Clinical trials: Defibrillation
Cardiac Arrest
Biphasic Defibrillation Study: Trial to Compare Fixed Versus Escalating Energy
This study will compare the effect of constant low-level energy [150 joules] to an escalating energy [200-300-360 joules] regimen of biphasic waveform defibrillation on multiple patient outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00212992
- Testing
- Fixed lower-energy defibrillation, Escalating higher-energy defibrillation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Tachyarrhythmia
Lead EvaluAtion for Defibrillation and Reliability (LEADR) / Lead Evaluation for Defibrillation and Reliability in Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LEADR LBBAP)
The LEADR study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of the Next Generation ICD lead. The LEADR LBBAP study is being conducted under the existing US FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for the Next Generation ICD…
- Trial name
- NCT04863664
- Testing
- Defibrillation (RV Implant), Defibrillation (LBBAP Implant)
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Australia and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 998 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrest
SmartCPR Trial: An Analysis of a Waveform-Based Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Algorithm on Survival From Out-of-Hospital Ventricular Fibrillation
This study is designed to examine the impact of an available technology within an automated external defibrillator (AEDs) to improve survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest for patients presenting in ventricular…
- Trial name
- SmartCPR (NCT00535106)
- Testing
- Automated external defibrillator (Philips FR2+ AED), SmartCPR, Delayed defibrillation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- New York City Fire Department
Cardiac Arrest, Identify of Electrocadiac Rhythm
Identification of Ventricular Fibrillation and Optimization of Defibrillation During CPR
It's so important to recognize ventricular fibrillation in cardiac arrest and defibrillation early. At the same time Research findings have identified high-quality CPR with minimum interruption is critical to the success of…
- Trial name
- IVFOD (NCT02952105)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Cardiorespiratory Arrest
Impact of Realistic Simulation Training on Nurses' Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performance
Introduction: Cardiopulmonary arrest is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular emergencies worldwide, associated with high morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- SIM-CPR Nurses (NCT07623447)
- Testing
- CPR training for nurses with the use of electrical therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Atrial Fibrillation
Study of the Effect of Cardioversion on Cardiac Volume in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The main objectives in this study were to examine the cardiac structural and functional changes in patients with persistent and permanent AF, with the aim of improving our understanding of the underlying pathophysiological…
- Trial name
- NCT00209911
- Testing
- cardioversion
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation
Study of Normal Conditions of Use, Dosing, and Safety of Intravenous (IV) Administration of Vernakalant (MK-6621-049)
This non-interventional prospective study is a post-authorization safety study (PASS) of vernakalant conducted to collect information about normal conditions of use and appropriate dosing, and to quantify possible medically…
- Trial name
- NCT01370629
- Testing
- Vernakalant
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Denmark and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 2,015 people
- Sponsor
- Correvio International Sarl
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Research on Attitudes, Confidence, and Practical Skills in Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation After Completing a Course Based on the European Resuscitation Council Model
Research on attitudes, confidence, and practical skills in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation after completing a course based on the European Resuscitation Council model
- Trial name
- RACE-CPR (NCT07331831)
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Volunteers
- 656 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Three Minutes Foundation
Cardiac Arrest
Improving Defibrillation Pad Position
Manufacturer's diagrams showing defibrillation pad positioning (as used on public access defibrillators) are anatomically incorrect and are likely to lead to poor position of defibrillation pads, with reduced defibrillation…
- Trial name
- NCT03476720
- Testing
- Pad positioning according to a manufacturer's diagram
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Improvement of BLS/AED Training Programmes
Comparison of Different Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Training Methods
This study is a prospective, randomized trial that compares the effectiveness and retention of four different training methods for the use of an AED: A. Traditional instructor based learning; B.
- Trial name
- NCT00932906
- Testing
- Different self-training methods, Standard training
- Volunteers
- 396 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Doczero
Defibrillation Testing - ICD Therapy Optimisation
Trop-Shock DFT-testing Versus None
Implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is the treatment of choice for primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death.
- Trial name
- Trop-Shock (NCT01230086)
- Testing
- ICD Implantation without DFT testing, Upper limit of vulnerability testing, T-wave shock with induction of ventricular fibrillation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen
Tachyarrhythmia
Lead Evaluation for Defibrillation and Reliability Post Approval Study
Medtronic is sponsoring the LEADR PAS to provide continuing evaluation and periodic reporting of safety and effectiveness of the OmniaSecure™ defibrillation lead following commercial release.
- Trial name
- LEADR PAS (NCT07005232)
- Testing
- defibrillation lead
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Austria and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic
Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
The HeartRunner Trial
The study will assess 30-day survival for cases where volunteer citizen responders ('heart runners') were activated through a smartphone app to retrieve an AED in case of suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) versus…
- Trial name
- NCT03835403
- Testing
- Activation of HeartRunners
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 2,114 people
- Sponsor
- Emergency Medical Services, Capital Region, Denmark
Cardiac Arrest, Sudden, Ventricular Tachycardia
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performance of Professional Rescuers With a New Defibrillation Algorithm
In the Paris (France) Medical Emergency system, in the early phase of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA), the treatment of a Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) consists of delivering an External Electric Shock (EES) by a rescuer…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest, Sudden, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Sudden Cardiac Death
- Trial name
- DEFI-2022 (NCT04691089)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- French Defence Health Service
Atrial Fibrillation Fluttering
Ankle - Brachial Index Measurement in Atrial Fibrillation
Consecutive patients with atrial fibrillation will be admitted to the hospital for electrical cardioversion. Ankle brachial index will be measured three times with oscillometric method and three times with doppler method.
- Trial name
- AFABI (NCT02986282)
- Testing
- ABI measurement using both doppler and oscillometric method
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Secondary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Longitudinal Surveillance Study of the 4-SITE Lead/Header System
Post-approval studies of implanted leads provide an opportunity to observe and assess patient outcomes and technology performance in a real-world setting.
- Trial name
- LSS of 4-SITE (NCT01596595)
- Where
- 111 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,820 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Dispatcher-Activated Neighborhood Access Defibrillation and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The hypothesis of this study is Dispatcher-Activated Neighborhood Access Defibrillation and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (NAD-CPR) would improve survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
- Trial name
- NCT02010151
- Testing
- NAD-CPR
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 3,194 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Left Atrial Appendage Thrombi
Detection of Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Thrombus: Comparison of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transesophageal Echocardiogram
The purpose of this study is to compare Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in detecting the presence of LAA thrombi in men and women with atrial fibrillation presenting for…
- Trial name
- NCT00797576
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
Erectile Dysfunction
Evaluation for Restoration of Erectile Dysfunction After Cardioversion Treatment Trial
Erectile and Cognitive function by using the questionnaire and assessment form before sinus conversion
- Trial name
- NCT02742896
- Testing
- Erectile dysfunction
- Where
- South Korea
- Sponsor
- Yong Seog Oh
Pediatrics, Defibrillators, Implantable
Precise Measurement of Pediatric Defibrillation Thresholds
Patients who receive an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) usually undergo testing at the end of the ICD procedure to measure the amount of energy able to successfully defibrillate the heart (defibrillation threshold…
- Trial name
- NCT01043562
- Testing
- Defibrillator threshold testing, Observation of post-shock intrinsic cardiac rhythm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital