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Heart ultrasound may speed up pacemaker implants and cut X-Ray use

NCT ID NCT05646251

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether using a heart ultrasound during pacemaker implantation helps doctors place the wires more accurately. 33 people with heart failure who needed a pacemaker took part. Researchers measured if the ultrasound reduced procedure time and X-ray use compared to standard methods.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make pacemaker implantation faster and safer by reducing X-ray exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 33 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 89 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patient with indication for permanent pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) utilizing conduction system pacing lead for bradycardia or cardiac resynchronization therapy * patient is willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent * pregnant * enrolled in a concurrent study that may confound the results of this study

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Conditions

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heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Heart failure

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Geisinger Clinic

    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711, United States

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