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NCT06053606 The Impact of Expandable Cryoballoon on Autonomic Control of the Heart

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NCT ID NCT06053606
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Wroclaw Medical University
Condition Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2024-05-10
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 79 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
cryoablation of atrial fibrillation using only 28 mm size ballooncryoablation of atrial fibrillation using expandable balloon (28 / 31 mm)

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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 100 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-10 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Approximately 40% of patients following cryoballoon ablation show signs of parasympathetic denervation. The presence of such effect is related to better outcomes in terms of clinical efficacy (freedom from atrial fibrillation). It could be hypothesized that larger sized balloon (POLARxFIT system) because of more antral position within the left atrium (and hence smaller distance from ganglionated plexi) might enhance this beneficial modulation of the autonomic system of the heart. This study intends to compare the effects of cryoablation employing expandable balloon (POLARxFIT) vs. standard balloon (POLARx) on autonomic system of the heart.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * primary PVI * paroxysmal atrial fibrillation * sinus rhythm at the admission * participant meets clinical criteria for PVI Exclusion Criteria: * LA diameter \<38 mm or \>50 mm * LVEF \<40% * intrinsic sinus node disease * advanced atrioventricular block (PR interval \>300 ms, II or III degree AV block) * previous cardioneuroablation procedure * pregnancy * contraindications to anticoagulation treatment * any other clinical contraindications to PVI * known atropine intolerance

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Piotr Niewinski, MD, PhD

✉ piotr.niewinski@umw.edu.pl

📞 +48 71 733 1112

Principal Investigator

Piotr Niewinski, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Wroclaw Medical University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06053606 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 79 Years, studying Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06053606 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06053606 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at piotr.niewinski@umw.edu.pl for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06053606 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Wroclaw, Poland.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06053606 clinical trial?

NCT06053606 is sponsored by Wroclaw Medical University. The principal investigator is Piotr Niewinski, MD, PhD at Wroclaw Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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