A new type of pacemaker that can be implanted without wires and powered wirelessly.
Intravascular Deployment of a Wirelessly Powered Micro-Pacer
This study is testing a new tiny heart device that can be placed inside your blood vessels without wires or batteries, aiming to make treatment for heart rhythm problems safer and easier for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10982391 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wirelessly powered micro-pacer that can be implanted directly into the heart's blood vessels. The approach aims to eliminate the complications associated with traditional pacemakers, such as lead displacement and infection. By utilizing advanced biocompatible materials and innovative implantation techniques, the micro-pacer is designed to restore normal heart rhythms without the need for external batteries or wires. Patients may benefit from a safer and more effective treatment option for heart rhythm disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with heart rhythm disorders who require pacemaker implantation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have heart rhythm disorders or those who are not candidates for pacemaker therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a safer and more reliable alternative to traditional pacemakers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in leadless cardiac devices, indicating potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsiai, Tzung K — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Hsiai, Tzung K
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.