Evaluating the benefits of remote monitoring for defibrillator patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the economic and clinical benefits of remote monitoring for patients with implantable defibrillators (ICD) or cardiac resynchronizing therapy (CRT). It will categorize patients into different indication subgroups and compare the outcomes of those using remote monitoring versus conventional follow-up. A total of 556 patients will be recruited across 10 sites in Korea, with participants randomly assigned to either the remote monitoring group or the conventional follow-up group. The study will track these patients for two years post-device implantation to evaluate the effectiveness of remote monitoring.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All ICD and CRT-D patients who are over the age of 18
2. Ability to provide informed consent and to complete the study and required follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those who refuse to participate in the trial.
2. Those who refuse to use remote monitoring system or who live in an environment where remote monitoring system cannot be utilized.
3. Patient who refuse to use or expected to use less than 75% of remote monitoring system.

Where it's running

• Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Taehoon Kim
• Email: thkimcardio@yuhs.ac
• Phone: +82 02-2228-8460

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.