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AsseSsment of Efficacy, Safety and Utility of intRa myocardiAl iNjection of Stem Cells in Patients With End Stage Heart Failure Undergoing LVAD Implantation (ASSURANCE)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Intramyocardial Delivery of Bone Marrow Derived Mononuclear Cells for Heart Failure. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the delivery of cells just after implantation of left ventricular assist device will help to improve the pumping function of your heart and minimize heart enlargement in the future. The cells will be obtained by aspiration or withdrawal of fluid from your bone marrow from your pelvic bone using a needle and syringe. This would not take place until 24-48 hours prior to your planned left ventricular assist device implantation. During the surgery the surgeons will inject the prepared cells that were taken from your bone marrow and inject it into your heart muscle. This study will test whether receiving your own bone marrow cells directly into your heart will help your heart to recover function after placement of a left ventricular assist device.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Ten separate injections will be delivered into the LV free wall (20 X 106 cells / 400 micro lit).