Status:

UNKNOWN

Randomized Study of Radiofrequency- vs. Cryo-Ablation for Typical Isthmus-Dependent Atrial Flutter

Lead Sponsor:

Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Boston Scientific Corporation

Conditions:

Atrial Flutter

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This randomized study compares two energy sources for the catheter based ablation of typical isthmus-dependent atrial flutter: The (standard) radiofrequency (RF) ablation technique and the cryo-ablati...

Detailed Description

This randomized study compares two energy sources for the catheter based ablation of typical isthmus-dependent atrial flutter: The (standard) radiofrequency (RF) ablation technique and the cryo-ablati...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age between 18 and 80 years
  • documented atrial flutter which is most probably typical isthmus dependent atrial flutter
  • informed written consent

Exclusion

  • prior ablation for atrial flutter
  • concomitant arrhythmia which is treated during the same ablation procedure
  • prior MAZE operation
  • contra indication for catheterization
  • physical or psychiatric disorder making participation in the study impossible
  • pregnancy
  • prior participation in the study
  • participation in another study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

500 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00196170

Start Date

May 1 2003

End Date

July 1 2008

Last Update

March 19 2008

Active Locations (4)

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1

Herz-Zentrum Bad Krozingen

Bad Krozingen, Germany, 79189

2

Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen

Munich, Germany, 80636

3

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universitaet Muenster

Münster, Germany, 48149

4

Klinikum Nuernberg Sued

Nuremberg, Germany, 90471