Research Study for Patients Receiving a Pacemaker

Study Summary

Dr. Martin Burke is conducting a research study at the University of Chicago for subjects who need a permanent implantable pacemaker as part of their normal, routine medical care. The device that subjects will receive is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is not considered experimental.

This study will compare two sensors found inside the pacemaker device. The first sensor, the minute-ventilation sensor, measures respiratory rate (this is the amount you breathe). The second sensor, the accelerometer, measures motion. By using information from either sensor, the pacemaker can increase your heart rate (or how fast your heart beats) based on the amount of breathing or motion you are doing. For example, the pacing system provides a different heart rate for a person going for a walk than for the same person carrying groceries. This study will compare minute ventilation to accelerometer to see which sensor is best by measuring the amount of exercise that you are able to do.

Your doctor will schedule an implant visit, a two-week visit, a one-month visit, and a two-month visit. Some of the procedures that may be done during the study include physical examinations, medical history, urine testing, and a few different types of exercise testing.

Benefits

You may not benefit directly from this research. However, the medical knowledge obtained from this study may be of considerable benefit to help treat heart patients in the future.

Participation Details

Initial selection criteria include:

• Male or female 18 years of age or greater
• Must be scheduled to receive a pacemaker as part of your normal routine care.
• Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test in order to participate
• Must meet study medical criteria as evaluated by Dr. Burke

Study Director: Dr. Martin Burke
Department: Cardiology

For more information contact:
amcauley@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
(773) 702-5877
IRB: #16845A