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Currently Enrolling Studies:

Study # of Pts Evaluating
OM8 0 A study of a drug for Afib
MBG312 10 A study of 123mibg in subjects with CHF
MADIT CRT 6 A study of ICD vs BiV ICD to decrease mortality in HF
CAPTURE 2 9 A registry of carotid stents
ATI 2042 1 A study of new drug for Afib
SPIRIT IV 14/ 48 SF A study of new DES
FREEDOM 4 A study of AV OP echo vs Quick Op
ARISTOTLE 11 A study of a new drug vs warfarin in Afib
ASCEND HF 1 A study of a Natecor vs placebo in ADHF
PLATO 0 A study of a new drug vs clopidogrel in ACS
CLEAR 1 A study of a pacemaker rate changes
VASCULAR WRAP 13 A study of new wrap for hemodialysis grafts

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Closed to Enrollment but still following:

Study # of Pts Evaluating
TRUST 26 A study of home monitoring of ICDs
PAS 47 A post approval study of BiV ICDs
COSTAR II 3 A study of a drug eluting stent
ARRIVE 2 45 A registry of Taxus DES
DeCode 8 A study of home monitoring of BP, Weight & BiV ICD
INSYNC Registry 38 A post market study of InSync pacemaker patients 
Triage 13 A study of home monitoring of BP, Weight & BiV ICD
Champion Platform 9 A study of cangrelar vs usual care in PCI
Champion PCI 3 A study of cangrelar vs clopidogrel in PCI
ACT 26

A registry of ICD implants

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Completed Trials:

Study Name # of Pts Evaluated
Subpectoral Implantation of ICD  8 A study to determine the  safety and efficacy of a nonepicardial ICD using transvenous lead & submuscular patch in patients with life threatening arrthythmias
MUSTT 32 Multicenter Unsustained Tachycardia Trial
IV Amiodarone 5 An open label safety study of Intravenous Amiodarone HCI in pts with life threatening ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation 
VIGOR SR    5 A study of the safety and efficacy of the CPI single chamber VIGOR SR pulse generator, models 1130 & 1135 & the associated software module Model 2075
Models 7217B & 7219E PCDs with Endotak 60   22 A study of the safety and effectiveness of ENDOTAK 60 series lead system (JEWEL) in detecting & treating VT & VF
Ventak Prx III HC AICD 3 A study of the safety & efficacy of a Ventak PRx with the pulse gererator can being an active electrode (hot can) vs non-active can (cold can)
Trilogy DR+        Models 2360L & 2364L  18 A study to evaluate the operation, safety & efficacy of the Trilogy DR+ pulse generator in pts requiring dual chamber, rate responsive pacemakers for bradycardia
Model 1242T & 1246T Endocardial Pacing Leads 1 A study of Pacesetter passive plus bipolar, endocardial pacing leads 
Model 7218 ICD 10 A study of the safety & effectiveness of Medtronic Model SPI system used in the detection & treatment of VT & VF 
CPI Pace/Sense Acute Study Device (PS-ASD) 7 A study of the pacing & sensing capabilities of PS-ASD devices 
Trilogy SR+ Models 2260L & 2264L  3 A study to evaluate the operation,  safety and efficacy of the Trilogy SR+ pulse generator in pts requiring an implanted, single chamber, rate responsive pacemaker for bradycardia
Tendril DX  Endocardial lead   56 A study of the safety & efficacy of the Tendril DX model 1388T steriod eluting screw in pacing lead 
PURSUIT 46 A randomized, double blind evaluation of the efficacy & safety of 2 dosing regimens of Integrelin vs placebo for reducing mortality & MI in pts with unstable angina or Non Q wave MI 
Aegis Model 2600 1 A study of the safety and efficacy of the Aegis Model 2600 
OPUS 1 28 A randomized, controlled trial to compare clinical restenois rates, quality of life & costs in pts treated with "optimal" PTCA with stent only when necessary vs routine stent use 
Prophylaxis w/Sotalol 60 A study to evaluate the efficacy of sotalol in preventing post operative Afib/Aflutter in the cardiac surgery patient.  It also accessed the SAECG as a predictor. 
Aplaud 7 A double blind placebo controlled study to access safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics & effect on platelet aggrefation of a dose range of SB 214857 with aspirin in pts with MI, unstable angina, TIA or stroke 
REOMI 6 A study of the effect of Glycoprotien 11b/111a inhibition without thrombolytic therapy on reperfusion in acute MI 
High Frequency Stimulation 1 To determine if high frequency stimulation induced cardioversion is possible by prolonging the afib cycle lengths in pts w/persistent afib treated w/propfanone.
Retavase 2 A study of prehospital use of the thrombolytic Retavase 
Symphony 8 A phase III randomized double blind, aspirin controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy & safety of sibrafiban, an oral platelet glycoprotein 11b/111a antagonist, as therapy for the prevention of secondary vascular events in pts after acute coronary syndrome 
Acute 4  A  randomized trial to investigate  a TEE guided approach to anti coagulation management to decrease incidence of embolization after cardioversion 
Internal Cardioversion 5 A study of intracardiac defibrillation in pts with afib who failed conventional transthoracic cardioversion.
Trumpet 5 A phase IV study of the lipid changes in patients treated with Tricor 
Cook Balloon 13 A study of the new MBC balloon dilatation catheters.
BH88 59 To test the Ensure diagnostic concept for predicting an individual's cholesterol responsiveness to diet therapy.
Prince 2 A study of the effect of pravastatin on plasma levels of C reactive protein (hs-CRP) in primary and secondary prevention.
Corinthian 1 To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Cordis Palmaz Corinthian stent in iliac patients after suboptimal PTA.
EGM Width 12 A evaluation of changes in EGM width over time and with changes in body position.
6944 ICD Lead 28 A phase I study of new Medtronic ICD lead.
Copernicus 4 A trial to determine the effect of carvedilol on mortality in patients with severe chronic heart failure.
Ultra Revive 14 A study of the ACS Multi Link Ultra coronary stent in pts with saphenous graft & de novo native lesions.
Revive 10 A non randomized evaluation of the ACS Multi link duet coronary stent system in saphenous vein grafts
Microny/Regency 17 To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Microny SR+ & Regency SR+ pacemakers when used in combination with Tendril DX or passive plus DX leads
Cadillac 44 To compare clinical outcomes between the ACS RX Multilink stent to ptca when used within 12 hours of acute MI.
Suport 16 A study to compare Scimed NIR stent vs ACS Multilink Duet.
Octave  3 A comparison of omapatrilat vs enalapril for hypertension
Bravo 3 A study to compare the incidence of clinical events in pts receiving lotrafiban or placebo combined w/aspirin.
DTI-0009 17 Outpatient intravenous drug fo treatment of narrow QRS complex tachycardia or atrial fibrillation/flutter 
Replace 5 A study of angiomax in percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce clinical events. 
MIST 1 A comparison of two stents in de novo or restenotic iliac arteries with suboptimal PTA.
ICD Septal Lead 1 A study to show if defibrillation thresholds can be reduced by placing the RV coil along the interventricular septum
Open Label Carvedilol 1 A open label study of Carvedilol in patients that participated in the Copernicus study.
Adopt A 39 A randomized trial to evaluate new pacemaker algorithm for over-drive pacing for prevention of Afib.
OriginEP 9 A study to assess the practical feasibility of the noninvasive OriginEP multi-electrode ECG mapping system in recording single beats.
RVA vs RVOT 3 A comparison of exercise capacity in patients with pacing leads in the right ventricular apex vs the right ventricular outflow tract.
WCD  1 Study of the safety and effectiveness of the Wearable Cardioverter Device in transplant, complicated post MI and complicated coronary bypass patients.
ASSURE 1 To diagnosis recurrent, unexplained syncope using the Reveal Plus ILR compared with conventional strategies 
Aspire2 12 To evaluate the safety and efficacy of renal artery stenting compared to balloon angioplasty alone.
TP 10  35 A phase II study to address the negative effects of complement activation during and following coronary artery bypass surgery
Astaxanthin 101  Astaxanthin supplementation and potential reduction of C-reactive protein levels. 
A Comet 1/A Star 2 To assess efficacy of daily oral azim2HCl vs placebo in treating or preventing Afib 
DTI0009 Phase 2 2 A randomized, dose response trial of IV DTI-0009 for ventricular rate control in adult patients with Afib 
CRAFT 6 A trial of the tolerance & efficacy of RSD1235 in patients with recent onset Afib 
Amiovirt 4 A randomized trial for patients with NSVT and non ischemic myopathy randomized to amiodarone or ICD.
Credo 7 A double-blind randomized trial of clopidogrel & aspirin for the prevention of vascular events and mortality in pts undergoing coronary intervention.
RID-AF 45 A study to show reduced incidence & duration of AF/AT with the Jewel AF Dual Chamber AMD.
TOVA 11 Study of ICD patients to gain insight into triggering of potentially lethal arrthymias. 
Amiodarone Aqueous I.V. 19  A comparison of the incidence of hypotension with 2 formulations of IV amiodarone: Cordarone IV vs Aqueous Amiodarone IV injection.
COMMA 3 A trial of two IV dosing regimens of h5G1.1-scFv in pts with acute MI undergoing PTCA 
IMPACT 4 A study of the impact of medical speciality on patiant compliance to treatment 
MedHall Outcomes 9 Influence of prosthetic valve type and orientation on clinical and hemodynamic outcome after aortic valve replacement.
CRUSADE 49 A QI study of risk stratification of unstable angina to suppress adverse outcomes with early implementation of ACC/AHA guidelines 
Vascucoil 27 To clinical investigation of the Vascucoil self expanding peripheral stent.
Valiant 24 A comparison of efficacy & safety of long term treatment with valsartan, catopril & their combination in high risk patients after MI.
Soar 6 A non randomized, prospective, multi-center, consecutive registry of sub-optimal renal angioplasty.
Navi Star      Thermo Cool 6 Evaluation of the Navi Star Thermo Cool Catheter w/Stockert 70 radiofrequency generator for endocardial ablation in pts w/a flutter 
Charm 3 Candesartan in Heart Failure-Assessment of reduction in mortality and morbidity.
Natural History of Afib 25 A prospective, randomized, parallel group, single blinded study of pts w/Afib, no cardioversion and a need for a dual chamber pacemaker. 
REPLACE2 31 A study of angiomax in percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce clinical events 
PRIMO CABG 18 A trial of pexelizumab on total mortality & Mi in pts undergoing CABG 
Pride 308 Effects of Heart Disease Education on Older Women
SCDHeFT/T Wave Alternans 79/28 A randomized study of effectiveness of Amiodarone (or placebo) vs. defibrillator in reducing SCD in HF.
PROVE-IT A double-blind, randomized trial for patients who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome to compare two statin drugs and examine the role of infection.
ABCD 1 A prospective multi center study to determine the effectiveness of TWA in predicting VT events in pts with ischemic disease and NSVT. 
Stamina HFP 25 A study of Anemia in a Heart Failure Population
Definite 7 Defibrillators in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy treatment evaluation. 
JUMBO 5 A study to evaluate a new oral antiplatelet agent in PCI with Stent
ENPULSE 3 A study to evaluate a new pacemaker feature
Sudden Death Athletic Screen 457 Can a hospital based screening program identify athletes at rick for sudden cardiac death  
SYNERGY 18 A trial to compare low molecular weight heparin, enoxaparin vs unfractionated heparin in high risk patients with non ST elevation acute coronary syndromes 
ITI Iliac Stent 17 A randomized trial of Intratherapeutic's iliac stent for iliac artery occlusion/Suboptimal angioplasty.
ESSENTIAL 4 A trial of oral Enoximone vs placebo in advanced chronic heart failure subjects 
PREVENT IV 31 A study to compare CGT003 (an E2F decoy) to placebo in pts undergoing CABG to inhibit neointima formation to prevent accelerated aterhosclerosis in vein grafts.
RESTORE 10 To demonstrate the ITI renal stent is safe & effective for treating renovascular htn caused by renal artery stenosis or occlusion 
PROTEGE 3 A trial of the protege self expanding nitinol stent in iliac artery disease 
RHYTHM 42 A trial of resynchronization for hemodynamic treatment for Heart Failure Management
SAFARI 26 A trial to evaluate the safety & efficacy of the Selection Model 9000 application in pts who are currently indicated for a dual chamber pacemaker 
VIBRANT 68 A registry for value of information based from pacemaker recordings & new technology 
VALOR 3 A study to evaluate contrast in coronary angiograms and interventions
TP10-002 6 A study to of TP10 in women undergoing CABG
SPIDER 9 A study to evaluate a new distal protection device in PCI in SVG
ACT I 25 A study to evaluate a new drug for atrial fib and atrial flutter
DIARY 3 A study of CHF events in patients with BI V ICDs
PREVENT V 3 A study of E2F Decoy in hemodialysis grafts
PRIMO CABG II 6 A study of investigational drug vs placebo for patients undergoing CABG
ACT III 6 A study to evaluate a new drug for atrial fib and atrial flutter
ACT II 2 A study to evaluate a new drug for atrial fib and atrial flutter p cabg and or valve
STELLAR 15 A registry of the Cypher stent
FUSION II 2 A study comparing serial Natecor infusions to placebo in Class III & IV CHF
NAPA 1 A study of Natecor in CABG
ASSESS HF 11 A study of physican assessment of ICD home monitoring data
AWARE 2 A study of a new pacemaker AT/AF Detection Algorithm
GAMMA 3 A study to evaluate a new drug for ventricular tachycardia
AF CHF 2 To compare therapeutic strategy to restore and maintain sinus rhythm in patients with CHF and AF vs a strategy of rate control alone 
OPTION 11 A study of the Tuplos Biotronik BI V ICD
HAT 19 A trial of home AEDs vs CPR 
VICTORY 17 A study of a new pacemaker
PROVE 48 A study of ICD programming for VT
PAIRED 8 A study of home monitoring of a pacemaker
LINK 10 A study of a new ICD lead
APL Poly 18 A study of a new pacemaker lead
ACUITY 19 A study of Angiomax vs heparin in ACS
FSR 5 A study of a new pacemaker lead
RED HF 4 SF A study of a drug for anemia in CHF
EZ PATH 3 A study of exetimibe & statin in high risk patients
Protocol 24 1 A study of naicin & statin
NAPA 3 1 A study of a drug for acute peripheral artery occlusion
ACT IV 11 A study of a new drug for Afib
RETHINQ 10 A study of narrow QRS in CRT Therapy
RESTORE IT 5, 23 SF A study of an antibotic for carotid stenosis
Response HF 11 A study of CRT Therapy w/V-V timing for BiV ICDs
Epic II PAS 3 A study of patient notifier feature of ICD
Early ACS 11 A study of eptifibatide in non ST elevation ACS
AVE S7 Stent Registry 6 A post market study of Medtronic AVE S7 with discrete technology coronary stent 

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