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NCT02568930 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

SUSTAIN-IT: Sustaining Quality of Life of the Aged: Heart Transplant or Mechanical Support?

A clinical trial, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Completed
Registry status
694
Enrollment target

NCT02568930: Completed study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

NCT02568930 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 694 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02568930 has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
694 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in older (60-80 years) advanced heart failure (HF) patients who undergo heart transplantation (HT) or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) as a permanent implant (i.e., destination therapy \[DT\]) and their caregivers. Our study will contribute to better patient-centered care of older advanced HF patients and their caregivers, by informing decision making and guiding strategies to enhance post-operative HRQOL.

Primary Outcome

To determine whether older advanced HF patients who undergo DT MCS, as compared to patients who undergo HT, experience non-inferior change in overall HRQOL (primary outcome) and HRQOL domains (physical, mental, and social \[secondary outcomes\]) from baseline through 2 years after surgery.

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 694 participants
Start Date 2015-10-15
Est. Completion 2021-03-31
Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the finished NCT02568930 record still lists

NCT02568930 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 694 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.

NCT02568930 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02568930 about?

NCT02568930 is a clinical study titled "SUSTAIN-IT: Sustaining Quality of Life of the Aged: Heart Transplant or Mechanical Support?". The purpose of this study is to compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in older (60-80 years) advanced heart failure (HF) patients who undergo heart transplantation (HT) or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) as a permanent implant (i.e., destination therapy \[DT\]) and their careg...

What is the current status of trial NCT02568930?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 694 participants. The study started on 2015-10-15. Estimated completion is 2021-03-31.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02568930?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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