NCT05717725 Pulsed-field Ablation Vs. Sham Ablation to Treat AF
| NCT ID | NCT05717725 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Sponsor | Charles University, Czech Republic |
| Condition | Atrial Fibrillation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-09-27 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-09-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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.
Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-27 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-01.
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Brief Summary
The study is planned as a single-blind, multicenter, prospective, randomized study. Sixty sbjects will be randomized 1:1 to either: (i) EP study + PFA, or (ii) EP study + Sham ablation control. After informed consent is obtained, an implantable loop recorder (ILR) will be implanted within seven days, and an EP study will be scheduled for 30±5 days after ILR implantation. Patients in both groups will first undergo an EP study to rule out a concealed AV bypass tract and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Patients will not be randomized if SVT or concealed AV bypass tract is found during the EP study. Once an SVT or bypass tract is excluded, randomization will be performed. Patients randomized to Ablation will undergo PVI using the commercially-available pentaspline PFA catheter (Farawave, Farapulse-BSCI Inc). Patients randomized to the Sham-ablation Control group will simply undergo approximately 20-30 min of anesthesia with propofol and benzodiazepines in a similar manner as patients in the ablation arm. Primary endpoints will be assessed six months after the procedure. ECGs will be monitored using implantable ECG monitors (ILR) in all patients. There will be two co-primary endpoints (assessed at six months or at cross-over if Early Exit): 1. Freedom from recurrent AF/AT/AFL (post 2-month blanking), assessed as time-to first recurrence; 2. Quality of life according to Atrial Fibrillation Effect on QualiTy of life (AFEQT) score at 6 months (or at cross-over if Early Exit).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>18 years; 2. Paroxysmal or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (but not long-standing Persistent AF); 3. AFEQT score ≤ 50. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any prior AF ablation procedure (or left atrial ablation procedure) 2. Untreated other arrhythmias (e.g. atrial flutter, SVT, VT, frequent PVCs); 3. Long-standing Persistent AF episodes (any continuous episodes lasting \> 1 year); 4. Permanent AF; 5. No ECG evidence of AF episode \>30 seconds in the 6 months prior to randomization; 6. LA size \> 55 mm; 7. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; 8. Valve disease (any aortic stenosis, moderate or severe mitral regurgitation); 9. Left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 35% according to echocardiogram within 6 months of randomization; 10. Moderate or severe pulmonary hypertension; 11. History of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy; 12. Symptomatic coronary artery disease; 13. Pregnancy; 14. Presence of an artificial valve; 15. Life expectancy less than two years; 16. Known medical condition or contraindication causing potential complications for interventional procedures or follow up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05717725 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Atrial Fibrillation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT05717725 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 60 participants.
Is NCT05717725 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05717725 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Charles University, Czech Republic to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT05717725 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Prague, Czechia.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05717725 clinical trial?
NCT05717725 is sponsored by Charles University, Czech Republic. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.
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