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Atrial FibrillationNCT06363604

Evaluation of PWI Assisted by Marshall Ethanolization in Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

A study testing VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus and Posterior wall isolation in people with Atrial Fibrillation, run by Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

This is a prospective, randomized controlled, single-blind, multi-center clinical trial study aiming to investigate whether the strategy of posterior wall isolation (PWI) assisted by vein of Marshall ethanol infusion (VOMEI) could improve the success rate of persistent atrial fibrillation ablation. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Atrial Fibrillation
What is being tested?
VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus and Posterior wall isolation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
260 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Dec 2023to Nov 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Between 18-85 years old;
  • Symptomatic, non-valvular persistent atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation duration ≥1 week), and refractory to at least one antiarrhythmic drug;
  • Prepared to undergo atrial fibrillation catheter ablation;
  • Provide informed consent to participate in the study, comply with follow-up trials and evaluation procedures.

Who cannot join

  • Presence of acute conditions such as acute phase after myocardial infarction (within 3 months), acute heart failure or new onset of cerebral infarction within 3 months;
  • On the heart transplant list;
  • Life expectancy less than 1 year;
  • With other bleeding disorders that cannot be treated with anticoagulation therapy;
  • With left atrial thrombus;
  • Heart failure with NYHA class III-IV or LVEF<40%;
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  • With uncontrolled malignant tumor;
  • Obvious liver or kidney dysfunction (ALT, AST levels more than 2 times the upper limit of normal, and/or CCr<50%);
  • History of catheter radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation or cardiac surgery;
  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, or of childbearing age but not using reliable contraception.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092

    Mu Chen, +86 021 25077275, chenmu@xinhuamed.com.cn

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Randomized Controlled Study of Atrial Posterior Wall Isolation (PWI) Assisted by Vein of Marshall Ethanol Infusion (VOMEI) and Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

This is a prospective, randomized controlled, single-blind, multi-center clinical trial study aiming to investigate whether the strategy of posterior wall isolation (PWI) assisted by vein of Marshall ethanol infusion (VOMEI) could improve the success rate of persistent atrial fibrillation ablation.

Read the detailed description

A total of 260 participants with persistent AF who undergo radiofrequency catheter ablation and received VOMEI + PVI will be randomized assigned to two groups at 1:1 ratio.

Group 1: VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation + PWI; Group 2: VOMEI + PVI +linear ablation. The major endpoint (efficacy endpoint) is the recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmias between 3-12 months during follow-up. The secondary endpoint (safety endpoint) is the occurrence of procedural complications.

Being tested
VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus, Posterior wall isolation
Medical subject headings
Atrial Fibrillation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmusProcedure or surgery

    The CS angiography is firstly performed to visualize the vein of Marshall. The ethanol infusion by anhydrous alcohol is then performed by using a guidewire and an OTW ballon. For radiofrequency catheter ablation, the standard procedure of pulmonary vein isolation is performed. All the enrolled persistent AF patients perform the routine linear ablation of mitral isthmus.

  • Posterior wall isolationProcedure or surgery

    Also called PWI

    PWI is additionally performed for experimental group with linear ablation of LA roof and bottom line, and verified by mapping with a multielectrode catheter.

Study groups in NCT06363604
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus + PWIExperimentalAcquisition of left atrial posterior wall isolation by linear ablation of LA roof and bottom line, in addition to routine strategy with vein of Marshall ethanol infusion, isolation of bilateral pulmonary veins and linear ablation of mitral isthmus.
Receives: Procedure: VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus; Procedure: Posterior wall isolation
VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmusActive comparatorRoutine strategy with vein of Marshall ethanol infusion, isolation of bilateral pulmonary veins and linear ablation of mitral isthmus. Left atrial posterior wall not isolated.
Receives: Procedure: VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Recurrence of atrial arrhythmias

    Efficacy endpoint:

    Including recurrence of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia (sustaining more than 30s)

    Measured: 3 and 12 months from the date of procedure

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Procedural complications

    Safety endpoint:

    Occurrence of of atrioesophageal fistula, pulmonary vein stenosis, pericardial tamponade, phrenic nerve injury, and embolism

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Apr 2024
  2. Study start1 Dec 2023
  3. Primary completionSep 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionNov 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
A total of 260 participants with persistent AF who undergo radiofrequency catheter ablation and received VOMEI + PVI will be randomized assigned to two groups at 1:1 ratio. Group 0 (Control): VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus. Group 1 (Experimental): VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus + PWI
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
260 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06363604
Sponsor's protocol ID
XHEC-C-2023-128-2
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
21 Jan 2024
Last updated
12 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Chen M, Li C, Liao P, Cui X, Tian W, Wang Q, Sun J, Yang M, Luo L, Wu H, Li YG. Epidemiology, management, and outcomes of atrial fibrillation among 30 million citizens in Shanghai, China from 2015 to 2020: A medical insurance database study. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022 May 3;23:100470. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100470. eCollection 2022 Jun.

    PubMed 35542895
  • Hylek EM, Go AS, Chang Y, Jensvold NG, Henault LE, Selby JV, Singer DE. Effect of intensity of oral anticoagulation on stroke severity and mortality in atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2003 Sep 11;349(11):1019-26. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa022913.

    PubMed 12968085
  • Sun J, Chen M, Wang Q, Zhang PP, Li W, Zhang R, Mo BF, Han B, Li XJ, Du W, Zhao L, Wang H, Yang B, Wu Y, Cai X, Li C, Chen TZ, Li YG. Adding six short lines on pulmonary vein isolation circumferences reduces recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Results from a multicenter, single-blind, randomized trial. Heart Rhythm. 2022 Mar;19(3):344-351. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.11.014. Epub 2021 Nov 12.

    PubMed 34775069
  • Verma A, Jiang CY, Betts TR, Chen J, Deisenhofer I, Mantovan R, Macle L, Morillo CA, Haverkamp W, Weerasooriya R, Albenque JP, Nardi S, Menardi E, Novak P, Sanders P; STAR AF II Investigators. Approaches to catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2015 May 7;372(19):1812-22. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1408288.

    PubMed 25946280
  • Clarke JD, Piccini JP, Friedman DJ. The role of posterior wall isolation in catheter ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;32(9):2567-2576. doi: 10.1111/jce.15164. Epub 2021 Jul 21.

    PubMed 34258794
  • Sugumar H, Thomas SP, Prabhu S, Voskoboinik A, Kistler PM. How to perform posterior wall isolation in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Feb;29(2):345-352. doi: 10.1111/jce.13397. Epub 2017 Dec 26.

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  • Cutler MJ, Johnson J, Abozguia K, Rowan S, Lewis W, Costantini O, Natale A, Ziv O. Impact of Voltage Mapping to Guide Whether to Perform Ablation of the Posterior Wall in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Jan;27(1):13-21. doi: 10.1111/jce.12830. Epub 2015 Oct 30.

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  • Bai R, Di Biase L, Mohanty P, Trivedi C, Dello Russo A, Themistoclakis S, Casella M, Santarelli P, Fassini G, Santangeli P, Mohanty S, Rossillo A, Pelargonio G, Horton R, Sanchez J, Gallinghouse J, Burkhardt JD, Ma CS, Tondo C, Natale A. Proven isolation of the pulmonary vein antrum with or without left atrial posterior wall isolation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Jan;13(1):132-40. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.08.019. Epub 2015 Aug 13.

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  • O'Neill L, Hensey M, Nolan W, Keane D. Clinical outcome when left atrial posterior wall box isolation is included as a catheter ablation strategy in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Oct;44(1):63-70. doi: 10.1007/s10840-015-0024-2. Epub 2015 Jun 12.

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  • Liu X, Gao X, Chen L, Shen L, Liu M, Xu Y. Clinical impact of posterior wall isolation in catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Oct;45(10):1268-1276. doi: 10.1111/pace.14591. Epub 2022 Sep 20.

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  • Lee JM, Shim J, Park J, Yu HT, Kim TH, Park JK, Uhm JS, Kim JB, Joung B, Lee MH, Kim YH, Pak HN; POBI-AF Investigators. The Electrical Isolation of the Left Atrial Posterior Wall in Catheter Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Nov;5(11):1253-1261. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.08.021. Epub 2019 Oct 30.

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  • Kistler PM, Chieng D, Sugumar H, Ling LH, Segan L, Azzopardi S, Al-Kaisey A, Parameswaran R, Anderson RD, Hawson J, Prabhu S, Voskoboinik A, Wong G, Morton JB, Pathik B, McLellan AJ, Lee G, Wong M, Finch S, Pathak RK, Raja DC, Sterns L, Ginks M, Reid CM, Sanders P, Kalman JM. Effect of Catheter Ablation Using Pulmonary Vein Isolation With vs Without Posterior Left Atrial Wall Isolation on Atrial Arrhythmia Recurrence in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: The CAPLA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023 Jan 10;329(2):127-135. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.23722.

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus and Posterior wall isolation in people with Atrial Fibrillation, run by Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Yichi YU, Dr. (+8613585563975, yuyichi@xinhuamed.com.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Recurrence of atrial arrhythmias (time frame: 3 and 12 months from the date of procedure). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06363604, which also lists 20 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Apr 2024.

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