Pacemakers may double as sleep apnea detectors
NCT ID NCT05127720
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 1000 people with slow heart rates who already have a specific pacemaker. Researchers want to see if the pacemaker's data on sleep breathing and activity can predict future heart attacks, strokes, or irregular heartbeats. No new treatments are given—just observation over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that pacemakers can help detect sleep apnea and predict heart problems, leading to better monitoring without extra devices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove cause and effect, and results might not apply to all pacemaker patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University Innsbruck
RECRUITINGInnsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria
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