New pacemaker technique could improve outcomes for heart rhythm patients
NCT ID NCT07314008
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two pacemaker strategies for people with sick sinus syndrome and AV conduction delay. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) or minimized ventricular pacing (MVP). The goal is to see which method leads to fewer deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, or persistent atrial fibrillation. About 440 adults will take part across multiple centers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that LBBAP is a better pacing method for people with certain heart rhythm problems, potentially reducing complications like heart failure or atrial fibrillation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage comparison study, not a large-scale trial. The benefits may not be significant, and device implantation carries risks like infection or lead displacement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asan Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeoul, Songpa-gu, 05505, South Korea
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