Clinical trials: Catheter Ablation
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Cryoballon Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
A randomized trial has recently demonstrated non-inferiority of cryoballoon vs. radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation in patients with drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Trial name
- IRON-ICE (NCT03365700)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryoballoon ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Luigi Sacco University Hospital
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation
DiamondTemp™ Ablation System for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of the DIAMOND-AF study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the DiamondTemp System for the treatment of drug refractory, recurrent, symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients.
- Trial name
- DIAMOND-AF (NCT03334630)
- Testing
- DiamondTemp Ablation catheter, TactiCath Quartz Ablation catheter
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 482 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Atrial Fibrillation, Hemolysis
Hemolysis During Pulsed-field and Radiofrequency Ablation
Hemolysis during and after catheter ablation will be compared between catheter ablation performed using radiofrequency and pulsed-field energy.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Hemolysis, Pulsed-field Ablation
- Trial name
- NCT06096428
- Testing
- Pulsed-field ablation, Radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Deep Sedation vs. General Anesthesia for Pulsed Field Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation
1. Research Title: A Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Deep Sedation With Dexmedetomidine Combined With Remimazolam and Remifentanil Versus General Anaesthesia for Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation 2.
- Trial name
- SAFE-PFA (NCT07621432)
- Testing
- Standardized Deep Sedation Protocol, Standard General Anesthesia
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
Atrial Fibrillation
Radiofrequency vs Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Assessed by Implantable Cardiac Monitor
The study is a prospective randomized comparison of two methods of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: Radiofrequency ablation which is the standard of care will be compared to Cryoballoon ablation to perform pulmonary vein…
- Trial name
- RACE-AF (NCT03805555)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation, Cryoballoon ablation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Multi-electrode Radiofrequency Balloon Catheter Use for the Isolation of the Pulmonary Veins.
This clinical investigation is a prospective, multicenter, single arm clinical evaluation utilizing the multi-electrode radiofrequency balloon catheter and the multi-electrode circular diagnostic catheter.
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT03437733)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 5 sites in Czechia, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The Study for Evaluate of Safety and Efficacy of Vein of Marshall RF Ablation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the initial safety and effectiveness of an investigational medical device. Electrode catheter ablation of the Marshall vein is performed using TIRA, a clinical trial medical device…
- Trial name
- NCT05854238
- Testing
- TIRA-VoM
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Tau-MEDICAL Co., Ltd.
Ventricular Tachycardia
Catheter Ablation Versus Radio-Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study compares two arms - the current standard of care catheter ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia compared to stereotactic radiotherapy to non-invasively ablate ventricular tachycardia using a novel non-invasive ECG based…
- Trial name
- CARA-VT RCT (NCT05047198)
- Testing
- Control - Catheter Ablation for VT, Treatment - Non-Invasive Radio Ablation for VT
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Effect of Empirical Left Atrial Appendage Isolation on Long-term Procedure Outcome in Patients With Persistent or Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Catheter Ablation
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to assess whether empirical Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) isolation along with the standard approach of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and ablation of extra-pulmonary triggers is…
- Trial name
- BELIEF (NCT01362738)
- Testing
- RFCA of PV and extra-PV triggers, LAA isolation along with the conventional ablation strategy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation
Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
CatHeter Ablation of perSistEnd Atrial Fibrillation: Pulmonary Vein Isolation Versus Defragmentation. The CHASE-AF Study
Study design: Randomized prospective comparison of pulmonary vein isolation alone versus a strategy aiming for atrial fibrillation termination by using a stepwise approach consisting of pulmonary vein isolation, biatrial…
- Trial name
- CHASE-AF (NCT01580124)
- Testing
- PVI alone, PVI + Defragmentation + linear lesions
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Uncontrolled Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation
Adjunctive Renal Denervation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
The objective of the H-FIB trial is to determine the role of renal sympathetic denervation in the prevention of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) recurrence in patients with hypertension for whom a catheter-based AF ablation procedure is…
- Trial name
- H-FIB (NCT01635998)
- Testing
- Boston Scientific Vessix Renal Denervation System
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Correlation of the Arrhythmia Mechanism and Substrate to Ablate Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Study
This is a pilot study to assess the usefulness of ECG mapping, and enhanced MRI and PET scan imaging in identifying atrial fibrosis and arrhythmia circuits involved in persistent atrial fibrillation and in guiding an innovative…
- Trial name
- COAST-AF (NCT02184013)
- Testing
- Catheter ablation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation
DiamondTemp™ System for the Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of the Diamond-AF II study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the DiamondTemp Ablation System for the treatment of drug refractory, symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation in patients.
- Trial name
- Diamond-AFII (NCT03643224)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 376 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Ventricular Tachycardia, Myocardial Fibrosis
Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation and Myocardial Scar Characterization With Magnetic Resonance
Previous monocentric experiences have already highlighted the role of preoperative cardiac imaging, in particular of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and tomography (CT), in improving the ablation results of scar-related…
- Trial name
- VOYAGE (NCT04694079)
- Testing
- Group 1, CMR-guided/aided VT ablation, Group 2, CMR-aided VT ablation, Group 3, Electroanatomical guided ablation
- Where
- 7 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent
Electrical Cardioversion As a Predictor in Postoperative Preservation of Sinus Rhythm
The aim of this study is to evaluate benefits of electric cardioversion in the early and long-term postoperative period in patients after radiofrequency catheter isolation of pulmonary veins.
- Trial name
- NCT06654401
- Testing
- Transthoracic echocardiography, 24-hour ECG Monitor, Electroanatomic mapping
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
Atrial Fibrillation
Termination of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation by Catheter Ablation
This is a prospective, multicenter, cohort study aims to demonstrate the role of termination of AF in ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation, and evaluate the clinical outcomes in patients with or without AF termination.
- Trial name
- NCT04958928
- Testing
- Catheter ablation
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Chest Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation In Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure
Heart failure (HF) with preserved left ventricular function (pEF) is difficult clinical syndrome to treat effectively with few evidence based therapies.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Diastolic Heart Failure
- Trial name
- TAP-CHF (NCT04160000)
- Testing
- Catheter ablation, Rate or Rhythm control antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation, Insertion of CardioMems Hemodynamic monitor
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Electrophysiology Research Foundation
Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation
Registry of Malignant Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death - Influence of Diagnostics and Interventions
The "Registry of Malignant Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death - Influence of Diagnostics and Interventions (RACE-IT)" represents a mono-centric registry of patients being hospitalized suffering from malignant arrythmias…
- Conditions
- Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Coronary Angiography
- Trial name
- RACE-IT (NCT02982473)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 3,200 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Catheter Ablation of Drug-refractory Persistent Atrial Fibrillation With the HeartLight(TM) Laser Balloon in Comparison With Irrigated Radiofrequency Current Ablation
Aim of the study is to compare the safety and efficacy of pulmonary vein isolation using the endoscopic ablation system in comparison to irrigated radiofrequency current ablation in patients with drug-refractory persistent atrial…
- Trial name
- NCT01863472
- Testing
- HeartLight(TM) Laser Balloon, irrigated radiofrequency current ablation
- Where
- 6 sites in Czechia, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Boris Schmidt
Varicose Veins of Lower Limb
ACOART RF CLOSURE:Radiofrequency for Varicose Veins of Lower Extremity in China
The purpose of the RCT trial is to determine whether endovenous radiofrequency closure catheter and endovenous radiofrequency closure generator is not inferior to ClosureFast™ and ClosureRFG™ in treating varicose veins of lower…
- Trial name
- NCT04658901
- Testing
- ERA-C70,ERA-C30 and ERA-G5, ClosureFast™ and ClosureRFG™
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Acotec Scientific Co., Ltd