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Assessment of Safety and Effectiveness in Treatment Management of Atrial Fibrillation With the BWI IRE Ablation System

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
Device: Pulse Field Ablation
Registration Number
NCT05293639
Lead Sponsor
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Brief Summary

To demonstrate the safety and 12-month effectiveness of the VARIPULSE™ Catheter when used in conjunction with the TRUPULSE™ Generator for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in the treatment of subjects with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center, clinical evaluation of the Biosense Webster IRE Ablation system to demonstrate safety and long-term effectiveness for the treatment of drug refractory symptomatic PAF. The BWI IRE Ablation System consists of the VARIPULSE™ Catheter and TRUPULSE™ Generator. In conjunction with CARTO™ 3 system, it is indicated for PVI of patients with drug refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
362
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with

    1. At least two symptomatic AF episodes within last six months from enrollment.
    2. At least one ectrocardiographically documented AF episode within twelve (12) months prior to enrollment.
  • Failed at least one Class I or Class III antiarrhythmic drug.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Previously diagnosed with persistent AF (> 7 days in duration).
  • AF secondary to electrolyte imbalance, thyroid disease, or reversible or non-cardiac cause.
  • Previous surgical or catheter ablation for AF.
  • Patients known to require ablation outside the PV region
  • Documented severe dilatation of the LA (LAD >50mm) antero-posterior diameter on imaging within 6 months prior to enrollment.
  • Documented LA thrombus by imaging within 48 hours of the procedure.
  • Documented severely compromised LVEF (<40%) by imaging within 6 months prior to enrollment
  • Uncontrolled heart failure or New York Heart Association Class III or IV
  • History of blood clotting, bleeding abnormalities or contraindication to anticoagulation (heparin, warfarin, or dabigatran),
  • Documented thromboembolic event (including TIA) within the past 12 months
  • Previous PCI/MI within the past 2 months
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery within the past 6 months (180 days)
  • Valvular cardiac surgical/percutaneous procedure
  • Unstable angina within 6 months
  • Anticipated cardiac transplantation, cardiac surgery, or other major surgery within the next 12 months.
  • Significant pulmonary disease or any other disease or malfunction of the lungs or respiratory system that produces severe chronic symptoms.
  • Significant congenital anomaly or medical problem that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude enrollment in this study
  • Prior diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis
  • Pre-existing hemi diaphragmatic paralysis
  • Acute illness, active systemic infection, or sepsis
  • Presence of intracardiac thrombus, myxoma, tumor, interatrial baffle or patch or other abnormality that precludes catheter introduction or manipulation.
  • Severe mitral regurgitation
  • Presence of implanted pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) or other implanted metal cardiac device that may interfere with the IRE energy field.
  • Presence of a condition that precludes vascular access
  • Current enrollment in an investigational study evaluating another device or drug.
  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, or who are of child-bearing age and plan on becoming pregnant during the course of the clinical investigation.
  • Life expectancy less than 12 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Treatment GroupPulse Field AblationPFA ablation using a circular multi-electrode pulsed electrical field catheter and multichannel generator
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pivotal Main Phase Per-Protocol (PP) Analysis Set: Number of Participants With Freedom of Documented Atrial TachyarrhythmiaDay 91 to Day 365 post catheter insertion on Day 0

Number of Participants With freedom from documented (symptomatic and asymptomatic) atrial tachyarrhythmia (atrial fibrillation \[AF\], atrial tachycardia \[AT\], or atrial flutter \[AFL\] of unknown origin positive) episodes based on electrocardiographic data (greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 30 seconds on an electrocardiogram \[ECG\], sponsor-provided cardiac event monitor \[CEM\], or Holter device) during the effectiveness evaluation period (Day 91-365 post catheter insertion procedure) and freedom from the following failure modes: acute procedural failure, repeat ablation failure, non-study catheter failure, AAD failure, continuous AF/AT/AFL of unknown origin on ECG, any Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV) procedure were reported.

Pilot Safety Analysis Set and Pivotal Roll-In Analysis Set: Number of Participants With Primary Adverse Events (PAEs)From Day 0 to Day 7 post catheter insertion on Day 0

An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant participating in a clinical study that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the pharmaceutical/biological agent under study. PAEs included the following AEs: Phrenic Nerve Paralysis (permanent), Stroke/CVA, Major Vascular Access Complication/Bleeding, Thromboembolism, Myocardial Infarction, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pericarditis, Pulmonary Edema (Respiratory Insufficiency), Heart Block, and Vagal Nerve Injury/ Gastroparesis.

Pivotal Main Phase Modified Intent-To-Treat (mITT) Analysis Set: Number of Participants With Primary Adverse Events (PAEs)From Day 0 to Day 7 post catheter insertion on Day 0

An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant participating in a clinical study that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the pharmaceutical/biological agent under study. PAEs included the following AEs: Phrenic Nerve Paralysis (permanent), Stroke/Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Major Vascular Access Complication/Bleeding, Thromboembolism, Myocardial Infarction, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pericarditis, Pulmonary Edema (Respiratory Insufficiency), Heart Block, and Vagal Nerve Injury/ Gastroparesis.

Pilot Safety Analysis Set and Pivotal Roll-In Analysis Set: Number of Participants With Freedom of Documented Atrial TachyarrhythmiaDay 91 to Day 365 post catheter insertion on Day 0

Number of Participants With freedom from documented (symptomatic and asymptomatic) atrial tachyarrhythmia (AF, AT, or AFL of unknown origin positive) episodes based on electrocardiographic data (\>=30 seconds on an ECG, CEM, or Holter device) during the effectiveness evaluation period (Day 91-365 post catheter insertion) and freedom from the following failure modes: acute procedural failure, repeat ablation failure, non-study catheter failure, AAD failure, continuous AF/AT/AFL of unknown origin on ECG, any DCCV procedure were reported.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pilot Safety Analysis Set and Pivotal Roll-In Analysis Set: Change From Baseline in Overall Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (AFEQT) Total ScoreBaseline, and 12 months post catheter insertion on Day 0

Change from baseline in overall AFEQT total score were reported. Change in the AFEQT score included 20 questions on a 7-point Likert scale. Questions 1-18 evaluated HRQoL and questions 19-20 were related to the patient's satisfaction with treatment. The first 18 questions were used to calculate the overall AFEQT score. The total AFEQT scores was calculated as 100 minus (\[Sum of severity for all questions answered minus number of questions answered) divided by total number of questions answered\*6\])\*100. The overall AFEQT scores ranged from 0 (complete disability) to 100 (no disability). Therefore, a positive change in score corresponded to improvement in QoL.

Pivotal Main Phase PP Analysis Set: Change From Baseline in Overall Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (AFEQT) Total ScoreBaseline, and 12 months post catheter insertion on Day 0

Change from baseline in overall AFEQT total score were reported. Change in the AFEQT score included 20 questions on a 7-point Likert scale. Questions 1-18 evaluated Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and questions 19-20 were related to the patient's satisfaction with treatment. The first 18 questions were used to calculate the overall AFEQT score. The total AFEQT scores was calculated as 100 minus (\[Sum of severity for all questions answered minus number of questions answered) divided by total number of questions answered\*6\])\*100. The overall AFEQT scores ranged from 0 (complete disability) to 100 (no disability). Therefore, a positive change in score corresponded to improvement in QoL.

Trial Locations

Locations (30)

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Johns Hopkins

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Morristown Medical Center

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Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Piedmont Healthcare

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Memorial Health University Medical Center

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Savannah, Georgia, United States

Arrhythmia Research Group (St. Bernards)

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Cardiovascular Group of Marin/SF Med Group

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Larkspur, California, United States

Hoag Memorial Hospital

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Newport Beach, California, United States

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Evanston Hospital / Northshore

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Evanston, Illinois, United States

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Bronx, New York, United States

South Shore University Hospital

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Bay Shore, New York, United States

New York University Langone Med Center

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New York, New York, United States

New York Presbyterian Hospital

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New York, New York, United States

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

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New York, New York, United States

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Wakemed Heart and Vascular

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Baylor Research Institute

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Plano, Texas, United States

Inova Fairfax Medical Center

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Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Wake Forest Baptist Health

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Grandview Medical Center

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Phoenix Cardiovascular Research

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

San Diego Cardiac Center

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San Diego, California, United States

Florida Hospital

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Orlando, Florida, United States

Minneapolis Heart Institute

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation

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Austin, Texas, United States

Virginia Commonwealth Uninversity

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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