Registry for extracting pacemaker and ICD leads
Official title: Prospektives KÖln Bonner Register Zur Extraktion Von Schrittmacher- Und ICD-Sonden (KÖBES)
Run by Evangelic Hospital Kalk Cologne · NCT06597578 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from patients who need their pacemaker or ICD leads removed to see how the procedure goes and to make it safer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Evangelic Hospital Kalk Cologne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cologne) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 4, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 19, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06597578 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are patients with a standard indication for lead extraction as per HRS/EHRA guidelines.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not require lead extraction or have contraindications for the procedure may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The KOBES registry is a prospective clinical registry that collects data from all patients undergoing complex lead extraction procedures at the Köln Bonn lead extraction center. It includes patients with indwelling leads for more than six months and records preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative parameters. Data will be pseudonymized and monitored by a board for independent evaluation, ensuring comprehensive insights into the outcomes and complications associated with lead extraction. This registry aims to enhance understanding of lead extraction procedures and improve patient safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve the safety and effectiveness of lead extraction procedures for patients with cardiac devices.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in similar observational registries, indicating the potential for valuable insights from this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with a standard indication for lead extraction according to the HRS / EHRA guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Evkk
Cologne, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Frank Eberhardt, MD — Evkk
- Study coordinator: Anita ceranic
- Email: anita.ceranic@evkk.de
- Phone: +492218289
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.