Routine ICD testing under review: does it help or harm?

NCT ID NCT04206371

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study followed 143 people with implantable defibrillators (ICDs) who needed a replacement. Researchers checked whether routine defibrillator testing during the replacement procedure is safe and helps find device problems. The goal was to better understand how to manage these devices without causing extra risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Caen

    Caen, Normandy, 14000, France

  • CHU de Toulouse-Hôpital Rangueil

    Toulouse, Occitanie, 31400, France

  • CMC Ambroise Paré

    Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut

    Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, 84902, France

  • Hôpital Privé du Confluent

    Nantes, Pays de la Loire Region, 44277, France

  • Hôpital Trousseau

    Chambray-lès-Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, 37170, France

  • Institut Lorrain du Coeur et des Vaisseaux Louis Mathieu-CHU de Nancy-Hôpitaux de Brabois

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Grand Est, 54500, France

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