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Biofeedback Device

Hemocontrol's Effectiveness on the Reduction of Cardiovascular Long-term EventS (HERACLES Trial)

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 36 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Drug Has Already Been Approved
Pivotal Trial

Summary

It is hypothesized that a consistent use of the Hemocontrol TM biofeedback function improves long-term cardiovascular outcome, mediated by reduced hypertension due to fluid overload and by reduced incidence of intradialytic hypotensive episodes

Eligible Conditions
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chronic Kidney Disease

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~36 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 36 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Cardiovascular events
Secondary study objectives
Blood pressure control
Cardiovascular morbidity
Dry weight management
+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Dialysis with BVTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Dialysis using the BVT monitor biofeedback called Hemocontrol
Group II: Conventional dialysisActive Control1 Intervention
Conventional dialysis without blood volume tracking or similar therapies

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Who is running the clinical trial?

IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di BolognaLead Sponsor
258 Previous Clinical Trials
403,777 Total Patients Enrolled
Jennifer Mac Rae, MDStudy ChairCalgary hospital, Canada
Hafedh Fessi, MDStudy ChairAPHP Tenon, Paris France
Juan Buades, MDStudy ChairMajorca hospital, Spain
Helena Mancini, MDStudy ChairAOSP, Bologna Italy
Antonio Santoro, PfStudy ChairAOSP, Bologna Italy
~29 spots leftby Dec 2025