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Using Non-Fluoroscopic Imaging Devices to Decrease Radiation Exposure During Ablation of Supraventricular Tachycardia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Interventions
Device: Intracardiac echocardiography and 3D navigational system
Registration Number
NCT00979303
Lead Sponsor
Boston Children's Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the additional use of non-fluoroscopic imaging modalities can decrease the use of radiation exposure during standard ablation procedures for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in children.

Detailed Description

The standard of care for children undergoing SVT ablation is radiation (fluoroscopy) to see the heart. Non fluoroscopic imaging tools have been utilized for adult atrial fibrillation procedures. These tools utilize magnetic fields to visualize the heart without using radiation. The purpose of this study was to determine if these 3D mapping tools could reduce radiation exposure during SVT ablation procedures could be performed using these 3D tools.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
74
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age >/=8
  • Weight >/=25kg
  • Structurally normal heart (no major cardiac defects)
  • History of SVT
  • No prior history of cardiac surgery or ablation
Exclusion Criteria
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Prior history of cardiac surgery or ablation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Study GroupIntracardiac echocardiography and 3D navigational systemStudy Group Patients - Undergo ablation procedures using intracardiac echocardiography and 3D navigational system in addition to radiation.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total Fluoroscopy TimeDuring the Ablation procedure

Total fluoroscopy time in minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total Radiation ExposureDuring Ablation Procedure

Total radiation exposure measured in mGy

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Hospital Boston

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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