Pacing method to improve exercise in heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to pace the heart in people with heart failure who need a pacemaker. It aims to see if this pacing method helps them exercise more easily.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure with symptoms like shortness of breath or swelling.
- Your heart's pumping ability is low (less than 50%) or you have other signs of heart strain.
- You need a pacemaker for a slow or irregular heartbeat.
- You are able to do an exercise test on a bike or treadmill.
- You are 18 years or older and not pregnant.
- You do not have a clear need for a different type of pacing called cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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