BATwire - Percutaneous Implant Kit

Date Added
June 8th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00107572
Researcher
Jean Ruddy

List of Studies


Keywords
Heart, Surgery
Summary

Potential participants are people who have been on medications to treat heart failure, but you continue to have symptoms and qualify to have the FDA approved BAROSTIM NEO™ System implanted. The purpose of this research study is to describe the safety and effectiveness of the delivery system by an ultrasound guided implant procedure in people with heart failure. This is an experimental implant procedure where the data collected during and after procedure will help confirm the safety and effectiveness of the new implant procedure. This will be the first time humans will be implanted using this experimental procedure.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Morgan Overstreet
843-792-8896
overstrm@musc.edu

Targeting Biomechanical Signaling in AAA

Date Added
January 17th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00132068
Researcher
Jean Ruddy

List of Studies


Keywords
Vascular
Summary

Patients with large abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) (>5.5cm) are recommended to have surgery, but there is no therapy for small AAA (3-5cm). The purpose of this study is to collect ultrasound images and blood from patients with normal abdominal aorta as well as from patients with small AAA. Study participants include patients scheduled for an aortc ultrasound aorta and may fall into one of these categories. By analyzing the aortic wall ultrasound images and the blood levels of particular proteins, we hope to identify a target for drug therapy to stop AAA growth. Voluntary participation in this study does not change the original intent of the ultrasound and does not change patient treatment. The pictures gathered here are in addition to the standard ultrasound and cause no additional risk. Participation would include the standard aorta ultrasound, specific extra pictures (less than 5 minutes to collect), and collection of a blood sample. If a participant's aorta is within normal limits, no additional ultrasound visits or study visits will be indicated. If the participant has a small AAA, standard of care would be to return once per year for repeat ultrasound. Ongoing participation in the study will be to have the extra ultrasound images captured and repeat blood sampling, for a total of 3 years.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Jean Ruddy
843-876-8568
ruddy@musc.edu



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