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Impact of New Biomarkers on Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm After Cardioversion or Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Registration Number
NCT03351816
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Brief Summary

The Biorhythm study aims to investigate the utility of new biomarkers (e.g. MR proANP, ST2) measured pre-procedure for the prediction of procedural success in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardioversion or ablation.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, observational, multicentre study of patients with paroxystic or persistent atrial fibrillation scheduled to undergo cardioversion or ablation of AF in routine practice. Serum levels of MR proANP and ST2 pre-procedure will be measured to attempt to identify a threshold that carries prognostic value for procedural success (maintenance of sinus rhythm at one year).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
106
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with paroxystic or persistent atrial fibrillation for whom a decision to perform ablation is made.
  • Patients with persistent atrial fibrillation for whom a decision to perform cardioversion is made.
  • Patients with social security coverage, or beneficiary thereof.
  • Patients who provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age <18 years or >80 years
  • Patients with significant valvular heart disease defined as symptomatic aortic valve disease, severe aortic or mitral stenosis or tricuspid or mitral insufficiency grade 3/4 or 4/4
  • Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension >45 mmHg on echocardiography
  • Patients with chronic respiratory disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage II, III or IV.
  • Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction <45%
  • Patients with recent (<1 month) acute decompensation of heart failure
  • Patients with recent (<1 month) acute coronary syndrome
  • Anemia (hemoglobin <10 g/dL)
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Patients with anticipated poor compliance, as assessed by the study investigator
  • Patients within the exclusion period of another clinical study
  • Patients under legal guardianship

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recurrent atrial fibrillation12 months

Documented by ECG, Holter, telemetry, and lasting 30 seconds or more.

Recurrent flutter12 months

Documented by ECG, Holter, telemetry, and lasting 30 seconds or more.

Recurrent atrial tachycardia12 months

Documented by ECG, Holter, telemetry, and lasting 30 seconds or more.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Palpitations12 months

Any episode of palpitation occurring during follow-up

Hospitalization12 months

Hospital admission related to atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardia or flutter during follow-up

Recurrent flutter3 months

Documented by ECG, Holter, telemetry, and lasting 30 seconds or more.

Recurrent atrial fibrillation3 months

Documented by ECG, Holter, telemetry, and lasting 30 seconds or more.

Recurrent atrial tachycardia3 months

Documented by ECG, Holter, telemetry, and lasting 30 seconds or more.

Repeat ablation12 months

Need for repeat ablation during follow-up in patients who underwent ablation of AF

Cardioversion12 months

Need for electric or medical cardioversion during follow-up (all patients, regardless of initial intervention type)

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

University Hospital Jean Minjoz

🇫🇷

Besancon, France

CHU François Mitterand

🇫🇷

Dijon, France

CHU Brabois

🇫🇷

Vandoeuvre les nancy, France

University Hospital Jean Minjoz
🇫🇷Besancon, France

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