Evaluating His Bundle Pacing for Heart Conditions

His Bundle Pacing in Bradycardia and Heart Failure

Observational Mayo Clinic · NCT03008291

This study is testing if special pacing techniques during pacemaker implantation can help improve heart function in people with heart failure or slow heart rates.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMayo Clinic Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT03008291 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients with heart failure or bradycardia who are scheduled for pacemaker implantation. Participants will undergo procedures such as His bundle pacing or left bundle area pacing, and additional heart rhythm measurements will be collected during the implantation to assess the effects on electrical conduction. The study aims to understand how these pacing techniques can normalize atrioventricular conduction in patients with heart failure or AV block.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with heart failure scheduled for pacemaker implantation or those with AV block or bradycardia recommended for dual chamber pacemaker implantation.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or pregnant women will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pacing techniques that enhance heart function and patient outcomes in those with heart failure and bradycardia.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar pacing approaches, indicating potential for success in this area.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

HF Group

* Clinically recommended to undergo PM, CRT-P, or CRT-D implantation or HIBP/LBAP (including HIBP/LBAP for patients with HF, for patients who have failed CRT implant or patients who are CRT non-responders)
* Any QRS duration
* LVEF ≤ 50%

AV Block/Bradycardia Group

* Recommended to undergo dual chamber pacemaker implantation
* Any AV block or Sinus Bradycardia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 years
* Pregnant

Where this trial is running

Rochester, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions BradycardiaHeart Failure
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.