Clinical Research Directory

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH®SF Catheters With Ablation Index Study

A single-center, real word study of consecutive subjects who undergo radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal AF using THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH®SF (STSF) Catheter guiding by Ablation Index (AI). Prospectively or retrospectively record 150 eligible subjects since 1st Jan 2019 to evaluate effectiveness and safety of STSF with AI.

Catheter Ablation Using a Novel Navigation and Imaging System

The objective of the ENVIsIoN study is to collect data on the use of the VERAFEYE navigation and imaging system in patients indicated to undergo a catheter ablation procedure for the treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).

VOLT CE Mark Study

This clinical investigation is intended to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the Volt™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Catheter Sensor Enabled™, the Volt™ PFA Generator, Agilis™ NxT Steerable Introducer Dual-Reach™, and EnSite™ X EP System EnSite™ Pulsed Field Ablation Module (for simplicity of reference this device collection will hereafter be referred to as the Volt™ PFA system) for the treatment of symptomatic, recurrent, drug-refractory paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.

Conscious Sedation Versus General Anesthesia for Pulsed Field Ablation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

This prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, noninferiority trial will compare local anesthesia with conscious sedation and general anesthesia in patients undergoing pulsed field ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. A total of 390 participants aged 18 to 80 years will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to undergo pulsed field ablation under either local anesthesia with conscious sedation or general anesthesia. Both groups will receive pulmonary vein isolation using the same pulsed field ablation strategy. The primary outcome is recurrence of an electrocardiographically documented atrial tachyarrhythmia after an 8-week post-ablation blanking period. Recurrence is defined as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or atrial tachycardia lasting at least 30 seconds through 12 months after ablation. The study will also compare the ability of each anesthesia strategy to support successful completion of the ablation procedure, anesthesia-related and ablation-related complications, procedural efficiency, patient-reported pain and anxiety, overall procedural experience, and direct medical costs.

Evaluation of Novel Waveforms Delivered Using the FARAPULSE™ PFA System

This is a multicenter, prospective, single-arm, feasibility study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the waveforms being delivered using the FARAPULSE PFA System in patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF) and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (PersAF).

STOP AF First Post-Approval Study

The STOP AF First PAS is a prospective, global, multi-center, observational trial.

ADVENT Post Approval Study

The ADVENT Post Approval Study (PAS) is a prospective, global, multicenter, observational study.

Pulsed Field Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Efficacy and Left Atrial Function Protection

This is a prospective clinical study aiming to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of a novel domestic pulsed field ablation (PFA) system in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), and to specifically assess its protective effect on left atrial function. Approximately 200-220 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation are planned to be enrolled. Participants will be treated with the novel PFA system (YTL-PFA01) and a three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping system. The primary objectives include: Efficacy: Immediate pulmonary vein isolation success rate, and freedom from atrial arrhythmias (\>30 seconds) at 12 months post-procedure. Safety: Incidence of major complications (such as cardiac tamponade, stroke, pulmonary vein stenosis, phrenic nerve palsy). Left Atrial Function: Dynamic changes in echocardiographic parameters (e.g., LAVI, LVEF, E/A, LASr/cd/ct) and serum biomarkers (e.g., troponin, BNP, inflammatory markers) at multiple time points before and after the procedure. Patients will be followed up for 12 months to evaluate the long-term outcomes and quality of life improvement (EQ-5D-5L). The study duration is expected to be 36 months (October 2025 to September 2028).

Safety and Effectiveness of the Globe® Pulsed Field System for Treating Patients With Symptomatic Paroxysmal or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Globe® Pulsed Field System for treating patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF).

Safety and Efficacy of Very High-Power Short-Duration Radiofrequency Ablation With Half-Normal Saline Irrigation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation

Primary Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the Very High Power Short Duration (vHPSD) ablation mode with half-normal saline irrigation in achieving pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation, by comparing the single-procedure acute pulmonary vein isolation success rate. Secondary Objective: To assess the safety of the vHPSD ablation mode with half-normal saline irrigation in PVI for atrial fibrillation, by comparing the incidence of steam pops (POPs). Study Significance This study aims to address the current limitation of insufficient lesion formation in the anterior left atrial wall when using a uniform 90W/4s ablation strategy with normal saline irrigation. By segmenting the left atrium, different irrigation protocols will be applied: 90W/4s ablation with normal saline irrigation will be performed in the posterior area of left atrium, while 90W/4s ablation with half-normal saline irrigation will be performed in the anterior area of left atrium. This approach is anticipated to enhance the procedural immediate success rate (measured by the rate of acute, first-pass PVI), improve overall procedural efficiency, and ensure procedural safety.

A Study Assessing Arrhythmia Mapping With a Multi-Electrode Mapping Catheter

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and feasibility of the investigational catheter for mapping the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart.

Real-world Experience of Catheter Ablation for the Treatment of Arrhythmias

The primary purpose of this Registry is to assess procedural safety and long-term effectiveness of catheter ablations in the treatment of subjects with PAF, PsAF, and VA. The Registry will utilize real world clinical data obtained from the use of commercially available CARTO™ technologies under the authority of a health care practitioner within a legitimate practitioner-subject relationship. Data from the registry will be used to assess clinical outcomes, including procedural efficiency, safety, and long-term effectiveness of catheter ablation with novel technologies for arrhythmia patients.

A Multicenter Feasibility Study With the VERAFEYE Imaging and Guidance System as Anatomical Navigation System

PRISM: A Multicenter Feasibility Study with the VERAFEYE Imaging and Guidance System as Anatomical Navigation System

The Impact of Expandable Cryoballoon on Autonomic Control of the Heart

Approximately 40% of patients following cryoballoon ablation show signs of parasympathetic denervation. The presence of such effect is related to better outcomes in terms of clinical efficacy (freedom from atrial fibrillation). It could be hypothesized that larger sized balloon (POLARxFIT system) because of more antral position within the left atrium (and hence smaller distance from ganglionated plexi) might enhance this beneficial modulation of the autonomic system of the heart. This study intends to compare the effects of cryoablation employing expandable balloon (POLARxFIT) vs. standard balloon (POLARx) on autonomic system of the heart.

VOLT-AF IDE Clinical Study

This clinical investigation is intended to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the Volt™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Catheter Sensor Enabled™, the Volt™ PFA Generator, Agilis™ NxT Steerable Introducer Dual-Reach™, and EnSite™ X EP System EnSite™ Pulsed Field Ablation Module (for simplicity of reference this device collection will hereafter be referred to as the Volt™ PFA system) for the treatment of symptomatic, recurrent, drug-refractory paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.

ULTRA-HFIB-Redo: Ultrasound-based Renal Sympathetic Denervation vs Control in Redo Ablation Patients

This is a Prospective, controlled, single-blind, randomized (2:1, Intervention:Control) clinical trial. The purpose of the study is to determine the role of adjunctive renal sympathetic denervation in the prevention of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) recurrence in patients with hypertension scheduled for a redo AF ablation procedure for paroxysmal or persistent AF. Patients will be randomized to either i) AF ablation (Control) or ii) AF ablation + renal sympathetic denervation (Intervention).

POLARx Post Approval Study (POLARx PAS)

To collect clinical data on safety, effectiveness and procedural success of Boston Scientific's Cardiac Cryoablation System (includes all BSC commercially available POLARx/POLARx Fit catheters) when used to perform pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in the ablation treatment of de novo Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Comparison of PolarX and the Arctic Front Cryoballoons for PVI in Patients With Symptomatic Paroxysmal AF

Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Single shot devices are increasingly used for PVI. Currently, Medtronic Arctic Front cryoballoon is the most frequently used single shot technology and hence is the benchmark for upcoming technologies. A novel cryoballoon technology has recently been introduced (PolarX, Boston Scientific). However, whether PolarX provides effectiveness similar to the standard-of-practice Medtronic Arctic Front cryoballoon is yet to be investigated. Given that PolarX was developed considering the reported limitations and potential failures associated with the Medtronic Arctic Front cryoballoon, it might be even more effective and safe for use in AF ablation procedures. The aim of this trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of the PolarX Cryoballoon (Boston Scientific) and the Arctic Front Cryoballoon (Medtronic) in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF undergoing their first PVI. This is an investigator-initiated, multicenter, randomized controlled, open-label trial with blinded endpoint adjudication. Given that the Medtronic Arctic Front Cryoballoon is the standard-of-practice for single shot PVI and the PolarX is the novel technology, this trial has a non-inferiority design. The hypothesis with regards to the primary efficacy endpoint is that the PolarX Cryoballoon (Boston Scientific) shows lower efficacy compared to the Arctic Front Cryoballoon (Medtronic) and that therefore more episodes of first recurrence of any atrial arrhythmia between days 91 and 365 will be observed in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF undergoing their first PVI. Hence the alternative hypothesis postulates that the PolarX Cryoballoon is non-inferior to the Arctic Front Cryoballoon. Rejection of the null hypothesis is needed to conclude non-inferiority.

Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of the Globe® Pulsed Field System for Treating Patients With Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

This study will evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Globe® Pulsed Field System for treating patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

DIAMOND AF Post-Approval Study

The DIAMOND AF Post Approval study is a prospective, global, multi-center, non-randomized, single-arm observational trial

Acute Responses to Exercise in Females and Males With Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

The main purpose of this pilot project is to measure the feasibility of conducting a randomized crossover study examining short-term changes in atrial fibrillation (AF) symptoms in symptomatic females and males with paroxysmal or persistent AF when they engage in a standard week of exercise (i.e. moderate-intensity continuous training \[MICT\] or high-intensity interval training \[HIIT\]) compared to a control week (i.e. no moderate to vigorous exercise over 7 days).

Pulmonary Vein Isolation Strategy of Very High Power Short Duration in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

This study aims to investigate the effect of reducing ablation time for a hybrid approach of vHPSD and AI-guided ablation using the QDOT Micro catheter in PVI among patients with PAF.

Added Value of Vein of Marshal Ethanol Infusion Compared to Superior Vena Cava Isolation Alone in Patients Undergoing Repeat Ablation for Recurrent Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Despite Durable PV Isolation

The superior vena cava (SVC) is one of the most common non pulmonary vein (PV)-triggers for atrial tachyarrhythmias. SVC electrical isolation can be reached by circular radiofrequency (RF)-ablation under close monitoring of the phrenic nerve. However, adding substrate modification and vein of Marshal (VoM) ethanol infusion to the ablation procedure might substantially improve long-term outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the recurrence rate 1 year after the index ablation in patients undergoing a redo ablation for recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) despite durable pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with either SVC isolation alone or with substrate modification including vein of Marshal ethanolisation in addition to SVC isolation alone

REPRESENT-PF Registry

This pragmatic, prospective, single-arm, multi-center, observational registry will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of PFA for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in underrepresented minority patients using FDA approved Boston Scientific PFA catheters; all data collected will be standard of care.