CompletedNot Applicable

Ablation in Brugada Syndrome for the Prevention of VF

Netherlands, Thailand200 participantsStarted 2016-07

Plain-language summary

This trial aims to develop evidence based curative treatment with optimal net benefit for patients with Brugada syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The diagnosis of Brugada syndrome is based on 2013 HRS/EHRA/APHRS Consensus document criteria * Diagnosed symptomatic BrS with an implanted ICD within the last 5 years * Diagnosed symptomatic BrS with an implanted ICD longer than 5 years but has at least 1 appropriate shock within the last 5 years * The patient is legally competent, willing and able to undergo the study and signed the informed consent * The patient is willing and able to adhere to the follow-up visit protocol Exclusion Criteria: * A patient who does not meet inclusion criteria * A patient who has had a previous epicardial ablation * A patient who is pregnant (which would exclude an ablation procedure) * A patient with a co-morbid condition that possesses undue risk of general anesthesia or epicardial ablation * A patient who has a history of radiation therapy on the thorax

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Freedom of Ventricular Fibrillation/Tachycardia Recurrences

Timeframe: 3 year followup

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02704416

SponsorPacific Rim Electrophysiology Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-13

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.