Can smart alerts replace routine checkups for pacemakers?
NCT ID NCT06937658
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways of managing heart devices like pacemakers and defibrillators: one uses remote alerts to guide care, the other follows standard guidelines. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with wireless devices to see if the alert-based approach is safe and effective. The goal is to reduce unnecessary visits while keeping patients healthy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Alert-based care (remote monitoring alerts) vs. guideline-based care
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make managing heart devices more efficient by using remote alerts instead of routine in-person visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. Alert-driven care might miss some issues caught by standard visits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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