A Prospective Observational Study Evaluating the Incidence of Silent Cerebral Lesions and Procedural Safety Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using the VARIPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System
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Автоматическая сводка по структурированным данным реестра. Она помогает сориентироваться, но не заменяет официальный протокол или оценку врача.
- Что изучают
- Это наблюдательное исследование: исследуемое лечение участникам по протоколу не назначают.
- Кому может быть актуально
- Состояния в реестре: Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Базовые параметры: от 19 лет · Все.
- Что важно проверить
- Возраст, диагноз и пол — только базовые ориентиры. Предыдущее лечение, анализы и другие обязательные условия указаны ниже в критериях участия.
- Где проводится
- South Korea
- Следующий шаг
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Обзор
Study Type: Observational Study Goal: The goal of this study is to evaluate the incidence and burden of silent cerebral lesions (SCLs) detected on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after pulsed field ablation (PFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF). PFA is a new non-thermal ablation technique that selectively targets cardiac tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding structures. The study focuses on adult patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF who undergo left-atrial ablation using the VARIPULSE PFA system.
Подробное описание
Main Questions the Study Aims to Answer:
What percentage of patients develop silent cerebral lesions after PFA using the VARIPULSE system?
What are the lesion characteristics (number, size, and location) and total lesion burden on MRI?
Are there any early neurological or cognitive changes related to these MRI findings?
Comparison:
This is an observational, single-arm study with no active control group. However, the findings will be compared with historical data from previous studies of thermal ablation (radiofrequency and cryoballoon) to explore potential differences in neurological safety.
Participant Activities:
Participants in this study will:
Undergo brain MRI (DWI and FLAIR sequences) within 1-3 days after PFA to detect any silent cerebral lesions.
Complete neurological and cognitive assessments (for example, tests of memory, language, and attention) to identify subtle functional changes.
Receive routine clinical follow-up for AF management according to institutional standard of care.
Background:
Silent cerebral lesions are small ischemic brain injuries seen on MRI that cause no immediate symptoms but have been linked to later cognitive decline and increased risk of clinical stroke. They are known to occur in 10-40 % of patients after conventional AF ablation using radiofrequency or cryoballoon energy. Because PFA employs electrical pulses rather than heat, its effects on cerebral safety may differ. The VARIPULSE system integrates a variable-loop, multipolar PFA catheter with a three-dimensional electro-anatomical mapping system to improve procedural precision and reduce risk.
Significance:
As PFA use expands in clinical practice, understanding its neurological safety is crucial. This study will provide quantitative MRI data and standardized neurological evaluations to define the cerebral safety profile of PFA. The results are expected to inform procedural optimization and help establish evidence-based strategies for safer AF ablation.
Первичные конечные точки
- Incidence of silent cerebral lesions (SCLs) [Срок оценки: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months]
Вторичные конечные точки (5)
- Number and total volume (mm³) of silent cerebral lesions (SCLs) in patients with positive SCL findings after the procedure. [Срок оценки: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months]
- Neurological complications [Срок оценки: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months]
- Cognitive function [Срок оценки: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months]
- Quality of Life (QoL) [Срок оценки: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months]
- General health status [Срок оценки: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months]
Критерии участия
Критерии включения
1\) Patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation using the Varipulse™ catheter
Критерии исключения
- Individuals under 19 years of age
- Patients who undergo concomitant radiofrequency ablation of the left atrium during the procedure
- Patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Patients who have previously undergone ablation or surgery for atrial fibrillation
- Patients with intracardiac thrombus or embolic events within the past 90 days
- Patients who have experienced cardiac surgery or acute coronary syndrome within the past 90 days
- Patients with contraindications to oral anticoagulant therapy, or those who require temporary discontinuation of anticoagulation due to procedural complications (e.g., cardiac tamponade)
- Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of less than 35%
- Women who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period
- Patients with a life expectancy of less than one year
- Patients at increased risk during MRI scanning (e.g., those with pacemakers or other metallic implants affected by MRI, or those with severe claustrophobia)
Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.
Здоровые добровольцы: Нет
Дизайн исследования
- Модель наблюдения
- Только случаи
Центры проведения
South Korea · 1 центр
- Seoul National Universtiy Hospital, Seoul — Seoul
Идентификаторы
NCT: NCT07363278 · VARIACE study