Could a simple pacemaker tweak help shock patients?
NCT ID NCT06713668
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether increasing the backup pacing rate from 75 to 100 beats per minute improves heart function in adults with cardiogenic shock and a permanent pacemaker. Twenty-five participants in the cardiac ICU will be exposed to both rates in random order, with heart function measured after 10 minutes. The goal is to see if a faster rate can boost blood flow without additional drugs or procedures.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Backup pacing rate change (device intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple pacemaker adjustment to help stabilize blood flow in critically ill heart patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (25 people) testing only short-term effects (10 minutes per setting). It may not show meaningful improvement or translate to real-world outcomes.
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