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

NCT ID: NCT06363604

Last Updated: 2024-04-12

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

260 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-01

Study Completion Date

2026-11-30

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Atrial Fibrillation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

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
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
This study used a single-blind design for the subjects. A statistician created a random sequence of numbers using a randomization scheme. The sequence was then placed in opaque coded envelopes and sealed in numerical order. When a patient met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and was assigned a number, the researcher notified the manager to obtain the corresponding envelope and perform the intervention according to the grouping plan inside the envelope. Group 0 correspond to the control group not receiving PWI isolation, while group 1 correspond to the experimental group for PWI isolation.

Study Groups

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VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus + PWI

Acquisition 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.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

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 isolation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

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

VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus

Routine strategy with vein of Marshall ethanol infusion, isolation of bilateral pulmonary veins and linear ablation of mitral isthmus. Left atrial posterior wall not isolated.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

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.

Interventions

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VOMEI + PVI + linear ablation of mitral isthmus

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.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Posterior wall isolation

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

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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PWI

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

1. 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;
2. On the heart transplant list;
3. Life expectancy less than 1 year;
4. With other bleeding disorders that cannot be treated with anticoagulation therapy;
5. With left atrial thrombus;
6. Heart failure with NYHA class III-IV or LVEF\<40%;
7. With uncontrolled malignant tumor;
8. Obvious liver or kidney dysfunction (ALT, AST levels more than 2 times the upper limit of normal, and/or CCr\<50%);
9. History of catheter radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation or cardiac surgery;
10. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, or of childbearing age but not using reliable contraception.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Yigang LI, Dr.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Locations

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Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Yichi YU, Dr.

Role: CONTACT

+8613585563975

Facility Contacts

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Mu Chen

Role: primary

+86 021 25077275

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Other Identifiers

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XHEC-C-2023-128-2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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