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Aortic StenosisTAVI-PACENCT05889208

Prophylactic Permanent Pacemaker in Patients With Right Bundle Branch Block Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A study testing Prophylactic pacemaker implantation in people with Aortic Stenosis and Right Bundle-Branch Block, run by Aalborg University Hospital.

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety and outcome of prophylactic pacemaker implantation in patients with right bundle-branch block undergoing trans-catheter aortic valve (TAVI) implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular ejection fraction.Participants will be… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 70 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Aortic Stenosis, Right Bundle-Branch Block
What is being tested?
Prophylactic pacemaker implantation
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
320 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Dec 2023to 1 Dec 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 70 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients undergoing TAVI indicated by severe valvular aortic stenosis
  • Written informed consent
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 40 %
  • Persistent RBBB in 12-lead electrocardiogram (RSR' pattern in V1-3, QRS duration > 120 milliseconds, and wide S wave in leads I, aVL, V5-6)

Who cannot join

  • Other indications for pacemaker implantation or previously implanted pacemaker
  • Life expectancy < 1 year
  • No written informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Ashkan Eftekhari, MD PhD contact

+4597664465

asef@rn.dk

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety and outcome of prophylactic pacemaker implantation in patients with right bundle-branch block undergoing trans-catheter aortic valve (TAVI) implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular ejection fraction.Participants will be randomized to:

  • Prophylactic pacemaker implantation prior TAVI
  • Conservative strategy
Read the detailed description

BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is standard of care treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis ≥ 75 years and/or not eligible for surgical aortic valve replacement 1. There are two types of prosthetic valves: balloon expandable (BE) and self-expandable (SE) types with their distinct features 2. The TAVI-procedure and preexisting conditions in this population entails a risk of permanent pacemaker implantation following TAVI due to conduction disturbances related to the valve implantation and valve type (BE vs. SE). The rate of permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVI is between 2.3 - 36 % depending on valve type and pre-existing conditions3. Major risk factors are right bundle branch block (RBBB), left ventricular outflow track calcification, deeper valve implantation, and SE valves4. Pre-existing RBBB in patients undergoing TAVI occurs in 10% of the cases and it is associated with poor outcome5 in terms of higher pacemaker rate and mortality. Advanced conduction disturbances in patients with pre-existing RBBB occur within three days after the TAVI-procedure6. Hence, pre-existing RBBB is a major risk factor in the TAVI-population with higher mortality7 and needs special attention in peri-operative care. Current European Society Cardiology guidelines do not recommend prophylactic pacemaker implantation in patients without indication for permanent pacing8. However, cardiac pacing is associated with a risk of complications and development of heart failure9, and there is no randomized trial demonstrating a benefit of prophylactic pacemaker implantation in patients with pre-existing RBBB. Although previous observational data suggest prophylactic pacemaker implantation in patients with pre-existing RBBB shortens the TAVI procedure and prevents rehospitalization due to heart block10. Hence, there is a gap in knowledge regarding the outcome of prophylactic permanent pacemaker implantation in patients undergoing TAVI with pre-procedural RBBB and additional risk factors for need of post-procedural permanent pacing. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcome and safety of prophylactic pacemaker implantation in this high-risk patient group versus a conservative strategy in a randomized clinical trial.

PURPOSE To evaluate safety and outcomes of prophylactic permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with RBBB undergoing TAVI.

HYPOTHESIS Prophylactic permanent pacemaker implantation reduces composite primary outcome in patients with RBBB undergoing TAVI.

Being tested
Prophylactic pacemaker implantation
Keywords
Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation, Pacemaker
Medical subject headings
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bundle-Branch Block

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Prophylactic pacemaker implantationDevice

    Pacemaker implantation prior the TAVI-procedure

Study groups in NCT05889208
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Prophylactic pacemaker implantationActive comparatorBrady-pacemaker implantation prior the TAVI-procedure. Pacemaker modus is according to local conditions.
Receives: Device: Prophylactic pacemaker implantation
Usual careNo interventionPacemaker implantation after TAVI if atrioventricular block occurs.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Events in the control arm

    Composite of all-cause mortality, unplanned pacemaker implantation and new onset of heart failure

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Jun 2023
  2. Study start1 Dec 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
320 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05889208
Sponsor's protocol ID
TAVI-PACE
Acronym
TAVI-PACE
Status last verified
May 2023
First submitted
26 May 2023
Last updated
5 Jun 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Vahanian A, Beyersdorf F, Praz F, Milojevic M, Baldus S, Bauersachs J, Capodanno D, Conradi L, De Bonis M, De Paulis R, Delgado V, Freemantle N, Gilard M, Haugaa KH, Jeppsson A, Juni P, Pierard L, Prendergast BD, Sadaba JR, Tribouilloy C, Wojakowski W; ESC/EACTS Scientific Document Group. 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease. Eur Heart J. 2022 Feb 12;43(7):561-632. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab395. No abstract available.

    PubMed 34453165
  • Suh SH, Oh TR, Choi HS, Yang EM, Kim CS, Bae EH, Ma SK, Oh KH, Hyun YY, Sung S, Kim SW; Korean Cohort Study for Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (KNOW-CKD) Investigators. Bone Mineral Density and All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Nondialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from KNOW-CKD Study. J Clin Med. 2023 Feb 25;12(5):1850. doi: 10.3390/jcm12051850.

    PubMed 36902637
  • van Rosendael PJ, Delgado V, Bax JJ. Pacemaker implantation rate after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with early and new-generation devices: a systematic review. Eur Heart J. 2018 Jun 1;39(21):2003-2013. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx785.

    PubMed 29420704
  • Maeno Y, Abramowitz Y, Kawamori H, Kazuno Y, Kubo S, Takahashi N, Mangat G, Okuyama K, Kashif M, Chakravarty T, Nakamura M, Cheng W, Friedman J, Berman D, Makkar RR, Jilaihawi H. A Highly Predictive Risk Model for Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2017 Oct;10(10 Pt A):1139-1147. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2016.11.020. Epub 2017 Apr 12.

    PubMed 28412434
  • Auffret V, Webb JG, Eltchaninoff H, Munoz-Garcia AJ, Himbert D, Tamburino C, Nombela-Franco L, Nietlispach F, Moris C, Ruel M, Dager AE, Serra V, Cheema AN, Amat-Santos IJ, de Brito FS Jr, Lemos PA, Abizaid A, Sarmento-Leite R, Dumont E, Barbanti M, Durand E, Alonso Briales JH, Vahanian A, Bouleti C, Imme S, Maisano F, Del Valle R, Benitez LM, Garcia Del Blanco B, Puri R, Philippon F, Urena M, Rodes-Cabau J. Clinical Impact of Baseline Right Bundle Branch Block in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Aug 14;10(15):1564-1574. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2017.05.030. Epub 2017 Jul 19.

    PubMed 28734885
  • Watanabe Y, Kozuma K, Hioki H, Kawashima H, Nara Y, Kataoka A, Nagura F, Nakashima M, Shirai S, Tada N, Araki M, Takagi K, Yamanaka F, Yamamoto M, Hayashida K. Pre-Existing Right Bundle Branch Block Increases Risk for Death After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With a Balloon-Expandable Valve. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2016 Nov 14;9(21):2210-2216. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2016.08.035.

    PubMed 27832846
  • Glikson M, Nielsen JC, Kronborg MB, Michowitz Y, Auricchio A, Barbash IM, Barrabes JA, Boriani G, Braunschweig F, Brignole M, Burri H, Coats AJS, Deharo JC, Delgado V, Diller GP, Israel CW, Keren A, Knops RE, Kotecha D, Leclercq C, Merkely B, Starck C, Thylen I, Tolosana JM; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy. Eur Heart J. 2021 Sep 14;42(35):3427-3520. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab364. No abstract available.

    PubMed 34455430
  • Nielsen JC, Andersen HR, Thomsen PE, Thuesen L, Mortensen PT, Vesterlund T, Pedersen AK. Heart failure and echocardiographic changes during long-term follow-up of patients with sick sinus syndrome randomized to single-chamber atrial or ventricular pacing. Circulation. 1998 Mar 17;97(10):987-95. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.97.10.987.

    PubMed 9529267
  • Okuno T, Asami M, Heg D, Lanz J, Praz F, Hagemeyer D, Brugger N, Grani C, Huber A, Spirito A, Raber L, Stortecky S, Windecker S, Pilgrim T. Impact of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Calcification on Procedural Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Aug 10;13(15):1789-1799. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2020.04.015.

    PubMed 32763071
  • Bisson A, Bodin A, Herbert J, Lacour T, Saint Etienne C, Pierre B, Clementy N, Deharo P, Babuty D, Fauchier L. Pacemaker Implantation After Balloon- or Self-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Aortic Stenosis. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 May 5;9(9):e015896. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.120.015896. Epub 2020 May 2.

    PubMed 32362220

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Prophylactic pacemaker implantation in people with Aortic Stenosis and Right Bundle-Branch Block, run by Aalborg University Hospital.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jun 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Ashkan Eftekhari, MD PhD (+4597664465, asef@rn.dk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Events in the control arm (time frame: 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05889208, which also lists 10 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Jun 2023.

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