Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Non-Fluoroscopic Lab

NCT ID: NCT06719921

Last Updated: 2025-12-18

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

724 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-22

Study Completion Date

2028-05-31

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial investigates the efficacy and safety of atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation performed in non-fluoroscopic electrophysiology (EP) labs compared to conventional fluoroscopic digital subtraction angiography labs. The trial hypothesizes non-inferiority in outcomes, with the added benefits of simplified lab environment. Up to 724 participants aged 18-80 with paroxysmal or persistent AF will be enrolled across 10 centers. Participants will be randomized (1:1) to undergo catheter ablation in non-fluoroscopic or fluoroscopic labs, using pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) as the primary ablation strategy. The primary endpoints are freedom from AF recurrence at 12 months and composite safety outcomes related to procedure. Secondary endpoints mainly include procedure duration, recurrence during the initial 90 days, incidence of peri-procedural complications and changes in quality-of-life forms.

Detailed Description

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This study evaluates the clinical efficacy and safety of AF catheter ablation procedures in non-fluoroscopic EP labs, compared to fluoroscopy labs. Non-fluoroscopic labs rely on advanced technologies such as three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping system, intracardiac echocardiography (ICE), contact force sensing catheter and/or pulsed field ablation(PFA), etc...

Participants are randomized into two groups:

1. Non-Fluoroscopic Lab Group: Ablation procedures will utilize 3D mapping systems. ICE is mandatory for real-time anatomical visualization, and fluoroscopy is employed only in unforeseen procedural challenges to ensure patient safety.
2. Fluoroscopic Lab Group: Procedures are conducted in a fluoroscopic lab using the same tools and mapping system as non-fluoroscopic lab group, with radiation exposure monitored and minimized according to ALARA principles.

The primary efficacy endpoint assesses treatment success at 12 months, defined as freedom from AF, atrial flutter (AFL), or atrial tachycardia (AT) recurrence for more than 30 seconds, as detected by ECG or 7-day Holter. Safety endpoints include a composite of major adverse events such as stroke, tamponade, myocardial infarction, or phrenic nerve injury within 3 months post-procedure. Secondary endpoints focus on procedural metrics, recurrence during the blanking period, adverse event profiles, and changes in quality-of-life forms using the AF Effect on Quality of Life (AFQT) and the EuroQol Health-Related Quality-of-Life 3-Level (EQ-5D-3L) instruments.

Data collection involves electronic data capture (EDC) systems, with detailed peri-procedural and follow-up evaluations at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Each participant undergoes quality-of-life assessments, physical exams, and arrhythmia recurrence monitoring via ECG and 7-day Holter recordings.

Conditions

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Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Keywords

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non-fluoroscopic lab catheter ablation atrial fibrillation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Non-Fluoroscopic Lab Group

Ablation procedures will utilize ICE and 3D mapping systems for non-fluoroscopic guidance. ICE is mandatory for real-time anatomical visualization.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

AF ablation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The primary ablation strategy for both groups will be pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).

Other additional ablation, including but not limited to linear ablation, complex fractionated atrial electrogram (CFAE) ablation, or superior vena cava (SVC) isolation is not recommended unless necessitated by one of the following:

* Documented atrial flutter (AFL) or atrial tachycardia (AT) observed during the procedure, or
* Arrhythmias originating from the specific region requiring intervention.

AF ablation in a non-fluoroscopic EP lab

Intervention Type OTHER

This procedure will take place in a non-fluoroscopic lab.

Fluoroscopic Lab Group

Ablation procedures will be conducted in a fluoroscopic lab. The use of ICE, 3D EP mapping systems, and other tools will follow the same recommendations as in the non-fluoroscopic lab group. Radiation exposure will be closely monitored and minimized in accordance with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles when necessary.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

AF ablation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The primary ablation strategy for both groups will be pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).

Other additional ablation, including but not limited to linear ablation, complex fractionated atrial electrogram (CFAE) ablation, or superior vena cava (SVC) isolation is not recommended unless necessitated by one of the following:

* Documented atrial flutter (AFL) or atrial tachycardia (AT) observed during the procedure, or
* Arrhythmias originating from the specific region requiring intervention.

AF ablation in a fluoroscopic lab

Intervention Type OTHER

This procedure will take place in a fluoroscopic lab.

Interventions

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AF ablation

The primary ablation strategy for both groups will be pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).

Other additional ablation, including but not limited to linear ablation, complex fractionated atrial electrogram (CFAE) ablation, or superior vena cava (SVC) isolation is not recommended unless necessitated by one of the following:

* Documented atrial flutter (AFL) or atrial tachycardia (AT) observed during the procedure, or
* Arrhythmias originating from the specific region requiring intervention.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

AF ablation in a non-fluoroscopic EP lab

This procedure will take place in a non-fluoroscopic lab.

Intervention Type OTHER

AF ablation in a fluoroscopic lab

This procedure will take place in a fluoroscopic lab.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age: ≥18 years
2. Patients diagnosed with paroxysmal AF or persistent AF with a duration of 1 years or less, who are referred for catheter ablation.
3. Patients referred for catheter ablation as a first-time intervention (no prior catheter ablation or surgical procedures for AF).
4. The patient is able and willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with contraindication to anticoagulation
2. Patients with contraindication to right or left sided cardiac catheterization
3. X-ray fluoroscopy is required in the procedure, such as ablation combined with VOM ethanol ablation, epicardial ablation, LAAO, CAG, etc.
4. Serious known concomitant disease with a life expectancy of \< 1 year
5. MI, CABG, or PCI within the preceding 3 months
6. Left atrial diameter \>55 mm
7. LVEF\<30%
8. NYHA class III or IV
9. Awaiting cardiac transplantation or other cardiac surgery within 12 months.
10. History of a documented thromboembolic event within the past 6 weeks.
11. Heart or vascular malformation that impedes catheter access or vascular puncture.
12. Current enrollment in an investigational study evaluating another device or drug.
13. Acute illness, active systemic infection, or sepsis.
14. Significant congenital anomaly or a medical problem that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude enrollment in this trial.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Chenyang Jiang

Director of Atrial Fibrillation Center

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Chenyang Jiang

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 86-13857190051

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Chenyang Jiang, MD, PHD

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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SRRSH-2025-Research-0052

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id