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NCT07360067
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the impact of different atrial pacing sites-Bachmann's bundle pacing versus right atrial appendage pacing-on the development and progression of atrial cardiomyopathy in patients diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome who are undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation.
NCT07078487
Central (aortic) blood pressure predicts heart, brain and kidney complications more reliably than the usual peripherally measured blood pressure. Heart rate has a strong and sometimes counter-intuitive influence on central blood pressure. Pacemakers implanted due to sick sinus syndrome (SSS) are typically programmed anywhere between 55-75 beats per minute (bpm), yet it is unclear which rate gives hypertensive pacemaker recipients the most favourable central hemodynamics. This single-center, randomized, single-blind, two-period cross-over trial will enrol 20 adults (18-80 years) who already carry a dual-chamber pacemaker for SSS, are in sinus rhythm, and have medication-controlled arterial hypertension. Each participant will complete two eight-week pacing periods in random order: * "Slow" period - pacemaker lower-rate set to 55 bpm. * "Fast" period - pacemaker lower-rate set to 75 bpm. A two-week wash-out at the device's usual settings separates the periods. At baseline and after each intervention the team will perform non-invasive pulse-wave analysis (SphygmoCor XCEL) to obtain central systolic blood pressure (primary endpoint) and arterial stiffness indices such as augmentation index and pulse-wave velocity (secondary endpoints). Pacemaker function, symptoms and safety events are reviewed at every visit; settings can be adjusted by ±5 bpm if troublesome symptoms occur. The study will provide the first long-term evidence on how fixed pacing rates modulate central blood pressure in real-world SSS patients with hypertension, potentially guiding clinicians toward the optimal programming strategy.
NCT07055035
This is a prospective, randomized study to compare the effects of Bachmann bundle pacing (BBP) versus conventional right atrial appendage (RAA) pacing on atrial electromechanical synchrony in patients with sick sinus syndrome (SSS). The study utilizes two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) to assess improvements in cardiac function and synchrony, aiming to determine a more optimal pacing site for SSS patients.
NCT06652750
Objective: This clinical study employs a prospective, paired, self-controlled, non-inferiority, multicenter research design to assess the safety and efficacy of utilizing 5G cloud follow-up for CIED in parameters monitoring and remote programming post-implantation. Participants will: undergo regular clinic follow-up visits in accordance with the guidelines undergo routine in-office follow-up and 5G cloud follow-up during each regular clinic visit
NCT06288633
This is a multicenter prospective randomized blind controlled trial with a sham procedure group of the efficacy and safety of cardioneuroablation as a method of treating symptomatic bradycardia without a permanent pacemaker implantation
NCT03843242
The recent study using IRSplus and VpS algorithm from Biotronik pacemaker showed the significant reduction in ventricular pacing to less than 3%. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of IRSplus and VpS algorithm in reducing ventricular pacing compared with conventional DDD pacing with a fixed AV delay.
NCT01302717
In this study, the investigators will examine whether left ventricular pacing is superior to right ventricular apical pacing in preventing deterioration of left ventricular systolic function and cardiac remodeling in patients with bradycardia with high risk for development of pacing-induced heart failure.
NCT05575557
With the aging of society, the use of cardiac pacing in patients with irreversible bradycardia is increasingly widespread. As early as the 1950s, right ventricular pacing (RVP) began to be used in patients with atrioventricular block or sick sinus syndrome, but in fact such pacing could cause ventricular asynchrony, which could lead to long-term myocardial perfusion injury, valvular regurgitation, heart failure, and increased risk of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The latest guideline recommended reducing the proportion of right ventricular pacing. Additionally, in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF ≤ 35%) and complete left bundle branch block, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) with biventricular pacing (BVP) has been recommended to improve cardiac function, but only about 30% of patients benefit from it, which may be related to poor left ventricular pacing site and myocardial scarring. In theory, His bundle pacing (HBP) compared with RVP can reduce the risk of functional tricuspid regurgitation when the lead position lies on the atrial side of the tricuspid valve, which may improve the right heart function and pulmonary artery pressure. In 2021, Domenico Grieco et al. explored the effect of HBP on right heart function. After 6 months of follow-up, it was found that HBP improved right heart function and pulmonary artery pressure compared with RVP. At present, there are few discussions on the effect of physiological pacing on right ventricular hemodynamics, and the sample size is small. Internationally, the discussion of the assessment of hemodynamics is limited to non-invasive evaluation (such as echocardiography, ECG, SPECT) The gold standard for right heart hemodynamics evaluation is the measurement of invasive right heart catheterization, and there has been no relevant research so far, so the investigators further designed a study of the effect of physiological pacing on hemodynamics.
NCT02954666
Different approaches to cardio-neuroablation (CNA) to treat neurally mediated syncope, sinus node dysfunction, and functional atrioventricular block have been published. Investigators have developed a more limited and specific approach of CNA, called cardio-neuromodulation (CardNM). This treatment is based on a tailored vagolysis of the sinoatrial node through partial ablation of the anterior right ganglionated plexus (ARGP); it is also based on an innovative anatomic strategy. The feasibility of CardNM has already been tested in our center in a limited first study in humans (CardNMH1), with a favorable outcome for the patients involved. The results of CardNMH1 have been submitted for publication. The purpose of this second study of CardNM in humans (CardNMH2) is to collect more procedural and clinical data in well-defined patient groups.
NCT03564860
This is a single-arm, non-randomized, non-blinded study designed to collect device data in patients with permanent His bundle (HB) pacing lead and an existing Abbott permanent pacemaker, defibrillator, or cardiac resynchronization device. Prospective data collection includes surface electrocardiograms, intracardiac electrograms, and pacing parameters, recorded during a patient visit. Additional retrospective data collection includes procedural data during the HB pacing lead and device implant. Up to 200 subjects will participate in this clinical investigation. The clinical investigation will be conducted at up to 8 centers worldwide. The total duration of the clinical investigation is expected to be 1 year, including enrollment and data collection from all subjects.
NCT04149886
Different studies for cardiac ganglionated plexus（GP） ablation to treat vagal vascular syncope, sinus node dysfunction, and functional atrioventricular block have been published. Investigators have developed a more specific approach of cardiac, called cardioneuroablation . This treatment is based on a high-frequency stimulation (HFS) and/or anatomical landmarks to identify GPs in left atrium，which being targeted by radiofrequency catheter ablation. The feasibility of GPs ablation/cardioneuroablation has already been tested in our center in former studies in humans,with a favorable outcome for the patients involved. The results of the former studies have been submitted for publication. However, there are no prospective randomized studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atrial ganglionated plexus ablation for SSS before permanent pacemaker implantation. The purpose of this study of GAPS in humans is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cardioneuroablation in patients of sick sinus syndrome before they receive a permanent pacemaker.
NCT01074749
The aim of the study is the comparison of two different leads in their capabilities to detect episodes and duration of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT), and the rejection of far field sensing of the far field R-wave (FFRW).
NCT00785564
A consequence of chronic RV pacing is a process of electrical remodeling that alters myocardial repolarization to reflect the altered depolarization induced by the RV lead. When RV pacing is discontinued, the altered repolarization persists for several weeks. This phenomena is traditionally described as "T-wave memory" based upon the 12-lead ECG appearance of inverted T-Waves. The investigators are using the ECGI technique to produce three dimensional electroanatomical images of this phenomena in patients with dual chamber pacemakers. Echocardiography will also be used to image the mechanical effects of RV pacing and T-wave memory. The images will show the spatial distribution of altered repolarization and allow us to correlate any mechanical consequences of this phenomena that may exist.
NCT02314897
Background and Aims Pacemaker implantation for treating bradyarrhythmias typically involves placing a pacing lead through the tricuspid valve (TV) into the right ventricular (RV) apex. It is now known that tricuspid regurgitation (TR) frequently results from this and may lead to increased morbidity or mortality. Recently, left ventricular (LV) pacing through an epicardial vein via the coronary sinus has been widely practiced due to the advent of biventricular pacing. This lead does not cross the TV, potentially reducing the risk of TV dysfunction and may also reduce the risk of LV dysfunction. The investigators hypothesize that LV pacing will prevent the onset of new TR or worsening of pre-existing TR in patients undergoing pacemaker implantation. Methods Patients receiving a pacemaker for sick sinus syndrome (n=20) with an LV ejection fraction \<40% will be randomly allocated to receive either conventional RV pacing or LV pacing via the coronary sinus. Serial 2D and 3D transthoracic echocardiography will be performed before implantation, one day post implantation, then at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months and 1 year. The primary endpoints will be new onset TR and the diagnosis of at least moderate TR. Other endpoints include biventricular function, ventricular dyssynchrony, complications of device implantation, mortality and major cardiovascular events.
NCT01647490
This study is a long-term, prospective, and controlled evaluation of the mechanical dyssynchrony induced by right ventricular apical pacing, both in acute (spontaneous and stimulated) and chronic (12 and 24 months); the study also evaluates the benefit of an alternative pacing site through measures of dyssynchrony in acute and chronic.
NCT01477138
Background: * Potential negative effects of pacing in the RV-apex are well documented * However, study results comparing septal / RVOT-pacing versus RV-apical pacing controversial. * The optimal pacing mode in SSS (DDDR versus AAIR) is unclear, as the DDD (R) mode with an AV delay ≤ 220 ms should be the preferred pacing mode, according to the DANPACE trial \[DANPACE, ESC 2010, Stockholm\]. Aim: \- to evaluate chronic effects of proven right ventricular septal compared to minimized right ventricular septal pacing in patients with SSS Inclusion criterion: -Pacemaker indication according to current guidelines: sick sinus syndrome (SSS) Exclusion criteria: * Life expectancy \< 2 years * Age \<18 years * Noncompliance with regard to participation in the study * Pregnancy * AV block ° 2 and higher * Permanent atrial fibrillation * Heart failure NYHA III and IV, reduced LV-EF \<40% * ICD indication * Acute coronary syndrome. PCI or CABG \<3 months * Heart transplant * Placement of septal RV electrode is not possible Study design: * Prospective, monocentric, randomized, double-blinded * Run-in phase: for weeks AAI \[R\]-DDD \[R\] * Randomization: two groups A) septal right ventricular chamber pacing: mode DDD \[R\] versus B) Reduction of unnecessary ventricular pacing: AAI \[R\]-DDD \[R\]. * FU: 6 and 12-months Primary endpoints: -LV ejection fraction and end-systolic LV volume after 12 months. Secondary endpoints: -LV end-diastolic volume, TAPSE, parameters of dyssynchrony (SPWMD, LV-PEP, IVMD), AF-burden, % ventricular pacing, CPX: peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2), VO2 AT, VO2/HR, VE/VCO2 slope; QoL scores (SF-36) after 12 months. Statistics/sample size estimation: In order to detect a difference in LVEF of 5% and for LV-ESV of 5 mL between the 2 groups after 12 months: * 90% power/alpha 5%: 84 patients per group * 80% power/alpha 5%: 63 patients per group * 10% for compensation of drop-outs / patients lost of follow-up. Two-sided 5% type 1 error Analysis intention-to-treat and based on the finally programmed pacing mode. Material * PG: market released dual chamber pacemakers with the ability to pace AAI(R) -DDD(R) * pacing leads: market-released standard active electrodes * RV electrode: septal verified under multi-level screening (RAO/LAO) and ECG (LBBB narrow \<150 ms / inferior axis)
NCT00161551
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of atrial fibrillation and heart failure in patients with pacemaker therapy with different pacing modes (AAI, DDD, and a novel algorithm to minimize ventricular pacing).
NCT00292539
This registry is a data collection on patients who are implanted for more than 6 months with a pacemaker. Frequency and distribution of right ventricular pacing, NYHA class and left ventricular ejection fraction shall be documented.
NCT00627328
Prospective study assessing the incidence of atrial high rate episodes (AHRE) in pacemaker patients with and without previously diagnosed AT.