CompletedNot Applicable

Cryotherapy Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Para-hisian Accessory Pathways

Brazil30 participantsStarted 2018-10-01

Plain-language summary

A randomized pilot study to evaluate safety and efficacy endpoints for treatment of para-hisian accessory pathways according to two different strategies of lesion formation. These patients will be divided into 2 groups with different strategies of treatment: group 1 treated with radiofrequency (RF) ablation, group 2 with cryotherapy (CRYO). The primary outcome will be the recurrence rate of accessory pathway conduction after one year of follow-up. Secondary endpoints will be immediate success and rate of permanent atrioventricular (AV) block.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with para-hisian accessory pathways, diagnosed by electrophysiological study (EPS), with indication of invasive treatment according to current guidelines. Patients should be willing and able to sign an informed consent form, and to undergo all procedures described in both the study protocol and the consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cryotherapy ablation; * Previous extensive radiofrequency ablation (including aortic cusp mapping); * Age below twelve years; * Severe coagulation disorder; * Pregnancy; * Refusal to participate in the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

One-year recurrence rate

Timeframe: One year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04361006

SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-28

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