No X-Rays needed? Ultrasound-Guided pacemaker implant shows promise

NCT ID NCT07458724

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether permanent pacemakers can be safely implanted using only ultrasound (transthoracic echocardiography) instead of traditional X-ray guidance. Thirty-one adults with arrhythmias who needed a pacemaker took part. The goal was to see if the procedure could be done without radiation while still being safe and effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Permanent pacemaker implantation guided by transthoracic echocardiography (ultrasound) without X-rays
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a radiation-free method for pacemaker implantation, reducing risks for patients and staff.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The ultrasound approach may not work for everyone, especially those with poor imaging windows.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac cardiac rhythm disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARRHYTHMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

Beijing, 100037, China

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