Navi-Star Thermo-Cool Catheter For Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation - Full Text View

Sponsor:	University of Oklahoma
Information provided by (Responsible Party):	University of Oklahoma
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00584415

Purpose

The objective of this study is to demonstrate that the NAVI-STAR THERMO-COOL catheter can be used to safely and effectively reduce symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation in patients with frequent (>3 episodes/month) or infrequent <3 episodes/month)atrial fibrillation resistant to at least one Class I or Class III antiarrhythmic drug.

Condition	Intervention
Atrial Fibrillation	Device: Catheter Ablation (NAVI-STAR THERMO-COOL catheter)

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	Navi-Star Thermo-Cool Catheter For Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Resource links provided by NLM:

Genetics Home Reference related topics: Brugada syndrome familial atrial fibrillation short QT syndrome

MedlinePlus related topics: Atrial Fibrillation

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of Oklahoma:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Arrhythmia recurrence [ Time Frame: 0-10 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Complications [ Time Frame: 0-10 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Enrollment:	119
Study Start Date:	February 2004
Study Completion Date:	February 2009
Primary Completion Date:	February 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Intervention Details:

Patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.

Detailed Description:

The ability of a saline irrigated catheter to deliver RF energy at higher power with a lower electrode-tissue interface temperture, combined with the anatomical guidance of electroanatomical mapping should allow:

Isolation of the pumonary veins at the LA-PV junction with the same or lower risk of pulmonary vein stenosis;
Creation of continuous, transmural linear left atrial lesions with the same or lower risk of thromboembolism;
These two factors will elimate documented episodes of symptomatic sustained AF in patients with frequent (>3 episodes/month) or infrequent (<3 episodes/month);
Patients with interruption of the vagal response (sinus bradycardia or AV block) during stimulation at the sites of left atrial automomic ganglionated plexi (GP) will have lower recurrence of atrial fibrillation.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years to 90 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Age greater or equal to 18 years
At least one documented episode of atrial fibrillation (AF) within the previous 6 months.
Failure of at least one antiarrhythmic drug (Class I or III) defined as recurrence of AF or adverse effect.
Informed consent obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

Left atrial thrombus
Acute myocardial infarction within eight (8) weeks
Atriotomy within eight (8) weeks
Decompensated heart failure (unless the AF is thought to be a significant etiologic factor and AF ablation is clinically indicated)
Pregnancy
Ablation in a pulmonary vein within 4 months.
Occurrence of perforation during an ablation procedure performed less than two months prior to the planned ablation date.
Significant congenital anomaly or medical problem that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude enrollment in the study.
Enrolled in an investigational study evaluating another device or drug
Unwilling to participate in the study or unavailable for follow-up visits.
Incarcerated

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00584415

Locations

United States, Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73104

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of Oklahoma

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Sunny Po, MD

University of Oklahoma

More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party:	University of Oklahoma
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00584415 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	010971
Study First Received:	December 20, 2007
Last Updated:	February 1, 2012
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by University of Oklahoma:

Catheter Ablation
Atrial Fibrillation

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 09, 2012