Deep Sedation vs. General Anesthesia for Pulsed Field Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation (SAFE-PFA)
31 de mayo de 2026 actualizado por: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
A Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Deep Sedation With Dexmedetomidine Combined With Remimazolam and Remifentanil Versus General Anaesthesia for Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
- Research Title: A Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Deep Sedation With Dexmedetomidine Combined With Remimazolam and Remifentanil Versus General Anaesthesia for Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
- Research Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of deep sedation using a combination of dexmedetomidine and remimazolam versus remifentanil, and general anaesthesia, in patients undergoing pulsed electric field ablation for atrial fibrillation. Through this study, we hope to optimise the management of the perioperative period for atrial fibrillation pulse field ablation and develop a carefully designed deep sedation protocol based on modern pharmacology. This protocol will maximise patient comfort, facilitate the surgeon's procedure, and enhance the efficiency of overall healthcare resource utilisation, whilst ensuring surgical success and patient safety. Consequently, it will provide crucial anaesthetic support for the standardisation and widespread adoption of atrial fibrillation pulse field ablation technology.
- Study Design: Interventional clinical study
- Study Subjects: Patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for catheter ablation at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University between January 2026 and January 2027.
- Sample Size: N=80 patients, randomly assigned using a computer-generated random number table to the deep sedation group (n=40) or general anesthesia group (n=40) at a 1:1 ratio.
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria: ① Age 18-75 years (inclusive); ② Clinically diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, indicated for pulse field ablation, and scheduled for catheter ablation; ③ Voluntarily agrees to participate in the trial and has signed informed consent; ④ Willing to comply with the trial requirements and complete the required follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria: ① Left atrial diameter > 55 mm; ② Transesophageal echocardiography indicates a thrombus in the left atrium; ③ Contraindications to anticoagulation
- Observational Indicators:(1) Baseline Data: Age, sex, BMI, type of atrial fibrillation, CHA2DS2-VASc score, hemoglobin, left atrial diameter, ejection fraction, and the prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, stroke/TIA, coronary heart disease and renal impairment.(2) Surgical Data: Duration of interventional procedures, X-ray exposure, operating theatre occupancy time, success rate of acute PVI, calibration deviation rate, incidence of hypoxemia and hypotension, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) scores for pain, and postoperative complications.
- Statistical Analysis: Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0 software; continuous variables following a normal distribution are expressed as mean ± standard deviation, and comparisons between two independent samples were performed using t-tests; categorical variables are presented as frequencies and percentages, and comparisons were performed using chi-square tests; a two-sided P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Aún no reclutando
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Estimado)
80
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
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Ubicaciones de estudio
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Jiangxi
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Nanchang, Jiangxi, Porcelana, 330006
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
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Contacto:
- Qi Chen, MD, PhD
- Número de teléfono: +86-13330087688
- Correo electrónico: efycq@189.cn
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
No
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 75 years, inclusive
- Clinically diagnosed atrial fibrillation
- Indicated for pulsed field ablation and scheduled for pulsed field ablation catheter procedure
- Able and willing to provide written informed consent
- Willing to comply with study procedures and follow-up requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
- Left atrial diameter >55 mm
- Presence of left atrial thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography
- Contraindications to anticoagulation therapy
Plan de estudios
Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Experimental: Deep Sedation Group
Patients undergoing atrial fibrillation pulsed field ablation under a novel deep sedation protocol
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A deep sedation protocol using dexmedetomidine, remifentanil and remazolam for atrial fibrillation pulse field ablation
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Comparador de placebos: General Anesthesia Group
Patients undergoing atrial fibrillation pulsed field ablation under general anesthesia
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Atrial fibrillation pulse filed ablation using a standard endotracheal intubation general anaesthesia protocol
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Operating Room Occupancy Time
Periodo de tiempo: From Operating Room entry to Operating Room exit
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The duration from the patient's entry into the operating room to their departure from the room.
This includes anesthetic induction, the surgical procedure, and emergence/extubation.
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From Operating Room entry to Operating Room exit
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Net Procedure Duration
Periodo de tiempo: During the procedure
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Defined as the time from the first skin puncture for vascular access to the removal of the last catheter.
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During the procedure
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Post-operative Recovery Time
Periodo de tiempo: From procedure completion to transfer to the general ward, assessed up to 24 hours post-procedure
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The time interval from the end of the procedure until the patient meets the criteria for transfer back to the general ward
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From procedure completion to transfer to the general ward, assessed up to 24 hours post-procedure
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Acute Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) Success Rate
Periodo de tiempo: At the end of the ablation procedure
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The percentage of pulmonary veins successfully isolated using pulsed field ablation (PFA) as confirmed by the electrophysiological mapping system.
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At the end of the ablation procedure
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Incidence of Hypoxemia
Periodo de tiempo: Periprocedural period
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Percentage of patients experiencing oxygen saturation (SpO2) < 90% requiring intervention (e.g., increasing oxygen flow or airway maneuvers).
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Periprocedural period
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Incidence of Hypotension
Periodo de tiempo: Periprocedural period
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Percentage of patients experiencing at least one episode of hypotension during the procedure.
Hypotension is defined as a Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) < 90 mmHg or a decrease of more than 20% from the baseline value, requiring clinical intervention (such as fluid bolus or administration of vasopressors like phenylephrine or ephedrine).
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Periprocedural period
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Patient Pain Intensity (NRS Score)
Periodo de tiempo: 2 hours and 24 hours post-operation
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Patient-reported pain levels assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (0-10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable).
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2 hours and 24 hours post-operation
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Total Fluoroscopy Dose (DAP)
Periodo de tiempo: At the end of the procedure
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The cumulative radiation exposure to the patient, measured as Dose Area Product (DAP) in cGy·cm².
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At the end of the procedure
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Incidence of Perioperative Complications
Periodo de tiempo: up to 30 days post-procedure
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Occurrence of procedure-related adverse events, including cardiac tamponade, stroke/TIA, vascular access site complications (e.g., hematoma, pseudoaneurysm), phrenic nerve injury, and anesthesia-related complications.
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up to 30 days post-procedure
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Publicaciones y enlaces útiles
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Publicaciones Generales
- Rillig A, Hirokami J, Moser F, Bordignon S, Rottner L, Shota T, My I, Urbani A, Lemoine M, Kheir J, Schenker N, Urbanek L, Govorov K, Schaack D, Obergassel J, Riess J, Ismaili D, Kirchhof P, Ouyang F, Schmidt B, Reissmann B, Chun KJ, Metzner A. General anaesthesia and deep sedation for monopolar pulsed field ablation using a lattice-tip catheter combined with a novel three-dimensional mapping system. Europace. 2024 Nov 1;26(11):euae270. doi: 10.1093/europace/euae270.
- Sochorova V, Kunstatova V, Osmancik P, Duska F, Herman D, Waldauf P, Poviser L, Karch J, Znojilova L, Filipcova V, Hozmanova J, Vesela J, Hozman M. COOPERATIVE-PFA: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial. Circulation. 2025 Jul 22;152(3):150-159. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.074427. Epub 2025 Apr 27.
Fechas de registro del estudio
Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.
Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Estimado)
25 de mayo de 2026
Finalización primaria (Estimado)
30 de abril de 2027
Finalización del estudio (Estimado)
30 de abril de 2027
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
16 de mayo de 2026
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
31 de mayo de 2026
Publicado por primera vez (Actual)
2 de junio de 2026
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
2 de junio de 2026
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
31 de mayo de 2026
Última verificación
1 de mayo de 2026
Más información
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
- IIT-2026-026
Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
No
Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
No
producto fabricado y exportado desde los EE. UU.
No
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