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Real-Time Intracardiac Echocardiography for Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllInsel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
NCT07201506 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study is investigating whether using ultrasound directly inside the heart during ablation of heart rhythm disorders in the ventricles can reduce radiation exposure for patients. During an ablation, catheters are guided through the heart to treat the abnormal electrical signals. Usually, X-ray imaging (fluoroscopy) is used to see where the catheters are, which exposes both patients and hospital staff to radiation. The study is randomized and controlled: half of the participants will have the ablation with ultrasound inside the heart, and the other half will have the standard ablation without ultrasound during the procedure. The main goal is to compare the amount of X-ray time used during the procedure. Secondary goals are to look at safety, effectiveness, and the total procedure time. Patients with premature ventricular contractions or ventricular tachycardia can take part. A tota

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (≥18y) undergoing a premature ventricular contraction or ventricular tachycardia ablation. Exclusion Criteria: * Origin of ventricular arrhythmia with high likelihood in the right ventricular outflow tract (left-bundle-inferior axis, \>V4 transition precordially) * Primary epicardial ablation planned * Congenital heart disease * Presence of a mechanical tricuspid valve prosthesis * Unwilling or unable to comply fully with study procedures and followup
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What it tests

  • PVC and VT ablation with ICE
  • PVC and VT ablation without ICE
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Where

2 sites
University Hospital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Inselspital, Bern University Hospital
Bern, Switzerland
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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