Can a simple pacemaker tweak save hearts in shock?

NCT ID NCT06713668

First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether increasing the backup pacemaker rate to 100 beats per minute improves blood flow in adults with cardiogenic shock and a naturally slow heart rate. Participants are already in the cardiac ICU with a permanent pacemaker and a monitoring catheter. Each person will try both a standard and a faster pacemaker setting for 10 minutes to see which one helps the heart pump better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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