Assessment of Prepulse Inhibition for Shock Pain Reduction

November 13, 2006 updated by: University Health Network, Toronto

Assessment of Prepulse Inhibition for Shock Pain Reduction- Ventricular

Patient tolerance of pain from discharges of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD's) is highly variable. It can be influenced by psychological factors, physical condition and the number of shocks delivered.

It has been shown that cutaneous pain perception can be reduced by delivery of a weak , low voltage pulse (prepulse)prior to the delivery of a stronger shock.

A prepulse delivered before a high voltage ICD shock will decrease discomfort compared to a shock of equal energy without a prepulse.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

10

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4
        • Toronto General Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 88 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

18+ Approved indication for implantation of an ICD Able and willing to provide informed consent Independently complete and understand the Mini Mental State Evaluation

Exclusion Criteria:

Pregnancy Cannot understand English or French Contraindicated for defibrillation testing because of risk of thromboembolism Deaf or hard of hearing, making the acute testing difficult to conduct having pain or anxiety to the extent that, in the opinion of the investigator, the results would be confounded.

Having a Class I bradycardia pacing indication, requiring ongoing pacing support.

Visual problems which preclude reading the computer screen for the VAS test Severe musculoskeletal disorder that makes it difficult to undergo testing in the recumbent position Do not achieve a score >24/30 on a Mini Mental State Exam

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Assessment from pain perception from a shock preceded by a prepulse compared to a non prepulsed shock

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Health Network, Toronto

Collaborators

Abbott Medical Devices
Dr. Douglas Cameron

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Douglas A Cameron, MD, UHN

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2005

Study Completion

June 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 15, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 19, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 14, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2006

Last Verified

September 1, 2006

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 04-0252-B

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