CRM and Fusion Beats: Effects of Progressive Fusion on Intra-left Ventricular Mechanical Function

August 31, 2011 updated by: Essentia Health

This study is looking at cardiac rhythm management (CRM) and fusion beats in patients who have a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), to determine if there is a correlation between the time between the contraction of the upper chambers of the heart (atrium) and the lower chambers of the heart, (ventricle) and heart function.

Some studies of people with pacemakers have been done to determine if shortening the time of contraction between the atrium and ventricle could benefit the function of the left ventricle. These studies have shown that there is no benefit in heart function.There have been other studies which have shown that chronic pacing of the right ventricle, especially with the lead placed at the tip of the right ventricle, can lead to a decrease in the function of the left ventricle and congestive heart failure. In some patients long term pacing of the right ventricle has also been associated with a reduction in the ability of the left ventricle to pump blood. This is know as a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, which can be documented by an echocardiogram.

This study proposes to evaluate the acute effects of progressive paced fusion beats on the left ventricle to answer the question whether there is an delay between the atrium and ventricle that is "too long" or "too short".

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

25

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

  • United States
    • Minnesota
      • Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55805
        • Essentia Health

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 and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Pacemaker clinic or inpatient EP at St. Marys' Medical Center Duluth MN

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Dual chamber pacemaker or ICD device
  • Left Ventrical Ejection Fraction (LVEF) 40% or less
  • Sinus Rhythm with intact atrioventricular conduction with a PR interval greater than 200 msec QRS less than 120 msec
  • Pacing right ventricle lead in the right ventricular apex (RVA), system implanted within 6 weeks or chronically implanted system with histograms showing 20% or less right ventricle pacing

Exclusion Criteria:

  • LVEF greater than 40%,
  • Any rhythm other than sinus rhythm
  • Second degree or higher atrioventricular block
  • Native Heart Rate less than 40 beats per minute or greater than 90 beats per minute
  • Left ventricle or Chronic Sinus lead in non-RVA location
  • Chronically implanted system with greater than 20% right ventricle pacing

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Observation
30 Patients with dualchamber pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Acute effect of mechanical dyssynchrony measured by septal to lateral wall delay using tissue doppler imaging between baseline non-fused atrioventricular conduction and varying degrees of paced and native atrioventricular conduction.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Stroke volume as measured by time velocity integral across the aorta valve between baseline non-fused atrioventricular conduction, and varying degrees of paced and native atrioventricular conduction.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Essentia Health

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 25, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 6, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

February 8, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 2, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 31, 2011

Last Verified

August 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 12-07-02

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