Origin of Premature Atrial Beats Induced by Simulated Obstructive Sleep Apnea

October 24, 2016 updated by: Malcolm Kohler, University of Zurich

Electroanatomic Origin of Premature Atrial Beats in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Induced by Intra-thoracic Pressure Swings Simulating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

There is accumulating evidence for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as an independent risk factor for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and for high recurrence rates of atrial fibrillation after ablation therapy. We have previously shown that simulated OSA triggers premature atrial beats (PABs) by acute changes in intra-thoracic pressure. Most episodes of atrial fibrillation are initiated by PABs. However, the origin of PABs induced by intra-thoracic pressure swings is unknown. This study investigates the origin of premature atrial beats induced by intra-thoracic pressure changes that simulate obstructive sleep apnea in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

2

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Switzerland
    • Canton of Zurich
      • Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091
        • University Hospital of Zürich

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 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • History of ECG-documented paroxysmal atrial fibrillation within the last 12 months and currently in sinus rhythm
  • Scheduled for circumferential pulmonary venous isolation treatment
  • 18 to 75 years of age
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Treated with class III anti-arrhythmic agents (at the moment of pulmonary venous isolation)
  • Treated for obstructive sleep apnea
  • Previous catheter ablation in the pulmonary veins or left atrium
  • Severe structural heart disease
  • Mental or physical disability precluding informed consent or compliance with the protocol
  • Enrolled in another study that would confound the results of this trial

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: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Pulmonary vein isolation
Intra-thoracic pressure swings induced by breathing manoeuvres during standard catheter-ablation procedure. Catheter-based electrical mapping and pressure in the left atrium and pulmonary veins during standard catheter-ablation procedure. Only patients with an apnea-hypopnea index > 5/h and documented premature atrial beats during the Mueller manoeuvre will be eligible for the catheter-based electrical mapping. Follow-up after 1 year for atrial fibrillation recurrence.
Procedure: Standard pulmonary vein isolation
The MM will be carried out during a elective standard pulmonary vein isolation procedure. The MM will be performed using an occluded mouthpiece with a small air leak to prevent complete closure of the glottis during inspiration and thus assure negative pressure throughout the entire airway. After expiration, inspiration with a target negative intrathoracic pressure of -40mmHg will be carried out against the mouthpiece.
No Intervention: No intevention
Intra-thoracic pressure swings induced by breathing manoeuvres during ECG-monitoring. Only patients with an apnea-hypopnea index < 5/h and no premature atrial beats during the Mueller manoeuvre will be assigned to the no intervention arm.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Electroanatomical origin of premature atrial beats
Time Frame: Participants will be followed for the duration of pulmonary vein isolation, an expected average of 3 hours
(Loop-)Catheter-based origin detection in patients with apnea-hypopnea index > 5/h in home sleep study and documented premature atrial beats during three time points: baseline (normal breathing), inspiration through a threshold load device, and the Mueller Manoeuvre (MM). Origins will be quantitatively marked at a left atrial map.
Participants will be followed for the duration of pulmonary vein isolation, an expected average of 3 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Catheter-based pressure in the left atrium and pulmonary veins during intra-thoracic pressure changes
Time Frame: Participants will be followed for the duration of pulmonary vein isolation, an expected average of 3 hours
Catheter-based left atrial pressure measurement in patients with apnea-hypopnea index > 5/h in home sleep study and documented premature atrial beats during three time points: baseline (normal breathing), inspiration through a threshold load device, and the Mueller Manoeuvre. Changes in left atrial pressure will be recorded in cmH2O.
Participants will be followed for the duration of pulmonary vein isolation, an expected average of 3 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Malcolm Kohler, MD, Prof, University of Zurich

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 14, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 20, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

October 21, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 25, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KEK-ZH-Nr. 2014-0203

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