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HCM - Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyLEFTpaceHCMNCT07372196

Left Bundle Branch Pacing in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy After Myectomy

A study testing ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) and dual-chamber ICD in people with HCM - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sudden Cardiac Death, run by Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation at 1 site in Russia.

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Trial summary

Pilot interventional randomized clinical trial to study the efficacy of left bundle branch pacing in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after myectomy for the prevention of progression of heart failure, prevent the occurrence of life-threatening rhythm disturbances and promote reverse remodeling of the LV. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) and dual-chamber ICD
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteRussia
Study dates
14 Nov 2025to 1 Jul 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 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men and women aged 18 years and older;
  • Patients with post-myectomy HCM who develop LBBB with a QRS complex greater than 130 ms and a high risk of SCD (HCM Risk-SCD ≥ 6%);
  • Signed informed consent to participate in the study;

Who cannot join

  • Absence of QRS complex morphology consistent with LBBB in LBBB with a positive QRS complex less than 130 ms;
  • Presence of baseline complete RBBB;
  • Heart transplantation or implantation of an LVAD is planned within the next 6 months;
  • Patients with intermediate or low risk of SCD;
  • History of AMI less than three months prior to study inclusion;
  • Acute renal and hepatic failure;
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  • Acute infectious diseases;
  • Presence of mental illness;
  • Presence of other illnesses for which life expectancy is less than one year;
  • Patient refusal to participate in the study at any stage;

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Valentina Sergeevna Kirilova, PhD, MD contact

+79044714203

kirilova_v@meshalkin.ru

Russia1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Meshalkin Scientific Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

    Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk Oblast, 630055

    Valentina Sergeevna Kirilova, PhD, MD, 79044714203, kirilova_v@meshalkin.ru

    Alexander V. Bogachev-Prokofiev, DMS, MD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Pilot interventional randomized clinical trial to study the efficacy of left bundle branch pacing in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after myectomy for the prevention of progression of heart failure, prevent the occurrence of life-threatening rhythm disturbances and promote reverse remodeling of the LV.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator with left bundle branch block pacing and a dual-chamber cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with HCM and complete left bundle branch block after myectomy at high risk of SCD.

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Objectives of the study:

  1. To analyze the safety of ICD implantation procedures with LBBB pacing in patients with HCM and LBBB after myectomy at high risk of SCD;
  2. To develop a technique for LBBB lead implantation in patients with HCM and LBBB after myectomy;
  3. To conduct a comparative analysis of QRS complex duration data based on ECG data before and after surgery, LV activation time, and pacing threshold based on postoperative programming data;
  4. To conduct a comparative analysis of the functional class of CHF, NT-proBNP, the presence/absence of interventricular and intraventricular dyssynchrony, the degree of diastolic dysfunction, LVEF, and LV EDV based on echocardiography data before and 12 months after surgery;
  5. Conduct a comparative analysis of QRS complex duration data based on ECG data, LV activation time, pacing threshold, the presence of recorded episodes of AF, VT, VF, antitachycardia and shock therapy according to programming data at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery;
  6. Assess quality of life before and 12 months after surgery using the KCCQ-12 questionnaire; 30 patients (15 patients in each group) will be randomly separated into 2 groups. All participants go through ICD programming at 3, 6, and 12 months after myectomy, assessment of left ventricular remodeling based on ECG and echocardiography, NT-proBNP, assessment of quality of life before surgery and 12 months after surgery.
Read the detailed description

After a discussion about the possibility of participating in the study, the patient is presented with an informed consent form and all questions of interest are explained. If consent to participate in the study is obtained, the patient and the researcher fill in all the required fields of two copies of the informed consent form and sign it. If necessary, the researcher re-explains any information regarding the study. Once informed consent has been obtained, an Individual Registration Card (IRC) is completed for the patient enrolled in the study. Completion of the IRC also continues until the completion of all stages of the study.

30 patients (15 patients in each group) will be randomly separated into 2 groups: dual-chamber ICD and a dual-chamber ICD with LBB pacing.

Initial data:

  • Demographic indicators: age, gender, height, weight, body mass index;
  • Disease severity: SCD risk, CHF functional class, NT-proBNP, presence/absence of interventricular and intraventricular dyssynchrony, degree of diastolic dysfunction, LVEF, LVEDV;
  • Comorbidities: myocardial infarction, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, chronic kidney disease, liver failure, stroke.
  • The quality of life questionnaire Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ-12)

Intraoperative:

  • QRS complex duration according to ECG;
  • LV activation time;
  • Pacing threshold.

Hospitalization period:

  1. Complications related to the ICD implantation procedure;
  2. Adequate ICD function according to ECG and programming data.

ICD Implantation with Left Bundle Branch Pacing: Incision in the left or right connector area parallel to the key. Vein puncture. Electrodes are passed through the introducer system. Before implantation, a safety electrode is implanted in the LBBB at the apex of the right ventricle.

The His bundle is recorded 1-1.5 cm apically (toward the apex of the right ventricle) in the area of the interventricular septum. Pacing from this area of the QRS complex in lead V1 has a "W" morphology. Insert the electrode into the thick interventricular septum. After each ventricular extrasystole, stop inserting and measure the following parameters:

  1. Unipolar impedance. The deeper into the septum, the lower the impedance. The target impedance is at least 500 ohms.
  2. Change the activation pattern from LBBB to RBBB.
  3. Initially, an increase, then a decrease in the unipolar signal. Fix the electrode with invisible U-shaped sutures. Control programming. Layered wound closure.

Statistical analysis:

Comparisons of continuous outcomes will be performed using the Mann-Whitney test for non-normal variables and the Welch t-test for normal variables. Comparisons of binary outcomes will be performed using the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test.

Being tested
ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), dual-chamber ICD
Keywords
sudden cardiac death, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Left Bundle Branch Pacing, ICD, Heart failure, myectomy
Medical subject headings
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Death, Sudden, Cardiac, Heart Failure

What participants receive

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

  • ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP)Device

    Also called Left bundle branch block (LBBB) pacing

    Incision in the left or right connector area parallel to the key. Vein puncture. Electrodes are passed through the introducer system. Before implantation, a safety electrode is implanted in the LBBB at the apex of the right ventricle.

    The His bundle is recorded 1-1.5 cm apically (toward the apex of the right ventricle) in the area of the interventricular septum. Pacing from this area of the QRS complex in lead V1 has a "W" morphology. Insert the electrode into the thick interventricular septum. After each ventricular extrasystole, stop inserting and measure the following parameters:

    1. Unipolar impedance. The deeper into the septum, the lower the impedance. The target impedance is at least 500 ohms.
    2. Change the activation pattern from LBBB to RBBB.
    3. Initially, an increase, then a decrease in the unipolar signal. Fix the electrode with invisible U-shaped sutures. Control programming. Layered wound closure.
  • dual-chamber ICDDevice

    Under local anesthesia, an incision was made parallel to the clavicle in the left junctional area. A subcutaneous bed for the pacemaker was created. Hemostasis was maintained. The communicating vein was punctured from the wound, and through a system of introducers, it was continuously fixed in the right ventricular septum under fluoroscopic control. The electrode was fixed with a U-shaped suture. The communicating vein was again punctured, and through the system of introducers, an electrode was inserted, which was firmly fixed in the right atrial appendage under fluoroscopic control. The electrode was fixed with a U-shaped suture. The electrodes are connected to the pacemaker. Layered wound suturing is performed. An aseptic dressing is applied.

Study groups in NCT07372196
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1: Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP)ExperimentalParticipants assigned to Group 1 will implantation of a dual-chamber cardioverter-defibrillator with left bundle branch block pacing
Receives: Device: ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP)
Group 2: Dual-chamber cardioverter-defibrillatorActive comparatorParticipants assigned to Group 2 will implantation of a dual-chamber cardioverter-defibrillator
Receives: Device: dual-chamber ICD

What is being measured

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

  1. Serious Adverse Events

    Absence of procedural complications requiring emergency surgical intervention (major bleeding, pneumothorax, tamponade, etc.)

    Measured: 48 hours

  2. Efficiency

    Technical Success of the Procedure

    1. Reduction in QRS Duration Decrease in paced QRS duration by ≥ 20 ms compared with the baseline intrinsic QRS duration during complete left bundle branch block. Time Frame: At the time of implantation.
    2. QRS morphology consistent with conduction system pacing: rSR', rSr', or qR pattern in lead V1.

    Time Frame: At the time of implantation.

    Measured: 3-6-12 month

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Hospitalization for heart failure, assessment of the functional class of CH, measurement of NT-proBNP, assessment of LV remodeling, antitachycardia and shock therapy, paroxysms of supraventricular tachycardia, quality of life

    • Hospitalization for heart failure within 12 months after ICD implantation;
    • Assessment of the functional class of CHF according to the NYHA classification at 12 months;
    • Measurement of NT-proBNP at 12 months after ICD implantation;
    • Assessment of LV remodeling (presence/absence of interventricular and intraventricular dyssynchrony) at 12 months;
    • Assessment of left ventricular end-diastolic volume at 12 months;
    • Assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction at 12 months;
    • Antitachycardia and shock therapy according to ICD programming data at 12 months;
    • Registered paroxysms of supraventricular tachycardia according to ICD programming data at 12 months;
    • Assessment of quality of life using the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ-12) at 12 months (0 to 24 = very poor to poor; 25 to 49 = poor to fair; 50 to 74 = fair to good; and 75 to 100 = good to excellent);

    Measured: 3-6-12 month

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Jan 2026
  2. Study start14 Nov 2025
  3. Primary completion1 May 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jul 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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07372196
Sponsor's protocol ID
02-5/2025
Acronym
LEFTpaceHCM
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
1 Jan 2026
Last updated
28 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) and dual-chamber ICD in people with HCM - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sudden Cardiac Death, run by Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation at 1 site in Russia.

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 3 inclusion and 10 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Russia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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 Valentina Sergeevna Kirilova, PhD, MD (+79044714203, kirilova_v@meshalkin.ru), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Serious Adverse Events (time frame: 48 hours). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 28 Jan 2026.

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