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NCT06699342 Pacing of Left Bundle Branch Area and Atroventricular Node ablatIon in Patients With Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

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NCT ID NCT06699342
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Seoul National University Hospital
Condition Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-01-27
Primary Completion 2027-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 65 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Pacemaker implantation with Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP)Atrioventricular node ablation (AVNA)Pharmacologic therapy optimized for Atrial Fibrillation management

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-27 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of left bundle branch area pacing combined with atrioventricular node ablation and pharmacologic treatment optimized according to guidelines in patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation refractory or intolerant to drug therapy or catheter ablation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion: Patients who meet all of the following inclusion criteria 1)-6). 1. Permanent atrial fibrillation 2. Age ≥ 65 years 3. Refractory or intolerant to antiarrhythmic drugs, rate control medications, or catheter ablation 4. New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class II- IV 5. LVEF \> 40% (within the past 3 months) 6. Patients with at least one of the following: 1. HF hospitalization (defined as HF as the major reason for hospitalization or treatment for HF lasting ≥12 hours and including treatment with intravenous (IV) diuretics at a healthcare facility) within 12 months 2. Elevated NT-proBNP (\>900 pg/ml) in the 30 days prior to enrollment Exclusion: Patients who meet at least one of the following exclusion criteria 1)-11). 1. Asymptomatic atrial fibrillation 2. Life expectancy to \< 12 months. 3. Primary moderate to severe valvular disease (except for functional mitral valve regurgitation or tricuspid valve regurgitation) 4. Mechanical tricuspid valve replacement 5. Severe chronic kidney disease (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ≤ 15 ml/1,73 m2 or receiving renal replacement treatment including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) 6. Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 7. Infiltrative cardiomyopathy (amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, Fabry disease, others) 8. Acute coronary syndrome or coronary revascularization (CABG or PCI) \<3 months 9. Severe primary pulmonary disease such as cor pulmonale, irreversible lung disease requiring inhalers, oxygen supplementation 10. Pacemaker/ICD/CRT treatment ongoing, or current pacemaker indication 11. Simultaneous participation in a different randomized clinical trial

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Eue-keun Choi, M.D. Ph.D

✉ choiek417@gmail.com

📞 82-2-2072-0688

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06699342 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, studying Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06699342 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06699342 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at choiek417@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06699342 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Seoul, South Korea.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06699342 clinical trial?

NCT06699342 is sponsored by Seoul National University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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