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LBBAP vs. CS Pacing for CRT in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure (SYNC-AF) (SYNC-AF)

23. april 2026 opdateret af: Yonsei University

Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Versus Coronary Sinus Pacing for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Patients With Permanent Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure: The SYNC-AF Trial

This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP)-based cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) with conventional coronary sinus (CS) lead-based CRT in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) who meet indications for CRT device implantation.

Atrial fibrillation and heart failure frequently coexist, and both rapid heart rate and its irregularity contribute to worsening cardiac function. Atrioventricular junction (AVJ) ablation combined with CRT (biventricular pacing) has been established as an effective strategy for rate control and cardiac resynchronization in this population, supported by Class I recommendation in the 2021 ESC guidelines. However, conventional biventricular CRT via the CS lead can induce artificial electrical dyssynchrony, particularly in patients with a narrow QRS complex, potentially limiting its benefit.

Conduction system pacing (CSP), including LBBAP, has emerged as a physiologic alternative that directly stimulates the native conduction system, preserving synchronous ventricular activation. Recent evidence (ALTERNATIVE-AF trial) suggests CSP may be superior to biventricular CRT in permanent AF patients undergoing AVJ ablation. However, no randomized controlled trial has directly compared LBBAP-based CRT with CS lead-based CRT in this specific population.

The SYNC-AF trial will randomize 44 patients (22 per arm) to either LBBAP or CS pacing for CRT. The primary endpoint is change in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at 12 months as assessed by echocardiography in a blinded core laboratory. Secondary endpoints include changes in QRS duration, major adverse clinical events, device/procedure-related complications, and ventricular arrhythmia burden.

Studieoversigt

Status

Ikke rekrutterer endnu

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljeret beskrivelse

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC CORE LAB:

All echocardiographic assessments (LVEF, LVESV, LVEDV, etc.) are performed and interpreted by a blinded independent core laboratory at Severance Hospital to ensure objective and consistent measurement.

FOLLOW-UP SCHEDULE:

Screening (implant day) → Visit 1 (2 weeks-1 month) → Visit 2 (3 months ±3 months) → Visit 3 (6 months ±3 months) → Visit 4 (12 months ±3 months).

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:

Primary analysis follows the Intention-To-Treat (ITT) principle. Per-Protocol (PP) analysis will be performed as sensitivity analysis. The primary endpoint (LVEF change at 12 months) will be compared using Student's t-test or Wilcoxon rank-sum test. Time-to-event analyses will use Kaplan-Meier survival curves with log-rank test and Cox proportional hazards model.

SAMPLE SIZE:

44 patients total (22 per arm). Based on the assumption of an absolute 10% greater improvement in LVEF with LBBAP-CRT vs. BiV-CRT, with 80% power and 5% two-sided alpha, with 10% dropout allowance.

PARTICIPATING CENTERS:

Multiple centers in the Republic of Korea (at least 4 centers), led by Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine.

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Anslået)

44

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

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Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥19 years
  2. Indication for CRT (CRT-P or CRT-D) device implantation per current guidelines
  3. Permanent atrial fibrillation (with or without planned AVJ ablation)
  4. Ability to understand the purpose of the study and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Prosthetic tricuspid valve
  2. Prior myocardial infarction involving the interventricular septal area
  3. Life expectancy less than 12 months
  4. Unable to comply with planned 12-month follow-up for any reason
  5. Pregnancy
  6. History of heart transplantation
  7. Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC)

Studieplan

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Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?

Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
  • Maskning: Enkelt

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Eksperimentel: LBBAP Group
Participants undergo CRT device implantation (CRT-P or CRT-D) with Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP) as the left ventricular lead strategy. LBBAP is attempted first; if not feasible, crossover to CS lead is permitted. AVJ ablation is performed per clinical indication.
Enhed: Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP) for CRT
CRT device (CRT-P or CRT-D) implantation using LBBAP as the left ventricular pacing lead. A pacing lead is advanced through the interventricular septum to achieve left bundle branch area capture, confirmed by pacing parameters and electrocardiographic criteria (RBBB-like pattern with short R-peak latency in V5/V6). RV lead is implanted in standard fashion. AVJ ablation may be performed per clinical indication.
Aktiv komparator: CS Pacing Group
Participants undergo CRT device implantation (CRT-P or CRT-D) with conventional Coronary Sinus (CS) lead-based pacing as the left ventricular lead strategy. AVJ ablation is performed per clinical indication.
Enhed: Coronary Sinus (CS) Lead-Based Biventricular CRT
CRT device (CRT-P or CRT-D) implantation using a conventional coronary sinus (CS) lead as the left ventricular pacing lead. The CS lead is advanced via the coronary sinus into a lateral or posterolateral cardiac vein to achieve biventricular pacing. RV lead is implanted in standard fashion. AVJ ablation may be performed per clinical indication.

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Change from Baseline Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) at 12 Months
Tidsramme: Baseline (at the time of device implantation) and 12 months post-implantation
Change in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) from baseline to 12 months post-implantation, as measured by transthoracic echocardiography performed and interpreted by a blinded independent central core laboratory. LVEF is assessed using the biplane Simpson method.
Baseline (at the time of device implantation) and 12 months post-implantation

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Proportion of patients with absolute LVEF increase ≥5% at 12 months
Tidsramme: 12 months post-implantation
Echocardiographic CRT response defined as absolute improvement in LVEF of ≥5% or ≥10% from baseline at 12 months, assessed by blinded core lab.
12 months post-implantation
Proportion of patients with absolute LVEF increase ≥10% at 12 months
Tidsramme: 12 months post-implantation
Echocardiographic CRT response defined as absolute improvement in LVEF of ≥5% or ≥10% from baseline at 12 months, assessed by blinded core lab.
12 months post-implantation
Change in QRS Duration From Baseline
Tidsramme: Immediately post-implant and at 12 months
QRS duration measured from surface ECG in milliseconds.
Immediately post-implant and at 12 months
Time to First Treated Ventricular Arrhythmia
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months
Time from randomization to first detection of treated ventricular arrhythmia (VT/VF) recorded by the implanted device within 12 months.
Up to 12 months
Composite of All-Cause Death and Heart Failure Hospitalization
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Clinical events adjudicated by an independent committee. Heart failure hospitalization defined as unplanned outpatient/ED visit or inpatient admission with HF signs/symptoms requiring intravenous therapy.
Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
All-cause mortality
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Clinical events adjudicated by an independent committee. Heart failure hospitalization defined as unplanned outpatient/ED visit or inpatient admission with HF signs/symptoms requiring intravenous therapy.
Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Heart failure hospitalization
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Clinical events adjudicated by an independent committee. Heart failure hospitalization defined as unplanned outpatient/ED visit or inpatient admission with HF signs/symptoms requiring intravenous therapy.
Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Cardiovascular death
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Clinical events adjudicated by an independent committee. Heart failure hospitalization defined as unplanned outpatient/ED visit or inpatient admission with HF signs/symptoms requiring intravenous therapy.
Up to 12 months (first occurrence)
Immediate procedural success rate of LBBAP lead implantation
Tidsramme: Immediately after the implantation procedure
Successful LBBAP lead placement defined by achievement of left bundle branch capture with acceptable pacing threshold (≤1.5V/0.5ms), impedance (300-1200Ω), and electrocardiographic criteria (RBBB pattern, short R-peak latency in V5/V6).
Immediately after the implantation procedure
Lead capture loss rate at 12 months
Tidsramme: 12 months post-implantation
Loss of left bundle branch capture or inability to maintain pacing threshold <2.5V/0.5ms at 12 months.
12 months post-implantation
Composite Rate of Worsening Heart Failure by Echocardiographic Criteria
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months
Composite endpoint defined as ≥5% absolute decrease in LVEF from baseline or ≥15% increase in LVESV from baseline during follow-up.
Up to 12 months
Device and Procedure-Related Complications
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months (device/procedure-related complications within 7 days for acute; up to 12 months for chronic)
All device/procedure-related complications and reinterventions occurring up to 12 months, adjudicated by an independent events committee.
Up to 12 months (device/procedure-related complications within 7 days for acute; up to 12 months for chronic)
Reintervention Rate
Tidsramme: Up to 12 months
All device/procedure-related complications and reinterventions occurring up to 12 months, adjudicated by an independent events committee.
Up to 12 months

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Yonsei University

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Anslået)

30. juni 2026

Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)

30. juni 2029

Studieafslutning (Anslået)

31. december 2029

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

23. april 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

23. april 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

1. maj 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

1. maj 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

23. april 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. april 2026

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