There are procedure related risk factors for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) that can be identified and assessed in a prospective cohort of 300 patients at high risk for PPI
Prospective, multicenter, European registry in patients at high risk for PPI undergoing TAVI with the Edwards SAPIEN 3 valve. Additional assessment of calcification using a CT data core lab. Statistical analysis of the dataset obtained with respect to the objectives of the registry.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing transfemoral SAPIEN 3 implantation because of aortic stenosis,
* at least 1 of the identified risk factors from the retrospective part to ensure a minimum risk of 33% for PPI (presumed: pre-existing conduction disturbance, aortic valve calcification, heavily calcified LVOT, RBBB, persistent complete heart blocks, QRS duration or short membranous septum,to be confirmed);
Exclusion Criteria:
* exclusion of patients with prior pacemaker,
* with indications for pacemaker implantation prior to TAVI
* valve in valve implantation or
* without informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Occurence of permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVI in high risk patients
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03715894
SponsorInstitut für Pharmakologie und Präventive Medizin