NCT07372196

Left Bundle Branch Pacing in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy After Myectomy

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation · Network
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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. 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. 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.

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.

Conditions

• HCM - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Sudden Cardiac Death
• Left Bundle Branch Pacing
• ICD
• Heart Failure (HF)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	ICD with left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP)	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.
DEVICE	dual-chamber ICD	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-14
• Primary completion: 2027-05-01
• Completion: 2027-07-01
• First posted: 2026-01-28
• Last updated: 2026-01-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Russia