Ventricular Tachycardia
Conditions
Brief summary
Open label study of transcutaneous magnetic stimulation targeting the stellate ganglion in patients with ventricular tachycardia
Interventions
Transcutaneous magnetic stimulation targeting the stellate ganglion
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age \>18years * Documented ventricular tachycardia within the preceding 72 hours
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy * Implanted ventricular assist device * Metal implanted in heard or neck (except the mouth) * Implanted medication pumps * Cochlear implant * Implanted brain stimulator * Ocular implant * History of malignancy in the region of stimulation (neck)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ventricular Tachycardia | 0-72 hours after enrollment | Burden (number of episodes) of ventricular tachycardia |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Non sustained ventricular tachycardia | 0-72 hours after enrollment | Burden (number of episodes) of ventricular tachycardia |
| Discomfort | Assessed immediately following stimulation | Discomfort experienced during stimulation (on scale of 0-10) reported by patient |
Countries
United States