Pacemaker patients: researchers hunt for early warning signs of heart damage
NCT ID NCT03475498
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 1,000 people with pacemakers to understand why some develop a condition called pacing-induced cardiomyopathy, where the heart muscle weakens. Researchers will use ECG and echocardiogram tests to find early warning signs. The goal is to better identify high-risk patients and improve long-term outcomes.
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 study could help doctors identify which pacemaker patients are at risk for heart muscle weakness, leading to better monitoring and earlier treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new therapy, and results may take years to emerge. Findings may not apply to all pacemaker patients.
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Chung-Ang University Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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Chung-Buk University Hospital
RECRUITINGChungju, South Korea
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Chung-Nam University Hospital
RECRUITINGDaejeon, South Korea
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