NCT01919320

Brief Summary

Study Purpose The purpose of this PAS is to confirm that patients implanted with the temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) and supported with the Companion 2 Driver System have outcomes similar to those patients implanted with the TAH-t and supported with the CSS Console. The data collection mechanism for this study is the INTERMACS Registry. Study Objectives Primary Objective 1: To confirm that patients implanted with the TAH-t and supported by the Companion 2 Driver System have outcomes similar to those patients implanted with the TAH-t and supported by the CSS Console. Primary Objective 2: To compare positive outcome rates for all TAH-t patients entered in the Intermacs Registry initially supported with the Companion 2 Driver System to positive outcome rates for all TAH-t patients initially supported by the CSS Console. Primary Objective 3: To review additional data (patient survival, adverse event rates and bridge to transplant rates) to support the conclusion that the use of an artificial heart is reasonable and necessary for the treatment of irreversible biventricular failure in Medicare/Medicaid patients. Secondary Objective:

  • To evaluate the incidence of adverse events (AEs). The AEs will follow the definitions in the INTERMACS Registry. Study Hypothesis: Primary Objective 1 The primary hypothesis is that the positive outcome rate (defined as transplant , transfer to the Freedom Driver System support, or continuing on implant driver support, whichever occurs first; assessed at three and six months post-implant) for patients supported with the Companion 2 Driver System is non-inferior to the survival rate for patients supported with the Circulatory Support System (CSS) Console. Data Collection The data will be collected as defined in the INTERMACS Protocol and the patients will be followed at one week, one month, three months and six months or until their study endpoint is reached. Data Analysis Primary Objective 1: Data analysis will provide descriptive statistics on enrollment, adverse events, and outcomes for TAH-t patients who were implanted while supported with the Companion 2 Driver System compared to TAH-t patients who were implanted while supported with the CSS Console. Primary Objective 2: Data analysis will provide descriptive statistics on enrollment, adverse events, and outcomes for all TAH-t patients enrolled in the INTERMACS Registry. Phase I as described above was completed; Phase II of Study design is under review by FDA with anticipated initiation in early 2021.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2013

Longer than P75 for all trials

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 6, 2013

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 9, 2013

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2013

Completed
9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2022

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

October 23, 2020

Status Verified

October 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

9 years

First QC Date

August 6, 2013

Last Update Submit

October 21, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

SynCardiaTotal Artificial HeartTAH-t

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Positive outcome rates at three months and six months Post TAH-t Implant (Concurrent Cohort)

    The positive outcome rates, defined as transplant, transfer to the Freedom Driver System, or continuing on implant driver support (whichever occurs first) for patients implanted on or after June 20, 2012 and supported with the Companion 2 Driver System will be compared to the positive outcome rates at three and six months for patients implanted on or after June 20, 2012 and supported with the Circulatory Support System (CSS) Console. The analysis will include a lower one-sided 95% confidence bound on the observed survival rate for patients supported with the Companion 2 Driver system which will be compared to the CSS Console survival rate to evaluate non-inferiority.

    Three and Six Months Post-TAH-t Implant

  • Positive outcome rates at three months and six months Post TAH-t Implant (Cumulative Cohort)

    The positive outcome rates, defined as transplant, transfer to the Freedom Driver System, or continuing on implant driver support (whichever occurs first) for patients supported with the Companion 2 Driver System will be compared to the positive outcome rates at three and six months for patients supported with the Circulatory Support System (CSS) Console. The analysis will include a lower one-sided 95% confidence bound on the observed survival rate for patients supported with the Companion 2 Driver system which will be compared to the CSS Console survival rate to evaluate non-inferiority.

    Three and Six Months Post-TAH-t Implant

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Review of all TAH-t patient records in the INTERMACS Registry to confirm acceptability of treatment for bi-ventricular failure.

    Three and Six Months Post-TAH-t Implant

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Comparison of Adverse Event Rates

    Three and Six Months Post-TAH-t Implant or Study Endpoint, whichever occurs first.

Study Arms (3)

CSS Console TAH-t Patients

All TAH-t patients implanted while supported with the CSS Console who were enrolled in the INTERMACS Registry and implanted with the TAH-t on or after June 20, 2012.

Device: CSS Console TAH-t Patients

C2 Driver System TAH-t Patients

200 TAH-t patients implanted while supported by the Companion 2 (C2) Driver System who were enrolled in the INTERMACS Registry and implanted with the TAH-t on or after June 20, 2012.

Device: C2 Driver System TAH-t Patients

All TAH-t Patient Records

All records for TAH-t patients enrolled in the INTERMACS Registry will be reviewed to support Objective 2 of the protocol.

Device: C2 Driver System TAH-t PatientsDevice: CSS Console TAH-t Patients

Interventions

Comparison of two pneumatic drivers supporting the SynCardia TAH-t

Also known as: SynCardia
All TAH-t Patient RecordsC2 Driver System TAH-t Patients

Comparison of two pneumatic drivers supporting the SynCardia TAH-t.

Also known as: SynCardia
All TAH-t Patient RecordsCSS Console TAH-t Patients

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Patients with bi-ventricular failure at risk of imminent death who are implanted with the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) AND who have enrolled in the INTERMACS Registry

You may qualify if:

  • Implanted with the TAH-t
  • Patient or their legal representative has signed an informed consent (ICF) form for INTERMACS Registry participation or waiver of consent has been approved at the implanting institution.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patient or legal guardian has not signed an ICF for INTERMACS Registry participation, if required at the institution.
  • Patient is incarcerated.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Officials

  • Francisco Arabia, MD

    Banner University Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 6, 2013

First Posted

August 9, 2013

Study Start

December 1, 2013

Primary Completion

December 1, 2022

Study Completion

July 1, 2023

Last Updated

October 23, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-10