Clinical trials: Radiofrequency 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
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.
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
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
Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation
Registry Evaluating AF Ablation Techniques
The purpose of this observational registry is to prospectively collect procedure efficiency, safety and acute and long term outcome data from catheter ablation procedures as treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, using the…
- Trial name
- PRIME-AF (NCT03695484)
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Norwegian Study of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Treatment: Cryoballoon Versus Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
This study will compare efficacy and safety of pulmonary vein isolation using a cryoballoon catheter versus a radiofrequency ablation with a contact force sensing catheter for treatment of patients with persistent or longstanding…
- Trial name
- NO PERS-AF (NCT03008811)
- Testing
- Pulmonary vein isolation with cryoballoon catheter., Pulmonary vein isolation with radiofrequency ablation.
- Where
- 3 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Ventricular Tachycardia, Coronary Artery Disease
Trial Comparing Ablation With Medical Therapy in Patients With Ventricular Tachycardia
This study aims to compare antiarrhythmic drug therapy with catheter ablation using the SmartTOUCH catheter (Biosense Webster Inc.) as treatment for patients with ventricular tachycardia and coronary artery disease
- Trial name
- VeTAMed (NCT01798277)
- Testing
- Catheter Ablation, Medical therapy (sotalol or amiodarone)
- Sponsor
- Newmarket Electrophysiology Research Group Inc
Atrial Fibrillation
Isolation of Pulmonary Veins With the Aid of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The ALICIA-FA study will elucidate whether targeting atrial myocardial fibrosis identified by late gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (LGE-MRI) improves atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation outcomes.
- Trial name
- ALICIA (NCT02698631)
- Testing
- Conventional AF ablation, LGE-MRI guided AF ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Varicose Veins
Compression Therapy Following Endothermal Ablation
This study will be looking at the effect of compression therapy in patients having endovenous treatment for truncal incompetence of their varicose veins using either radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or endovenous laser therapy…
- Trial name
- COMETA (NCT02522845)
- Testing
- Class II Compression Stockings (no specific device used)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Comparision of PVC Ablation Techniques
Several reports have shown the utility of PVC ablation with cryo catheters. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes and safety of Cryo vs. RF for PVCs.
- Trial name
- PVC (NCT03086902)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Cryo Ablation catheter
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Recovery
Comparison of Remimazolam With Flumazenil vs. Propofol During RFCA for Atrial Fibrillation
This prospective randomized trial aims to compare recovery time from discontinuation of remimazolam followed by flumazenil administration vs.
- Trial name
- NCT05397886
- Testing
- Remimazolam Besylate, Flumazenil, Propofol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
Clinical Evaluation of the Blazer Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Blazer Open-Irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheter for the treatment of drug refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- ZERO-AF (NCT01687166)
- Testing
- Blazer Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter (Boston Scientific), FDA Approved Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 398 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Ventricular Arrythmia
Half-normal Saline in Idiopathic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Arrhythmias Ablation
The study evaluates the use of half-normal saline as an irrigant for open-irrigated catheters during left ventricular outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias ablation.
- Trial name
- NCT03502499
- Testing
- Half-normal saline, Normal saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation
Atrial Fibrillation
Study of Ablation Versus antiaRrhythmic Drugs in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectivity and safety of atrial fibrillation ablation, in comparison to antiarrhythmic drug therapy in patients with refractory, persistent atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- SARA (NCT00863213)
- Testing
- Atrial fibrillation ablation, Antiarrhythmic drug
- Where
- 8 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent
Comparison Between Extended Cryoablation, Standard Cryoablation, and Radiofrequency Ablation
The objective of this study is to test the efficacy hypothesis that extended cryoballoon ablation is superior to either standard cryoballoon ablation or radiofrequency ablation
- Trial name
- EXCAPE-AF (NCT07034378)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation, Extended cryoballoon ablation, Standard cryoballoon ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center