Atrial Flutter Ablation in a Real World Population

October 18, 2016 updated by: Giampiero Maglia, Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese Ciaccio

Atrial Flutter Ablation in a Real World Population: A Multicenter Italian Registry (The LEONARDO Study)

The "LEONARDO" study is a non-randomized, multicenter, prospective study in which consecutive patients indicated for Atrial Flutter isthmus-dependent (AFL) ablation will be enrolled. Patients can be treated with any market released catheter for ablation. The decision to perform the ablation of AFL will be made based on clinical evaluation of the investigators according to their clinical practice. The study does not require specific surgical techniques. Patient time commitment for the study is approximately 12 months.The study has been designed to describe the italian clinical practice in relation to the approach of AFL ablation. In particular, the investigators will describe the methods for the validation of ablation success, the techniques adopted, and the patient management approaches in the participating centers.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Unknown

Conditions

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Detailed Description

Catheter ablation of Atrial Flutter has become an accepted alternative to pharmacologic therapy.The current guidelines recommend the catheter ablation at the first episode of AFL (Class IIa) or in any case of recurrent episodes of AFL (Class I). Recent studies have already demonstrated a high degree of procedural efficacy (higher than 90%). However, there are still two main areas of investigation. First, what is the best method to obtain an effective lesion. Second, what is the most reliable method to validate the procedure success.The present study is aimed at investigating these aspects in the current Italian clinical practice.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

Enrollment

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1000

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • Italy
      • Catanzaro, Italy, 88100
        • Recruiting
        • Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese-Ciaccio
    • AV
      • Mercogliano, AV, Italy, 83024
        • Recruiting
        • Clinica Montevergine
        • Contact:
          • Francesco Solimene, MD
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Francesco Solimene, MD
    • BS
      • Brescia, BS, Italy, 25124
        • Recruiting
        • Fondazione Poliambulanza - Istituto Ospedaliero
        • Contact:
          • Domenico Pecora, MD
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Domenico Pecora, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Carmelo La Greca, MD
    • RM
      • Roma, RM, Italy, 00172
        • Recruiting
        • Presidio Ospedaliero Policlinico Casilino
        • Contact:
          • Domenico Grieco, MD
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Leonardo Calò, Prof.
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Domenico Grieco, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

All consecutive patients, clinically indicated for an atrial flutter ablation, will be enrolled after signing of an informed consent form and an authorization to use and disclose health information.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient undergoing ablation of atrial flutter isthmus-dependent
  • Patient able to sign an authorization to use and disclose health information or an Informed Consent.
  • Patient available to attend scheduled follow-up visits at the center for at least 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient is participating in another clinical study that may have an impact on the study endpoints

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of Subjects With Complete Bidirectional Conduction Block
Time Frame: Time Frame: within 30 minutes after ablation procedure
Acute success is defined as the confirmation of complete bidirectional conduction block across the cavo-tricuspid isthmus. The percentage of subjects with confirmed conduction block will serve as the outcome measure.
Time Frame: within 30 minutes after ablation procedure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Recurrence of symptoms of AFL, measured as the proportion of patients reporting symptoms during follow-up
Time Frame: 12 months
number of patients with symptoms of AFL during follow-up
12 months
Recurrence of AFL, measured as the proportion of patients with an episode longer than 30s documented at 24h Holter ECG recording during follow-up
Time Frame: 12 months
number of patients with recurrence of AFL documented at ECG recording during follow-up
12 months
Lesion's validation criteria
Time Frame: an average of 12 months following the ablation procedure
agreement between acute ablation success and long-term absence of AFL recurrence
an average of 12 months following the ablation procedure
Ablation procedure time
Time Frame: intraoperative
  • RadioFrequency time;
  • ablation time;
  • Fluoroscopy time
intraoperative
Acute adverse events
Time Frame: intraoperative
intraoperative
Adverse Events during Follow up
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese Ciaccio

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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October 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2020

Study Completion (Anticipated)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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October 7, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 29, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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October 30, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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October 19, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 18, 2016

Last Verified

Last Verified

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October 1, 2016

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • Protocollo n. 156 (06/11/2015)

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