New pacing technique may protect heart function better than standard method

NCT ID NCT04730921

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested a newer pacing method (left bundle branch area pacing) against the standard method (right ventricular pacing) in 486 adults with atrioventricular block, a condition where the heart's electrical signals are delayed. The goal was to see if the newer method better preserves heart function and reduces risks like heart failure or death. Participants received a pacemaker implant and were followed over time to compare outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Anzhen hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China

  • Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, China

  • Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100037, China

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

  • Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China

  • The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University

    Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052, China

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