors want to know whether preventing this problem early (before it starts) works better than treating it after warning signs appear, and whether the extra catheter itself creates more risks than benefits.
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If you join this trial, you will receive the heart support machine as part of your standard emergency care. You will then be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will have the extra catheter placed within 1 hour, and the other group will have it placed only if your leg shows signs of damage. The study team will monitor your leg closely for any complications during and after your time on the heart support machine.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
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