Ablation at Virtual-hEart pRedicted Targets for VT (NCT03536052) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ablation at Virtual-hEart pRedicted Targets for VT
United States10 participantsStarted 2022-09-26
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of the new imaging/simulation ("virtual heart") approach for determining the optimal ablation sites in patients with VT, which render post-infarction VT non-inducible. The study will test both the acute outcome of the ablation procedure, and the effect the use of the predicted targets has upon procedure time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Eligible patients must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
* A Pre-Op cardiac MRI including late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) must be performed prior to ablation. As Johns Hopkins University (JHU) performs MRIs with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker implanted, patients with these devices may be enrolled.
* Eligible patients must suffer from VT, thought to be secondary to structural heart disease (scarring).
* Eligible patients must be determined to be suitable candidates for ablation to treat VT by their cardiologist and/or electrophysiologists regardless of this protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) \< 30 mL/min should not be enrolled in the study due to the use of intravenous gadolinium as an MRI contrast agent
* If a pre-procedure MRI cannot or likely will not be performed for any reason (such as claustrophobia), the patient must be excluded.
* Pregnant women may not participate in the study because gadolinium MRI contrast is contraindicated in these patients.
* Any subject that, during the course of the pre-procedure imaging, is discovered to have VT not related to scarring, he/she must be de-enrolled from the study.
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
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Number of Participants With Ventricular Tachycardia Inducibility