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NCT Number: NCT02252575

Assessment of Electromagnetic Interference Between E-transportation and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

E-Transportation is increasing all over the world. It is not known if the used engines interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices. The study evaluates such potential interferences in vivo.

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Key information

Conditions

Electromagnetic Interference

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen

Munich, 80636, Germany

About this study

E-Transportation is increasing all over the world. It is not known if the used engines interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices. The study evaluates different types of electric motors with regard to electromagnetic interference with implanted pacemakers or cardioverter-defibrillators.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • implanted cardiac implantable electronic device with regular function

Exclusion criteria

  • implanted cardiac implantable electronic device with irregular function

Treatment and study plan

Electromagnetic field

Device

Exposure to the electromagnetic fields of electric motors

Primary outcomes

  1. Occurrence of electromagnetic interference

    Time frame: acute setting

    Occurrence of electromgantic interference during an exposure time of approximately 5 minutes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2017
First posted
Sep 30, 2014
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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