Combined Pulsed-field Ablation (PFA) and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Watchman Flx or Amulet
NCT ID: NCT05560204
Last Updated: 2024-11-29
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Basic Information
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ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
NA
200 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-01-01
2027-12-31
Brief Summary
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Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a non-thermal ablation technology that uses high amplitude pulsed electrical fields to ablate tissues through the mechanism of irreversible electroporation. Irreversible electroporation is the application of high electric field to a cell with a resultant increased permeability of the membrane and downstream cell death. Success with PFA depends upon the proximity of the electrode to the target tissue, but not necessarily upon contact. Therefore, with PFA the transseptal access for successful AF ablation is less demanding. Moreover, PFA would induce less pulmonary ridge edema compared to conventional ablation techniques and could potentially causes less PDL. Watchman Flx (Boston Scientific) and Amulet (Abbott) are the two most commonly used LAAO devices. The two devices have different designs, deployment requirements and occlusion results. Both devices have been used in combined procedure. However, there is no data of combined AF ablation and LAAO using the PFA technique, and of combined AF ablation comparing the use of Watchman Flx versus Amulet device.
In this randomized controlled study, we aim to assess the feasibility and compare the peri-procedural outcomes and LAA occlusion result of combined AF ablation (using the PFA technique), and LAAO using either the Watchman Flx or the Amulet device.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Watchman Flx
Watchman Flx device to be used for LAAO
Combined Pulsed-field Ablation (PFA) + Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a non-thermal ablation technology that uses high amplitude pulsed electrical fields to ablate tissues through the mechanism of irreversible electroporation
Percutaneous LAA Occlusion (LAAO) has been emerged as an alternative to oral anticoagulants for stroke prophylaxis in patients who refused or contraindicated to OAC
Amulet
Amulet device to be used for LAAO
Combined Pulsed-field Ablation (PFA) + Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a non-thermal ablation technology that uses high amplitude pulsed electrical fields to ablate tissues through the mechanism of irreversible electroporation
Percutaneous LAA Occlusion (LAAO) has been emerged as an alternative to oral anticoagulants for stroke prophylaxis in patients who refused or contraindicated to OAC
Interventions
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Combined Pulsed-field Ablation (PFA) + Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a non-thermal ablation technology that uses high amplitude pulsed electrical fields to ablate tissues through the mechanism of irreversible electroporation
Percutaneous LAA Occlusion (LAAO) has been emerged as an alternative to oral anticoagulants for stroke prophylaxis in patients who refused or contraindicated to OAC
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. CHADS2-VASc \>=2
3. Age \>=18; and able to give written consent
Exclusion Criteria
2. are not eligible for 3 months of oral anticoagulant post ablation
3. has left Atrial thrombus identified by pre-procedure TEE or during procedure
4. had received prior left atrial appendage closure procedure (percutaneous or surgical)
5. are planned to receive concomitant ablation procedure or structural heart interventions other than AF ablation and LAAO (e.g SVT ablation, Aflutter ablation, PFO closure, leadless pacemaker, ASD Closure, etc)
6. patient whom refused or cannot tolerate procedural or post procedural follow-up TEE
19 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dr So Chak Yu kent
Principle Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Chak YU So, MBChB
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Prince of Wales Hospital
Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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2022.494
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id