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Study for the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Heart Function related to high blood pressure using Right upper chamber Pacing controlled by the PressurePaceTM System.

Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Diastolic (congestive) heart failure,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/08/056316
Lead Sponsor
BaroPace Inc.
Brief Summary

This study is a prospective, double blind, self-controlled, randomized, cross-over study to evaluate the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of treating patients with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) associated with hypertension using the PressurePaceâ„¢ system of Right Atrial Pacing regulated by blood pressure in subjects with dual chamber pacemakers.

The objective of this study is to show that blood pressure-controlled right atrial pacing improves exercise tolerance, improves heart failure symptoms, and improves hypertension control in subjects with HFpEF associated with hypertension compared to conventional bradycardia pacing alone.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have a Pacetronix dual chamber pacemaker implanted for > 2 weeks that is more than 6 months from ERI (elective replacement indicator).
  • Ages: Adult subjects > 35 years and < 90 of age.
  • Have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction defined as ejection fraction > 45 percent.
  • Have hypertension (SBP >135 mmHg) within 30 days before the start of screening, despite at least one or more medication for the treatment of hypertension.
  • Screening average right atrial pacing < 50% and average intrinsic/pacing heart rate < 70 bpm over the previous clinical monitoring period of the pacemaker diagnostics of at least 14 days 6.
  • Blood pressure of no less than 135 systolic and a diastolic blood pressure no less than 85 mm Hg at initial screening over 3 readings in 30 minutes in the sitting position, in the left arm.
  • Able to tolerate at least 3 minutes of a Modified Bruce Protocol Treadmill 8.
  • Physically capable and willing to perform repeated 6-minute walk tests associated with the study, and a baseline distance of at least 225 meters.
  • Symptoms limiting the duration of the 6-minute walk test must be due to heart failure alone.
  • Willing and able to sign consent.
  • Stable medications for Hypertension for at least 4 weeks prior to screening.
Exclusion Criteria
  • A resting SBP > 170 mmHg, or < 130 SBP at screening average over 3 readings in 30 minutes.
  • The readings will be taken with the blood pressure cuff on the subject’s left arm while seated after at least ten minutes of rest.
  • Consecutive readings will be taken at least 10 minutes apart.
  • A resting DBP > 120 mmHg, or < 80 at screening average over 3 measurements in 30 minutes.
  • Physical or psychological condition which would impair study participation.
  • End Stage Renal Disease on haemodialysis 5.
  • Indications for emergency surgery at time of screening or planned surgery before the 49-day follow-up 6.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Hospitalized in the prior six months for a heart attack, stroke, or TIA, or have a history of blood-pressure related syncope in last 6 months.
  • Have a pacemaker that is currently the subject of a manufacturer’s recall or regulatory advisory of malfunction.
  • Prone to atrial or ventricular arrhythmias with altered pacing.
  • Unstable from a cardiovascular standpoint, such as on-going chest pain, the diagnosis of heart failure with reduced EF, or who report being ill or otherwise uncomfortable, medically, or psychologically at the time of study.
  • Unable to interact and execute commands with the BaroPace modules during the screening phase.
  • Taking short-acting Nifedipine or Clonidine or taking ISA Beta Blockers; Acebutolol, Pindolol, Sectral or Visken.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy EvaluationAt Screening Day, Day 7, Day 28, Day 49 | From screening to end of study- Day 49
Modified Bruce Protocol treadmill total exercise timeAt Screening Day, Day 7, Day 28, Day 49 | From screening to end of study- Day 49
Safety EvaluationAt Screening Day, Day 7, Day 28, Day 49 | From screening to end of study- Day 49
Absence of Related Serious Adverse eventsAt Screening Day, Day 7, Day 28, Day 49 | From screening to end of study- Day 49
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy EvaluationNYHA class

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Dr. C.M. Chopra Hospital & Heart Care Centre

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Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

LPS Institute of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, GSVM Medical College

🇮🇳

Nagar, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Maharaja Agrasen Superspeciality Hospital

🇮🇳

Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

National Institute of Medical Science and Research

🇮🇳

Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

Dr. C.M. Chopra Hospital & Heart Care Centre
🇮🇳Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India
Dr Rohit Chopra
Principal investigator
8867137737
Drrc2306@gmail.com

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