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New treatment option for Atrial Fibrillation
Official title Cerebral Protection in Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05369195
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to assess the effect of the use of neuroprotection in transcutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in patients with atrial fibrillation on the risk of perioperative silent brain ischemia and associated cognitive impairment and depression.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 Years and older
- Subject able to provide signed informed consent.
- Documented permanent, persistent, or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- CHA2DS2VASc risk of stroke ≥2
- At least one of the following criteria:
You likely can't join if
- Serious mental diseases, particularly: dementia syndrome of any etiology, schizophrenia,schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorder
- History of ischemic stroke
- Chronic abuse of alcohol or any other psychoactive substances except for nicotine
- long-term therapy with benzodiazepines
- The use of antidepressants in 3 months prior inclusion.
- Previous infections of the central nervous system, including neuroborreliosis
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 Years and older
- Subject able to provide signed informed consent.
- Documented permanent, persistent, or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- CHA2DS2VASc risk of stroke ≥2
- At least one of the following criteria:
- Contraindications to the use of anticoagulants,
- HSBLED bleeding risk ≥3
- Serious mental diseases, particularly: dementia syndrome of any etiology, schizophrenia,schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorder
- History of ischemic stroke
- Chronic abuse of alcohol or any other psychoactive substances except for nicotine
- long-term therapy with benzodiazepines
- The use of antidepressants in 3 months prior inclusion.
- Previous infections of the central nervous system, including neuroborreliosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Huntington's chorea
- Creutzfeld-Jakob disease
- Pick's disease
- Significant atherosclerosis of the cephalic arteries (\> 70% LCCA or the brachiocephalic trunk)
- Strictures, ectasias, dissection or aneurysms at the exit of the LCCA or the brachiocephalic trunk from the aorta and up to 3 cm above
- Advancement of vascular changes in DW MRI of the head, grade 3 on the Fazekas scale
- Presence of a thrombus or tumours of a different nature in the left atrium or its ear
- Presence of a thrombus in the left ventricle
- Left atrial appendage anatomy preventing the use of occluders to close the left atrium appendage
- The presence of mechanical heart valve prostheses
- The state after the operative closure of the defect in the atrial septum
- Condition after closing the defect in the interatrial septum with the use of occluders
- Active infective endocarditis
- Presence of devices and prostheses that prevent the performance of MRI (pacemakers, clips in the CNS)
- Status after oesophagal surgery
- Esophageal diverticula
- Esophageal varices\> grade 3
- Allergic to contrast agents
- A contraindication to use antiplatelet drugs
- Diagnosis of neoplastic disease with estimated survival beyond 1 year
- Clininally evident hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- Klaustrofobia
- Pregnancy
- AIDS
- Participation in other drug research studies
- The presence of circumstances or any medical condition the Investigator considers problematic for subject inclusion, or test results that may couse problems to provide reliable, acurate to interpretation results
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Katowice, Poland
- Krakow, Poland
- Poznan, Poland
- Warsaw, Poland
- Zabrze, Poland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Katowice, Poland; Krakow, Poland; Poznan, Poland; Warsaw, Poland; Zabrze, Poland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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