The Pacing in Atrioventricular Block: a Comparative Evaluation of Central Haemodynamics, Cardiac Function, and Quality of Life

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

A randomized, single-blind study comparing two pacing strategies in patients with atrioventricular block requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. This trial evaluates the impact of conduction system pacing (left bundle branch area pacing) versus standard right ventricular pacing on central hemodynamics, cardiac function, and patient quality of life over 12 months. The study will enroll 124 patients from two Estonian tertiary hospitals and measure central systolic arterial pressure as the primary outcome, with secondary assessments of arterial stiffness, echocardiographic parameters, electrical activation patterns, and quality of life scores.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 18-80 years

• Diagnosis of atrioventricular block

• Expected survival \>1 year

Locations
Other Locations
Estonia
North Estonia Medical Centre
RECRUITING
Tallinn
Contact Information
Primary
Silver Heinsar, MD, PhD
silver.heinsar@ut.ee
+372 5333 1997
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 124
Treatments
Active_comparator: Right ventricular pacing
Experimental: Conduction system pacing
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: North Estonia Medical Centre, Tartu University Hospital
Leads: University of Tartu

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