Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) Therapy

NCT02083419 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 6

Last updated 2017-02-08

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or biventricular pacing is a useful treatment for heart failure and those suffering from arrhythmias. The purpose of this research study is to determine the effect left-ventricular pacing has on patients who have a ventricular assist device.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

LVAD CRT

The following procedures will be performed: limited echocardiogram, an adjustment to the CRT device's programmed settings, follow-up in 30 days to adjust the CRT device's programmed settings. In addition, quality of life questionnaires will be filled out and a 6 minute walk test will be completed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mustafa Ahmed, MD · University of Florida

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-04-28
Primary Completion
2017-01-31
Completion
2017-02-02

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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