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Study of the Loss of AV Synchrony at Maximum Exercise

Terminated
Conditions
Pacemaker
Exercise
Blood Pressure
Interventions
Other: Stress Test
Registration Number
NCT03859167
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Brief Summary

Investigators will identify a group of patients with complete heart block and a dual chamber pacemaker who will be expected to be able to exercise on a treadmill. Investigators will utilize symptom logs, cuff and continuous blood pressure monitoring. It is planned to study the symptomatic impact of loss of AV synchrony at significant levels of exercise.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
9
Inclusion Criteria
  • Complete AV Block
  • Age less than 60
  • Easily programmable dual chamber pacemaker
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Age > 60
  • Significant Heart Failure
  • Significant angina
  • History of claudication
  • Significant orthopedic issues
  • Evidence of sinus node dysfunction
  • Taking beta blockers or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Participants with AV block with pacemakerStress TestParticipants will have a stress test, and results will be collected and recorded.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The number of participants with Loss of AV synchrony at maximum exerciseBaseline to end of stress test approximately 60 minutes.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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