Ultrasound Guyded Venous Puncture for Safe AF Ablation Procedures

Last updated: May 3, 2024
Sponsor: Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chest Pain

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiac Disease

Treatment

Ultrasound guided venous access during AF ablation

Clinical Study ID

NCT06403527
ULYSSES
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To assess if ultrasound guided venous puncture reduces the risk for access site complication in the contex of atrial fibrillation ablation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Inclusion Criteria

  1. Age ≥18 years

  2. Signed written informed consent

  3. Planned transvenous catheter ablation procedure for AF or left atrial tachycardia

  4. Willingness to participate in follow-up

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Patient is unable or unwilling to provide informed consent

  2. Planned/required arterial access (e.g. for blood pressure monitoring)

  3. Patient has contra-indication to oral anticoagulation

  4. Known coagulation disorder or Thrombocytopenia <150.000/ul.

  5. Women currently pregnant or breastfeeding or women of childbearing potential without highly effective contraception (PEARL-Index < 1%), 7. Patient is included in another clinical trial 8. Inability to comply with the study procedures

Study Design

Total Participants: 1836
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Ultrasound guided venous access during AF ablation
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 03, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 03, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Boris Schmidt

    Frankfurt, Hessen 60431
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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