Assessment of Prepulse Inhibition for Shock Pain Reduction
Pain Awareness From ICD Shocks
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Pain Awareness From ICD Shocks focused on measuring Prepulse, Defibrillator
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18+ Approved indication for implantation of an ICD Able and willing to provide informed consent Independently complete and understand the Mini Mental State Evaluation Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy Cannot understand English or French Contraindicated for defibrillation testing because of risk of thromboembolism Deaf or hard of hearing, making the acute testing difficult to conduct having pain or anxiety to the extent that, in the opinion of the investigator, the results would be confounded. Having a Class I bradycardia pacing indication, requiring ongoing pacing support. Visual problems which preclude reading the computer screen for the VAS test Severe musculoskeletal disorder that makes it difficult to undergo testing in the recumbent position Do not achieve a score >24/30 on a Mini Mental State Exam
Sites / Locations
- Toronto General Hospital