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Central Haemodynamics and Pacing for AV Block
Sponsor: University of Tartu
Summary
A randomized, single-blind study comparing two pacing strategies in patients with atrioventricular block requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. This trial evaluates the impact of conduction system pacing (left bundle branch area pacing) versus standard right ventricular pacing on central hemodynamics, cardiac function, and patient quality of life over 12 months. The study will enroll 124 patients from two Estonian tertiary hospitals and measure central systolic arterial pressure as the primary outcome, with secondary assessments of arterial stiffness, echocardiographic parameters, electrical activation patterns, and quality of life scores.
Official title: The Pacing in Atrioventricular Block: a Comparative Evaluation of Central Haemodynamics, Cardiac Function, and Quality of Life
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
124
Start Date
2025-11-28
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Right ventricular pacing
Pacemaker implantation with RV lead placement
Conduction system pacing
Pacemaker implantation with conduction system (LBBAP) lead placement
Locations (2)
North Estonia Medical Centre
Tallinn, Harju, Estonia
Tartu University Hospital
Tartu, Tartu, Estonia