Clinical Evidence

Axon Therapies has a well-established clinical strategy that includes multiple published peer-reviewed articles and on-going clinical research studies.

SAVM FIH Results

Presented at HFSA 2021 for 11 HFpEF patients with 12 month follow-up.

Improved
Quality of Life

+37

in KCCQ

Reduced
NT-proBNP

-55

Increase in
6-min. walk

+67

meters

No Device-Related
Adverse Events

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Clinical Roadmap

All of our studies to date have demonstrated meaningful improvements in clinical and physiological parameters.

Mechanism Overview

Role of Volume Redistribution in the Congestion of Heart Failure

This review highlights the importance of volume shifts in addition to the established concept of sodium and fluid retention as the main drivers of cardiovascular decompensation.

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Procedure Overview

Splanchnic Nerve Modulation in Heart Failure: Mechanistic Overview, Initial Clinical Experience, and Safety Considerations

There’s strong basis for continued efforts to study splanchnic nerve therapy in HF provided by the pathophysiological role of the greater splanchnic nerve (GSN) in volume redistribution, the encouraging findings of acute and chronic pilot splanchnic nerve modulation (SNM) studies and the safety profile from permanent SNM for pain.

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Pilot Surgical Study in HFpEF

Surgical Ablation Of The Right Greater Splanchnic Nerve For The Treatment Of HFpEF

In this first-in-human study, GSN ablation in HFpEF proved to be feasible, with a suggestion of reduced cardiac filling pressure during exercise, improved quality of life and exercise capacity.

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FURTHER ANALYSIS

Early Hemodynamic Changes following Surgical Ablation of the Right Greater Splanchnic Nerve for the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Demonstrates that GSN ablation results in a significant reduction in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure as soon as 24 hours after the procedure compared to baseline.

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Editorial

The Splanchnic Reservoir: An Oasis for Blood Volume in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction?

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Pilot Endovascular Study in HFpEF

Durability Of Right Greater Splanchnic Nerve Ablation For The Treatment Of HFpEF

These results demonstrate, for the first time, the feasibility of treating HFpEF with endovascular right-sided GSN ablation. The encouraging safety and efficacy results provide rationale for a phase 2 randomized controlled trial.

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Presented at HSFA 2021

Pilot Endovascular Study in HFrEF

Endovascular Ablation Of The Right Greater Splanchnic Nerve For The Treatment Of HFrEF

These results demonstrate early success using SAVM to treat HFrEF using the Axon Ablation System. Follow-up is ongoing.