Can a simple body scan safely check fluid levels in heart device patients?
NCT ID NCT03045822
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial asks whether bioimpedance analysis—a quick, painless way to measure body fluid—can be used safely in people with implanted heart devices like pacemakers and defibrillators. Current guidelines warn against it due to possible electromagnetic interference, but this has not been well studied. The study will monitor 200 adults with such devices during and after the scan to see if it disrupts device function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bioimpedance analysis
- What this could lead to
- If safe, this could allow doctors to use bioimpedance to detect fluid buildup in heart failure patients with implanted devices, improving treatment guidance.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, and it only checks for immediate device interference—not long-term safety or clinical benefit. Results may not apply to all device types.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France