Can a simple ultrasound predict the best pacemaker for heart failure?
NCT ID NCT06689111
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 100 people with heart failure who need a special pacemaker. Doctors want to see if a heart ultrasound before the procedure can predict which pacing method—left bundle branch pacing or standard biventricular pacing—works better. The goal is to improve how well the heart pumps blood right after the device is implanted.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Left bundle branch pacing lead (device) and standard biventricular pacing device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best pacing method for each heart failure patient, potentially improving heart function more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may not apply to all patients. The improvement measured is acute (short-term), and long-term benefits are not yet known.
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University Hospital of Patras
RECRUITINGPátrai, Greece, 26504, Greece
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