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NCT02896595 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
General Anesthesia With ETT vs LMA in Patients Undergoing Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
A NA study of Atrial Fibrillation, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02896595: Completed NA study of Atrial Fibrillation, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
NCT02896595 is a NA study of Atrial Fibrillation that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 2,996-participant average among 202 other Atrial Fibrillation trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02896595, a NA study of Atrial Fibrillation, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
In recent years it has been shown that catheter ablation of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (PAF) is superior to antiarrhythmic drug therapy with regards to effectiveness and clinical outcomes. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with high rates of concomitant heart failure, stroke and mortality. During an ablation procedure, a patient can be managed with intravenous sedation or General Anesthesia (GA). Within this setting, General anesthesia is associated with improved procedure time and cure rate compared to sedation. Airway management during GA can be achieved through a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) or an endotracheal tube (ETT). The use of LMA compared to ETT has been shown in different surgical populations to decrease procedure and recovery time, improve hemodynamic stability and reduce anesthetic requirements. It has also shown to decrease airway complications, and postoperative nausea/vomiting which are important factors that affect overall patient satisfaction. Although general anesthesia in electrophysiology procedures is associated with a higher cure rate, there have been reports of increased airway trauma.Additionally, it is believed that volatile anesthetics may be associated with increased ventricular action potential duration as well as prolonged QT interval. The increased usage of opioids during general anesthesia is also thought to interfere with electrophysiology studies by affecting vagal tone. At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health system, Anesthesiologists have been successfully using LMA (General Anesthesia) for ablation in PAF in eligible patients for over five years. The investigators plan to perform a retrospective review of all patients who underwent catheter ablation of PAF at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System from January 2014 - December 2015. The primary endpoint evaluated will be procedure time. Other data collected will include demographics, cardiac history, type of anesthesia, amount of in
Primary Outcome
Will be measured as time from start of procedure to end of procedure, as recorded in minutes
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE General Anesthesia with endotracheal tube
- DEVICE General Anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway
Study Locations (1)
Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02896595 record still lists
NCT02896595 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 2,996-participant average among 202 other Atrial Fibrillation trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Atrial Fibrillation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which General Anesthesia with endotracheal tube is the first listed.
NCT02896595 reports a single indexed study location in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02896595 about?
NCT02896595 is a clinical study titled "General Anesthesia With ETT vs LMA in Patients Undergoing Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation". In recent years it has been shown that catheter ablation of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (PAF) is superior to antiarrhythmic drug therapy with regards to effectiveness and clinical outcomes. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with high rates of concomitant heart failure, s...
What is the current status of trial NCT02896595?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2019-01-31.
What conditions does trial NCT02896595 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Atrial Fibrillation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02896595?
The interventions under investigation include: General Anesthesia with endotracheal tube (DEVICE), General Anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02896595?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02896595 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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