Pacemaker study reveals Heart's pumping secrets
NCT ID NCT03446326
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different heart rates and body positions change the amount of blood the heart pumps. Researchers will safely adjust the heart rates of 25 people with permanent pacemakers while they lie down or stand up. The goal is to better understand fainting spells (vasovagal syncope) and improve future treatments.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 25 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2018
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years (inclusive) * Implanted permanent pacemaker or implanted defibrillator capable of atrial and ventricular pacing * LV ejection fraction \>50% Exclusion Criteria: * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent * Clinical need for a cardiac resynchronization device
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Locations
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University of Calgary
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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