Apply for Research Support
Our Investigator-Sponsored Study (ISS) program will consider requests to support prospective single-center or multi-center clinical studies, real-world registries, observational studies, and/or retrospective data analyses involving large databases (society, public, institutional, national).
Research areas currently investigated within Abbott sponsored trials are out of scope. We welcome your research proposals in the areas of interests for each product or therapy segment outlined below.
Areas of Interest
General Heart Failure
- Advanced analytics for patient identification and management (machine learning/artificial intelligence)
- Improved patient outcomes and quality improvement projects
- Device synergies across various heart failure therapies
- Remote monitoring, remote connectivity, patient empowerment, digital health
- Data driven understanding of the global barriers to optimal therapy access
- Research in understudied populations
CardioMEMS HF System
- Novel applications of hemodynamic monitoring with the CardioMEMS™ HF System:
- Pulmonary hypertension (WHO Group I and IV)
- Dialysis
- GDMT optimization strategies and outcomes post CardioMEMS HF System implant (beyond diuretics)
- Impact of management with CardioMEMS HF System on RV function
- Use of CardioMEMS HF System to assess or characterize exercise PA pressures
HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Strategies and interventions to decrease rates of adverse events
- Adoption of best practices and outcomes
- Transition from temporary mechanical cardiac support (tMCS) to chronic mechanical cardiac support (MCS) strategies and outcomes
- Impact of net prolongation strategy on long term outcomes
CentriMag™ Acute Circulatory Support System
- Clinical performance, and competitive comparisons
Understudied Populations
- CardioMEMS HF System
- HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System
Submission Process
The goal of Abbott's Investigator Sponsored Study program is to enhance clinical and/or scientific knowledge of Abbott products and related disease states to ultimately benefit patients. Applications for research support must be complete to be considered. In order for Abbott to review your submission, text and accompanying documents attached must be in the English language.
Application Requirements
The following information is required for application submission:
- Concept or protocol
- Type of support requested from Abbott
- Specification on whether the study is multi-funded
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- W-9 form for (US) institution or requestor
- Any relevant past publications
Who May Apply
Investigators from the following types of organizations are eligible to submit requests for Investigator Sponsored Studies support:
- Medical or professional associations
- Universities or colleges
Provided Support
An applicant can request support for the following:
- Financial
- Study product
- Combination of financial and product
Overhead/Indirect Costs
Abbott discourages the imposition of an overhead/indirect charge for studies sponsored and conducted by the institution itself. Any suggested overhead/indirect charge obligation will be examined critically for reasonability in light of Abbott's proposed funding support.
Inventions
Abbott respects the sponsor's pre-existing rights in any intellectual property and will not seek to acquire or share any such rights. However, any discoveries or inventions related to an Abbott product used in the study must belong exclusively to Abbott. The sponsor will own the data and the results of the study but must agree to provide Abbott with reports or de-identified protocol-specified information (raw datasets or images) for Abbott's use in further research or other lawful purposes.
Submit a concept document
To submit a concept document/protocol proposal, please follow the instructions provided on the submissions page.
Upon request, we may provide support to the institution or employer of the sponsor/investigator conducting the clinical study (pending Abbott review and full approval). Concepts or protocols must be submitted for Abbott's consideration in accordance with company review processes.
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