Simple ECG may replace extra test for heart device
NCT ID NCT07157449
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) can tell if a patient is eligible for a subcutaneous defibrillator (S-ICD), a device that prevents sudden cardiac arrest. Currently, patients need a special 3-lead screening ECG, but researchers want to see if the standard ECG works just as well. They will analyze ECGs from 1,000 adults using artificial intelligence to find markers that predict success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could simplify the screening process for subcutaneous defibrillators, making it faster and more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not change current practice if the standard ECG proves unreliable.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, Nantes, 44093, France
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