Status:
COMPLETED
Stimulation of the Diaphragm in Patients With Severe Heart Failure Following Heart Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Luzerner Kantonsspital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Inovise Medical
Conditions:
Heart Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study examines whether a permanent stimulation of the diaphragm improves left ventricular function in patients with severe heart failure following heart surgery.
Detailed Description
Previous studies have shown that temporary stimulation of the diaphragm using an electrode to the phrenic nerve reduces electrical mechanical activation time (EMAT) and improves left ventricular funct...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients following open heart surgery who need permanent pacing
Exclusion
- Patients with fast changing need of vasopressors
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00769678
Start Date
October 1 2008
Last Update
April 17 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Kantonsspital Luzern
Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 6000