Examining the link between obesity and heart health in pacemaker patients
Association of Obesity and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Pacemaker : a Korean Nationwide Cohort Study
This study looks at how being overweight affects heart health in Asian patients who have had pacemakers placed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ajou University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Suwon, Gyeong-gido) |
| Trial ID | NCT05645978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular outcomes in Asian patients who have undergone pacemaker insertion. Utilizing a nationwide cohort from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, the study analyzes data from patients who received pacemakers between 2015 and 2020. Key metrics such as BMI and waist circumference are evaluated alongside various demographic and health-related factors to assess their impact on clinical outcomes. The study aims to provide insights into how obesity affects heart health in this specific patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Asian patients aged 20 years and older who have undergone pacemaker insertion between January 2015 and December 2020.
Not a fit: Patients under 20 years old, those who had prior pacemaker insertions before 2015, or individuals with cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how obesity influences cardiovascular health in pacemaker patients, potentially guiding better management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the obesity paradox in cardiovascular health has been explored in various contexts, this specific association in pacemaker patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent pacemaker insertion between January 2015 and December 2020 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients aged \<20 years * Patients already taken pacemaker insertion before 2015 * Patients with cancer
Where this trial is running
Suwon, Gyeong-gido
- Ajou University School of Medicine — Suwon, Gyeong-gido, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kwang-No LEE
- Email: knlee81@ajou.ac.kr
- Phone: +82-9286-1123
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.