New study aims to cut unnecessary pacemakers after heart valve procedure
NCT ID NCT04139616
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a pre-set treatment plan for managing heart rhythm issues that can occur after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The goal is to reduce the number of patients who receive a permanent pacemaker while ensuring no one is put at risk of sudden cardiac death. Researchers will follow 2,000 patients to see if the standardized approach works better than current varied practices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pre-specified treatment algorithm for managing conduction disturbances
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a standard care pathway that reduces the need for permanent pacemakers after TAVR without increasing the risk of dangerous heart rhythm events.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study testing a management strategy, not a new drug or device. Results depend on how well hospitals follow the algorithm, and individual patient factors may still require pacemakers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada
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