Observing the effects of different cardiac pacing methods
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Cardiac Pacing of Different Sites
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · NCT04919447
This study looks at how different ways of placing a pacemaker can affect people with slow heartbeats and heart failure to see which method works best and is safest.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 540 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT04919447 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients who have undergone pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias and heart failure. It aims to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects and safety of various cardiac pacing locations, including the left bundle branch and left ventricular pacing. By comparing the efficacy of different pacing strategies, the study seeks to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in real-world clinical practice. The research is conducted at the Second Hospital of Zhejiang Medical University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have received a pacemaker implantation at the Second Hospital of Zhejiang Medical University.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to understand the study or unwilling to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of optimal pacing strategies, potentially improving patient outcomes in bradyarrhythmias and heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: While there are few studies comparing different pacing methods, this approach is relatively novel and aims to fill a gap in existing research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who received pacemaker implantation in the Second Hospital of Zhejiang Medical University by Pan Xiaohong and other surgeons. * Patients who have the ability to understand the test and can cooperate with investigators. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who unable to understand or unwilling to fill in informed consent forms or follow visitors
Where this trial is running
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- Xiaohong Pan — Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xiaohong Pan
- Email: heartpanxh@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: +8613857116993
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.
Conditions: Bradyarrhythmias, Heart Failure