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Pacemaker DependencePhase 3NCT00182416

Second Canadian Trial of Physiologic Pacing (CTOPP II): Pilot Trial

A Phase 3 study testing pacemaker in people with Pacemaker Dependence, run by Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation at 5 sites in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Pacemaker therapy has been recognized as effective for the control of sinus and atrio-ventricular (AV) node dysfunction. Single chamber pacing when compared with dual chamber pacing, has numerous advantages of low complication rates, lower cost, better longevity, with non-inferiority in the quality of life and hard… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 66 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pacemaker Dependence
What is being tested?
pacemaker
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
300 participants
Where
5 sitesCanada
Study dates
May 2004to Jan 2006
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 66 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient has symptomatic bradycardia and is a candidate for first pacemaker implantation
  • Patient has high risk of being pacemaker dependent by (at least one of the following):
  • Average heart rate of 60 or less on pre-implant Holter
  • Maximal heart rate of 60 in patient on telemetry monitoring 12 hrs preoperatively, when not under medications decreasing heart rate, or under chronic medical treatment inducing bradycardia, which is unlikely to be changed
  • First degree AV block with PR intervals > 300 ms, or second degree AV block at heart rates <= 80 bpm.
  • Dependence for 12 hrs when on temporary pacemaker set at 50 bpm if bradycardia is not secondary to medication, or under chronic medical treatment inducing bradycardia, which is unlikely to be changed.

Who cannot join

  • Age <= 65 years
  • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
  • Indication for ICD
  • Non-cardiovascular death is likely to occur within 3 years
  • Geographical, social, or psychiatric reasons making follow-up problematic

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

Canada5 sites
  • Hamilton Health Sciences - General Division

    Hamilton, Ontario

  • Kingston General Hospital

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

    Kitchener, Ontario, N2M 1B2

  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7

  • St. Michael's Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8

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About this study

Pacemaker therapy has been recognized as effective for the control of sinus and atrio-ventricular (AV) node dysfunction. Single chamber pacing when compared with dual chamber pacing, has numerous advantages of low complication rates, lower cost, better longevity, with non-inferiority in the quality of life and hard outcomes proven in direct randomized comparisons. However, comparison between single and dual chamber pacers was never adequate, since not more then half of the patients in the trials were actually using pacemakers for the majority of the time. Routine dual chamber pacing using a right ventricle apical lead is also associated with significant increase in peri-operative and remote complications. Some of these complications may be related to ventricular desynchronization secondary to the pacing location, which is potentially avoidable by using biventricular pacing. A randomized trial which will compare single chamber rate responsive pacing to the best available modification of dual chamber pacing (biventricular pacing) in suitable patients is therefore warranted.

Being tested
pacemaker
Keywords
pacemakers, atrial fibrillation, stroke, cardiovascular death
Medical subject headings
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke

What participants receive

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

  • pacemakerDevice

What is being measured

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

  1. Predictors of future pacemaker dependence

  2. Feasibility of the trial

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Sep 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2004
  3. Study completionJan 2006

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Enrolment
300 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00182416
Sponsor's protocol ID
CTMG-2005-CTOPPII
Status last verified
Oct 2007
First submitted
13 Sep 2005
Last updated
19 Oct 2007
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing pacemaker in people with Pacemaker Dependence, run by Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation at 5 sites in Canada.

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 6 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2007. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Canada. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Predictors of future pacemaker dependence. 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 19 Oct 2007.

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