Nerve stimulation for irregular heartbeats
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle nerve-stimulation device worn on the ear can reduce dangerous heart-rhythm problems. There are two groups: one for people with frequent extra heartbeats (PVCs) and one for people with a defibrillator who have had repeated episodes of a more serious rhythm problem (VT).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- For the PVC group: you have extra heartbeats more than 10% of the time on a 24-hour heart monitor.
- For the VT group: you have a heart condition called structural heart disease, have a defibrillator, and have had at least 3 significant VT episodes in the last 6 months.
- You do not have epilepsy, are not pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next year, and do not use a TENS device.
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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