Which ICD lead lasts longer in kids? study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT00335036

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at two types of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) leads in children and patients with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see which lead type works better, lasts longer, and is easier to remove if needed. The study enrolled 748 people but was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital Boston

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ICD lead (implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose better ICD leads for children and heart patients, reducing the need for risky lead removal procedures.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. It only compares lead types, not a cure or new treatment, and risks like infection or lead failure remain.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiomyopathy congenital heart disease Death, Sudden, Cardiac long QT syndrome ventricular fibrillation ventricular tachycardia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.