Can feedback to doctors prevent heart device failures in veterans?

NCT ID NCT05062434

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether giving heart specialists detailed feedback about the pacemaker and defibrillator leads they use can improve safety for veterans. Researchers will share national data on lead failure rates with 12 VA doctors and track whether they switch to more reliable models. The goal is to reduce the chance of device failure, but this is a very early, small study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: academic detailing and audit and feedback intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help doctors choose safer heart device leads for veterans, reducing device failures.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (12 doctors) and only measures short-term changes. It may not lead to lasting improvements or apply to other settings.

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Locations

San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States

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