Ultra-high-frequency ECG to diagnose ventricular electrical dyssynchrony in patients getting pacemakers
Official title: Pivotal Clinical Study of VDI's Ultra-High Frequency Electrocardiogram (UHF-ECG) for the Diagnosis of Ventricular Electrical Dyssynchrony (VED): THE SYNC Study
Run by VDI Technologies · NCT06641362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This test checks whether an ultra-high-frequency ECG can safely and accurately detect ventricular dyssynchrony in adults with bradycardia or heart failure who are having their first pacemaker implanted.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VDI Technologies Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 12 sites (Avondale, Arizona and 11 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06641362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with bradycardia or heart failure who are scheduled for their first pacemaker implantation (including CRT or conduction system pacing) and who meet the specified conduction-pattern criteria are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a prior pacemaker or defibrillator, those with complete AV block without a stable escape rhythm, or anyone unable to undergo a reliable 12-lead ECG are unlikely to benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study compares a novel ultra-high-frequency electrocardiogram (UHF-ECG) measurement to the standard 12-lead ECG in patients scheduled for first-time pacemaker implantation, including CRT or conduction system pacing. UHF-ECG recordings will be obtained around the time of the implant and analyzed for signs of ventricular electrical dyssynchrony, with results compared against conventional ECG findings. The primary aims are to demonstrate the safety of using the VDI UHF-ECG System in this setting and its diagnostic effectiveness relative to the 12-lead ECG. Data will be collected at several centers, including community and academic sites, to evaluate performance across typical clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, UHF-ECG could help clinicians better identify patients with ventricular dyssynchrony and guide pacemaker or CRT decisions, potentially improving cardiac function and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: The UHF-ECG approach is relatively novel; small research reports suggest it can detect intraventricular dyssynchrony, but large-scale clinical validation versus the 12-lead ECG is still limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with bradycardia or heart failure scheduled for first time pacemaker implant (including CRT/CSP) with one of the following: Bradycardia with ventricular synchrony and QRS duration \<= 110 ms, Bradycardia with LBBB, Bradycardia with RBBB, Bradycardia with other IVCD necessitating intervention, or Heart failure with LBBB * Understands the nature of the study and is willing to comply with all study requirements. * Provides written informed consent. * A negative pregnancy test prior to the procedure for participants of child-bearing potential. Exclusion Criteria: * Complete AV block (3rd-degree AV block) without a stable escape rhythm or other circumstances where there is no measurable QRS. * Subjects with a previous or current pacemaker or defibrillator implant. * Anatomical or other conditions that may make a 12-lead ECG difficult to obtain, such as an allergy to components of the ECG pads, burns, open wounds, etc. * Currently enrolled in another investigational device or drug trial that has not completed the active treatment phase and/or would conflict with this study. * Other co-morbid condition(s) that could limit the participant's ability to participate in the study or to comply with study requirements or impact the scientific integrity of the study.
Where it's running
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Peak Heart and Vascular
Avondale, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Banner Medical Center
Mesa, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Fakultní nemocnice Brno
Brno, Czechia Recruiting -
St. Anne's University Hospital
Brno, Czechia Recruiting -
Na Homolce Hospital
Prague, Czechia Recruiting -
Fakultni Nemocnice Královské Vinohrady
Prague, Czechia Recruiting -
Catherina Ziekenhuis
Eindhoven, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Randy LaBounty
- Email: randy.labounty@vdimaging.com
- Phone: 9529136050
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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.