POLARx Post Approval Study (POLARx PAS) (NCT06170606) | Clinical Trial Compass
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POLARx Post Approval Study (POLARx PAS)
United States200 participantsStarted 2024-06-28
Plain-language summary
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).
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects indicated for drug refractory, recurrent symptomatic PAF treatment with the Cryoablation System, per physician's medical judgement, and as per standard of care
* Subjects who are willing and capable of providing informed consent;
* Subjects who are willing and capable of participating in all testing associated with this clinical study at an approved clinical investigational center;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any known contraindication to an AF ablation or anticoagulation, including those listed in the IFU as legally approved conditions;
* Any prior LA ablation;
* Known or pre-existing severe PV Stenosis;
* Subjects with severe valvular disease OR with a prosthetic - mechanical or biological - heart valve (not including valve repair and annular rings);
* Presence of any pulmonary vein stents;
* Subjects with active systemic infection;
* Subject is unable or not willing to complete follow-up visits and examination for the duration of the study;- Subjects with life expectancy ≤ 1 year per investigator's medical judgement;
* Women of childbearing potential who are, or plan to become, pregnant during the time of the study (assessment per investigator's discretion);
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
1
Percentage of Participants With Freedom From Primary Safety Events at 12 Months Post-procedure (Acute and Chronic Events) Using the Boston Scientific Cardiac Cryoablation System With POLARx Cryoablation Balloon Catheter Models
Timeframe: 12 Months
2
Percentage of Participants With Freedom From Treatment Failure at 12 Months Post-procedure Using the Boston Scientific Cardiac Cryoablation System With POLARx Cryoablation Balloon Catheter Models