Ganglionated Plexi Ablation Combined With Pulmonary Vein Isolation

October 9, 2012 updated by: Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation

Ganglionated Plexi Ablation vs Linear Ablation in Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Persistent/Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Comparison

The investigators have conducted a prospective, double-blind, randomized study to assess the comparative safety and efficacy of two different ablation strategies, PVI plus linear lesions (LL) versus PVI plus GP ablation, in patients with persistent or longstanding persistent AF. Results were assessed after follow-up of at least 3 years with the use of an implanted monitoring device (IMD).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

264

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Russian Federation
      • Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, 630055
        • State Research Institute of Circulation Pathology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Persistent and longstanding persistent AF

Exclusion Criteria:

  • congestive heart failure
  • LV ejection fraction < 35%
  • left atrial diameter > 60 mm

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: PVI+LL
Circumferential PVI was accomplished and then additional ablation lines were created by connecting the left inferior PV to the mitral annulus (mitral isthmus) and the LA between the two superior PVs (roof). Finally, patients underwent cavo-tricuspid isthmus ablation in the right atrium.
Procedure: Pulmonary vein isolation
Procedure: Linear Lesion Ablation
Active Comparator: PVI+GP
To accomplish ganglionated plexi ablation, LA target sites were identified as the anatomic locations where vagal reflexes were evoked by transcatheter high-frequency stimulation (HFS). Rectangular electrical stimuli were delivered at a frequency of 20-50 Hz, output amplitude 15 V and pulse duration of 10 ms, for 5 sec (Stimulator B-53, Biotok Inc, Russia).
Procedure: Pulmonary vein isolation
Procedure: Ganglionated plexi ablation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
freedom of atrial tachyarrhythmia, including AF and atrial flutter/tachycardia
Time Frame: 3 years
3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Evgeny Pokushalov, MD, PhD, State Research Institute of Circulation Pathology

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 9, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

October 10, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 10, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 9, 2012

Last Verified

October 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GP-LL-AF

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