Tiny study probes whether zapping heart scars helps pumping
NCT ID NCT04757168
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether electrically stimulating scarred heart muscle after a heart attack could improve how well the heart contracts. Ten patients undergoing a standard procedure for abnormal heart rhythms had their heart function measured before and after stimulation of the scar area. The goal was to see if local and overall heart pumping improved, even briefly.
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 point toward a new way to improve heart function in people with scarred heart muscle after a heart attack.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only measures short-term changes during a procedure, not long-term benefits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ROLLIN Anne
Toulouse, CHU de Toulouse, 31059, France
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