Pain Awareness From ICD Shocks Clinical Trial
Official title:
Assessment of Prepulse Inhibition for Shock Pain Reduction- Ventricular
Patient tolerance of pain from discharges of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD's)
is highly variable. It can be influenced by psychological factors, physical condition and
the number of shocks delivered.
It has been shown that cutaneous pain perception can be reduced by delivery of a weak , low
voltage pulse (prepulse)prior to the delivery of a stronger shock.
A prepulse delivered before a high voltage ICD shock will decrease discomfort compared to a
shock of equal energy without a prepulse.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind, Primary Purpose: Prevention