Effectiveness Study of Circumferential vs. Segmental Ablation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
NCT ID: NCT02106663
Last Updated: 2022-05-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
97 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2012-07-31
2021-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The reported success rates for SPVI for prevention of recurrence of PAF range from 60-87% (2-4) with most recurrences associated with recovery of PV conduction. Therefore, the success of SPVI for treatment of PAF appears to be related to in large part to permanent elimination of the triggers of AF. In a retrospective study by Sawhney et al, overall 5-year outcome after SPVI for PAF was similar to that for short-term follow up less than or equal to 2 years. However, late recurrences after 2 years did occur (up to 22.5%) and repeat ablation was often required to maintain freedom from symptomatic PAF (5).
Even though success rates for CPVA have been reported to be higher (up to 90%), most CPVA procedures previously reported included left atrial linear ablation (LALA), additional ablation lesions or lines connecting the mitral valve to the posterior pulmonary veins or along the roof of the left atrium. Thus the success of CPVA may be due in part to ablation of substantially larger amounts of atrial tissue (6-7). However, additional ablation (LALA) may cause potential pro-arrhythmic effects that lead to development of atypical left atrial flutter (8).
Compared to SPVI, CPVA resulted in higher success rates and lower fluoroscopy time in one study by Arentz et al (9). However, that study included subjects with both PAF and persistent AF, and those with persistent AF have potentially different underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, two other randomized studies comparing the efficacy of PVI and CPVA have shown conflicting results (10-11).
Thus, we will initiate this randomized controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of CPVA versus SPVI in subjects undergoing ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation only.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Ablation
Contiguous ablation lesions will be performed to encircle the two left and right pulmonary veins (PVs), guided by 3D electroanatomic mapping (Carto, Biosense Webster, Inc. or ESI NavX, St. Jude, Inc.) with a 3D LA geometry created either by using the roving mapping catheter or by importing a pre-recorded 3D CT image of the left atrium. After completion of the circumferential ablation, PV isolation will be confirmed by the mapping catheter, and further focal ablation performed as required until electrical PV isolation is confirmed (entrance block at a minimum).
Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Ablation
Contiguous ablation lesions will be performed to encircle the two left and right pulmonary veins (PVs) of the left atrium, guided by 3D electroanatomic mapping. After completion of the circumferential ablation, PV isolation will be confirmed by the mapping catheter, and further focal ablation performed as required until electrical PV isolation is confirmed.
Segmental Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Electrical potentials recorded in the pulmonary vein (PV) ostium using a circular mapping catheter, representing myocardial connections between the left atrium and PVs will be ablated at or just proximal to the PV ostium in the PV antrum. Ablation will be performed segmentally at multiple sites guided by the mapping catheter around the PV ostium or antrum, until mapping demonstrates elimination of all PV potentials (entrance block at a minimum).
Segmental Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Electrical potentials recorded in the pulmonary vein (PV) ostium using a circular mapping catheter, representing electrical connections between the left atrium and PVs will be ablated at or just proximal to the PV ostium in the PV antrum. Ablation will be performed segmentally at multiple sites guided by the mapping catheter until mapping demonstrates elimination of all PV potentials.
Interventions
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Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Ablation
Contiguous ablation lesions will be performed to encircle the two left and right pulmonary veins (PVs) of the left atrium, guided by 3D electroanatomic mapping. After completion of the circumferential ablation, PV isolation will be confirmed by the mapping catheter, and further focal ablation performed as required until electrical PV isolation is confirmed.
Segmental Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Electrical potentials recorded in the pulmonary vein (PV) ostium using a circular mapping catheter, representing electrical connections between the left atrium and PVs will be ablated at or just proximal to the PV ostium in the PV antrum. Ablation will be performed segmentally at multiple sites guided by the mapping catheter until mapping demonstrates elimination of all PV potentials.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Patients with a clinical indication for ablation
3. Patients greater than 18 years of age.
4. Patients willing and able to give informed consent.
5. Patients with concurrent atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are allowed.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Patients that are pregnant (all females of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 1 week of enrollment).
3. Patients having undergone prior AF ablation
4. Patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation whose episodes last greater than 48 hours
5. Patients with persistent AF
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of California, San Diego
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Greg Feld
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Gregory K Feld, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of California, San Diego
Locations
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UCSD Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
La Jolla, California, United States
Countries
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References
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Feld GK, Sawhney N. What is the optimal approach for ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation? Heart Rhythm. 2009 Aug;6(8 Suppl):S23-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2009.03.002. Epub 2009 Mar 3.
Shah DC, Haissaguerre M, Jais P, Hocini M, Yamane T, Deisenhofer I, Garrigue S, Clementy J. Electrophysiologically guided ablation of the pulmonary veins for the curative treatment of atrial fibrillation. Ann Med. 2000 Sep;32(6):408-16. doi: 10.3109/07853890008995948.
Oral H, Knight BP, Tada H, Ozaydin M, Chugh A, Hassan S, Scharf C, Lai SW, Greenstein R, Pelosi F Jr, Strickberger SA, Morady F. Pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. Circulation. 2002 Mar 5;105(9):1077-81. doi: 10.1161/hc0902.104712.
Oral H, Knight BP, Ozaydin M, Chugh A, Lai SW, Scharf C, Hassan S, Greenstein R, Han JD, Pelosi F Jr, Strickberger SA, Morady F. Segmental ostial ablation to isolate the pulmonary veins during atrial fibrillation: feasibility and mechanistic insights. Circulation. 2002 Sep 3;106(10):1256-62. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.0000027821.55835.00.
Sawhney N, Anousheh R, Chen WC, Narayan S, Feld GK. Five-year outcomes after segmental pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Am J Cardiol. 2009 Aug 1;104(3):366-72. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.03.044. Epub 2009 Jun 6.
Pappone C, Rosanio S, Oreto G, Tocchi M, Gugliotta F, Vicedomini G, Salvati A, Dicandia C, Mazzone P, Santinelli V, Gulletta S, Chierchia S. Circumferential radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary vein ostia: A new anatomic approach for curing atrial fibrillation. Circulation. 2000 Nov 21;102(21):2619-28. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.102.21.2619.
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Sawhney N, Anousheh R, Chen W, Feld GK. Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation with additional linear ablation results in an increased incidence of left atrial flutter compared with segmental pulmonary vein isolation as an initial approach to ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2010 Jun;3(3):243-8. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.109.924878. Epub 2010 Mar 25.
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Oral H, Scharf C, Chugh A, Hall B, Cheung P, Good E, Veerareddy S, Pelosi F Jr, Morady F. Catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: segmental pulmonary vein ostial ablation versus left atrial ablation. Circulation. 2003 Nov 11;108(19):2355-60. doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000095796.45180.88. Epub 2003 Oct 13.
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Other Identifiers
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110531
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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