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Heart FailureNCT04069156

The ARIES HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study

A study testing LVAD Implant and Aspirin 100mg in people with Heart Failure, run by Abbott Medical Devices at 51 sites in 9 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical investigation of advanced heart failure patients treated with the HM3 with two different antithrombotic regimens: vitamin K antagonist with aspirin versus vitamin K antagonist with placebo Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Heart Failure
What is being tested?
LVAD Implant and Aspirin 100mg
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
628 participants
Where
51 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
14 Jul 2020to 10 Aug 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subject will receive the HeartMate 3 per standard of care (SOC) in accordance with the approved indications for use in the country of implant.
  • Subject will receive the HeartMate 3 as their first durable VAD.
  • Subject must provide written informed consent prior to any clinical investigation related procedure.
  • In female patients of child bearing capability, subject will not be currently pregnant or breastfeeding and on appropriate contraception.

Who cannot join

  • Post-implant additional temporary or permanent mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
  • Investigator mandated antiplatelet therapy for other conditions (including mandated presence or absence of antiplatelet agent).
  • Patients who are nil per os (NPO) post-implant through day 7.
  • Subjects with a known allergy to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
  • Participation in any other clinical investigation(s) involving an MCS device, or interventional investigation(s) likely to confound study results or affect study outcome.
  • Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to comply with follow-up requirements, or impact the scientific soundness of the clinical investigation results.

Trial locations and contacts

51 sites in 9 countries.

51 sites in 9 countries

United States41 sites
  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109

  • Piedmont Heart Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30309

  • Emory University Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

  • University of Colorado Hospital

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • The Christ Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219

  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • Baylor University Hospital

    Dallas, Texas, 75246

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

  • Memorial Hermann Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • St. Vincent Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240

  • Kansas University Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • University of California, San Diego

    La Jolla, California, 92037

  • Baptist Health Medical Center

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

  • Miami Transplant Institute - Jackson Memorial

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • Aurora Medical Group

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215

  • Minneapolis Heart Institute

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407

  • University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    New York, New York, 10029

  • New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division

    New York, New York, 10467

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453

  • Integris Baptist Medical Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112

  • AdventHealth Orlando

    Orlando, Florida, 32804

  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Palo Alto, California, 94304

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • Allegheny General Hospital - ASRI

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

  • Providence Heart & Vascular Institute

    Portland, Oregon, 97225

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14642

  • University of Utah Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    San Diego, California, 92123

  • California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

    San Francisco, California, 94109

  • Washington Hospital Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010

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Australia2 sites
  • St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

    Darlinghurst, New, 2010

  • The Alfred Hospital

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004

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France2 sites
  • Hopital Haut Leveque

    Pessac, 33600

  • CHU Rangueil Toulouse

    Toulouse, 31000

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Austria1 site
  • AKH - Wien

    Vienna, 1090

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Canada1 site
  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, T6G 2B7

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Czechia1 site
  • IKEM Prague

    Prague, Central Bohemia, 140 24

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Italy1 site
  • Ospedale San Raffaele

    Milan

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Kazakhstan1 site
  • National Research Center for Cardiac Surgery

    Astana, 10000

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United Kingdom1 site
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Birmingham, B15 2GW

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About this study

Official title: Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study

Prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical investigation of advanced heart failure patients treated with the HM3 with two different antithrombotic regimens: vitamin K antagonist with aspirin versus vitamin K antagonist with placebo

Read the detailed description

This clinical investigation is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of advanced heart failure patients treated with the HM3 with two different antithrombotic regimens: vitamin K antagonist with aspirin versus vitamin K antagonist with placebo.

Conditions
Heart Failure
Being tested
LVAD Implant, Aspirin 100mg, Placebo oral tablet
Keywords
heart failure, ventricular assist device, LVAD, aspirin
Medical subject headings
Heart Failure

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LVAD ImplantDevice

    Subjects will undergo Heartmate 3 LVAD implant prior to randomization

  • Aspirin 100mgDrug

    Subjects will be randomized to either Placebo or Aspirin post implant.

  • Placebo oral tabletDrug

    Subjects will be randomized to either Placebo or Aspirin post implant

Study groups in NCT04069156
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Placebo ArmPlacebo comparatorLVAD Patients on the placebo arm will be given placebo medication
Receives: Device: LVAD Implant; Drug: Placebo oral tablet
Active ArmActive comparatorLVAD Patients on the active arm will be given 100mg Aspirin
Receives: Device: LVAD Implant; Drug: Aspirin 100mg

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Powered Primary Endpoint of Survival Free of Non-surgical Major Hemocompatibility Related Adverse Events

    The primary end point was a composite of survival free of non-surgical major hemocompatibility related adverse events (specifically stroke, pump thrombosis, major non-surgical bleeding, and arterial peripheral thromboembolism) at 1-year post implant.

    Measured: 12 Months

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Rates of Non-surgical Major Hemorrhagic Events

    The rate of non-surgical hemorrhagic events were compared between the two arms of the study. Non-surgical Major Hemorrhagic events: Hemorrhagic event rate per patient year was calculated by dividing all non-surgical bleeding events and hemorrhagic stroke events by the cumulative years of study exposure.

    Measured: Through Study Completion with a Median Follow up of 14 Months

  2. Rates of Bleeding Events

    The bleeding rate was calculated by dividing the number of bleeding events by the cumulative duration of study exposure (years of support).

    Measured: Through Study Completion with a Median Follow up of 14 Months

  3. Rates of Non-surgical Major Thrombotic Events

    The rates of non-surgical major thrombotic events was compared between the two arms of the study. The thrombotic event rate per patient year was calculated by dividing the number of non-surgical ischemic strokes, pump thrombosis and arterial peripheral thromboembolic events by the cumulative years of study exposure

    Measured: Through Study Completion with a Median Follow up of 14 Months

  4. Rates of Stroke

    The stroke rate was calculated based on the number of strokes experienced by subjects, 14 days or more after device implant, and while on their treatment assignment, divided by the cumulative duration of study exposure (years of support).

    Measured: Through Study Completion with a Median Follow up of 14 Months

  5. Survival Rates

    The overall survival rate was analyzed using a Kaplan-Meier analysis and the treatment groups were compared using log-rank test. Survival was calculated starting at 14 days post implant.

    Measured: 24 Months

  6. Risk of Non-Surgical Bleeding Events

    Risk of non-surgical bleeding events was analyzed using a Kaplan-Meier analysis. The treatment groups were compared using a log-rank test.

    Measured: 24 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Aug 2019
  2. Study start14 Jul 2020
  3. Primary completion10 Aug 2023
  4. Study completion10 Aug 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Double-blinded, randomized 1:1, active arm versus placebo arm
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
628 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04069156
Sponsor's protocol ID
ABT-CIP-10305
Status last verified
Jan 2025
First submitted
21 Aug 2019
Last updated
27 Mar 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No: To be determined

Publications

  • Mehra MR, Netuka I, Uriel N, Katz JN, Pagani FD, Jorde UP, Gustafsson F, Connors JM, Ivak P, Cowger J, Ransom J, Bansal A, Takeda K, Agarwal R, Byku M, Givertz MM, Bitar A, Hall S, Zimpfer D, Vega JD, Kanwar MK, Saeed O, Goldstein DJ, Cogswell R, Sheikh FH, Danter M, Pya Y, Phancao A, Henderson J, Crandall DL, Sundareswaran K, Soltesz E, Estep JD; ARIES-HM3 Investigators. Aspirin and Hemocompatibility Events With a Left Ventricular Assist Device in Advanced Heart Failure: The ARIES-HM3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023 Dec 12;330(22):2171-2181. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.23204.

    PubMed 37950897
  • Gustafsson F, Uriel N, Netuka I, Katz JN, Pagani FD, Connors JM, Jorde UP, Zimpfer D, Pya Y, Conway J, Anyanwu A, Scandroglio AM, Sulemanjee N, Atluri P, Keebler M, Selzman CH, Alexis JD, Hayward C, Henderson J, Dirckx N, Gazzola C, Mehra MR; ARIES Investigators. Aspirin and Hemocompatibility After LVAD Implantation in Patients With Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: A Secondary Analysis From the ARIES-HM3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2025 Mar 1;10(3):235-242. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2024.4849.

    PubMed 39774588
  • Mehra MR, Crandall DL, Gustafsson F, Jorde UP, Katz JN, Netuka I, Uriel N, Connors JM, Sood P, Heatley G, Pagani FD. Aspirin and left ventricular assist devices: rationale and design for the international randomized, placebo-controlled, non-inferiority ARIES HM3 trial. Eur J Heart Fail. 2021 Jul;23(7):1226-1237. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.2275. Epub 2021 Jul 1.

    PubMed 34142415
  • Katz JN, Connors JM, Pagani FD, Jorde UP, Gustafsson F, Uriel N, Netuka I, Byku M, Anyanwu A, Keebler M, Nathan S, Selzman CH, Alexis JD, Sulemanjee N, Atluri P, D'Allesandro D, Porter S, Lee FS, Mehra MR; ARIES Investigators. Hemocompatibility Outcomes With Pharmacological Therapy Following LVAD Implantation: Insights From the ARIES-HM3 Trial. JACC Heart Fail. 2026 Mar;14(3):102769. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2025.102769. Epub 2025 Nov 19.

    PubMed 41258850
  • Pagani FD, Netuka I, Jorde UP, Katz JN, Gustafsson F, Connors JM, Uriel N, Soltesz EG, Ivak P, Bansal A, Bitar A, Vega JD, Goldstein D, Danter M, Pya Y, Ravichandran A, Conway J, Adler ED, Chung ES, Grinstein J, Dirckx N, Iravani B, Mehra MR. Concomitant Surgical Procedures and Aspirin Avoidance With Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy. JACC Heart Fail. 2025 Jul;13(7):102411. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2025.01.017. Epub 2025 Apr 9.

    PubMed 40208135

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing LVAD Implant and Aspirin 100mg in people with Heart Failure, run by Abbott Medical Devices at 51 sites in 9 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 51 sites in United States, Australia, France, Austria, Canada and 4 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 Mar 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Powered Primary Endpoint of Survival Free of Non-surgical Major Hemocompatibility Related Adverse Events (time frame: 12 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04069156, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Mar 2025.

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