Registry monitoring long-term performance of ICD leads
LUKS-Leads Registry on Long-term Performance of ICD Leads
Luzerner Kantonsspital · NCT03521050
This study looks at how well the wires in implantable heart devices work over time for patients who got these devices at the Cantonal Hospital Lucerne since 2006.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Luzerner Kantonsspital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lucerne) |
| Trial ID | NCT03521050 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational registry collects data on patients who have received an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) at the Cantonal Hospital Lucerne since 2006. The study aims to evaluate the long-term performance of ICD leads, particularly in light of early failures observed in certain leads. Data is collected prospectively from December 2016 onwards, focusing on parameters such as electronic impedances, threshold values, sensing values, battery performance, and shock release effectiveness during regular clinical evaluations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include all patients who have received an ICD lead at the Cantonal Hospital Lucerne since 2006.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse data collection for scientific purposes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of ICD lead performance and improve patient outcomes by identifying leads that may fail early.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in monitoring device performance, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * all patients being implanted with a Defibrillator lead from 2006 onwards Exclusion Criteria: * documented refusal of data collection for scientific purposes
Where this trial is running
Lucerne
- Luzerner Heart Centre — Lucerne, Switzerland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Richard Kobza, MD — Luzerner Kantonsspital
- Study coordinator: Richard Kobza, MD
- Email: richard.kobza@luks.ch
- Phone: +41412055144
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: Defibrillators, Electrical Shock