Deep Sedation vs. General Anesthesia for Pulsed Field Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation (SAFE-PFA)
31 mei 2026 bijgewerkt door: 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.
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Nog niet aan het werven
Conditie
Interventie / Behandeling
Studietype
Ingrijpend
Inschrijving (Geschat)
80
Fase
- Niet toepasbaar
Contacten en locaties
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Studie Locaties
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Jiangxi
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Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330006
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
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Contact:
- Qi Chen, MD, PhD
- Telefoonnummer: +86-13330087688
- E-mail: efycq@189.cn
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Deelname Criteria
Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
- Oudere volwassene
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Nee
Beschrijving
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
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Behandeling
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Geen (open label)
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
Interventie / Behandeling |
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Experimenteel: 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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Placebo-vergelijker: 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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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Operating Room Occupancy Time
Tijdsspanne: 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
Tijdsspanne: 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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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Post-operative Recovery Time
Tijdsspanne: 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
Tijdsspanne: 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
Tijdsspanne: 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
Tijdsspanne: 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)
Tijdsspanne: 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)
Tijdsspanne: 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
Tijdsspanne: 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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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
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Publicaties en nuttige links
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Algemene publicaties
- 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.
Studie record data
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start (Geschat)
25 mei 2026
Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)
30 april 2027
Studie voltooiing (Geschat)
30 april 2027
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
16 mei 2026
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
31 mei 2026
Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)
2 juni 2026
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
2 juni 2026
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
31 mei 2026
Laatst geverifieerd
1 mei 2026
Meer informatie
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Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- IIT-2026-026
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