Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 80

DuoVT PFA System for Treating Ventricular Tachycardia

Official title: Evaluation of the DuoVT PFA System for Ventricular Tachycardia

Run by Abbott Medical Devices · NCT07706712 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether the DuoVT Pulsed Field Ablation system can safely and effectively treat Ventricular Tachycardia in people with ischemic heart disease.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorAbbott Medical Devices
Industry-sponsored
Locations5 sites (Split, Dalmtia and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 29, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2027
Study endsJuly 30, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07706712 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with sustained monomorphic VT and ischemic cardiomyopathy who have not responded to or cannot tolerate antiarrhythmic drugs, and who also have frequent PVCs eligible for ablation.

Probably not a fit

Patients without ischemic cardiomyopathy, without sustained VT, or who are not eligible for PFA ablation may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, non-randomized, single-arm multicenter study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the DuoVT PFA system for VT ablation. Eligible participants have sustained monomorphic VT with ischemic cardiomyopathy and may have frequent PVCs eligible for ablation. The procedure uses pulsed field ablation to target ventricular tissue. Results will focus on safety outcomes and achievement of VT suppression or reduction after the ablation. The study does not include a control group.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience reduced VT episodes and improved heart rhythm stability after the DuoVT PFA ablation.

How similar studies have gone: Pulsed field ablation for VT is an emerging approach with early feasibility signals in related settings, but this specific DuoVT PFA program is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (SMMVT) with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (ICM)

   Patients with SMMVT and ischemic cardiomyopathy meet all of the following criteria:
   * History of myocardial infarction (MI)
   * At least one episode of sustained (continuous for \>30 seconds or requiring ICD intervention for termination) monomorphic ventricular tachycardia within the 180 days prior to enrollment
   * SMMVT recurrence despite class I or III antiarrhythmic drug therapy, or when AAD therapy is not tolerated, contraindicated or not desired
   * Implanted with an ICD (transvenous or subcutaneous) or CRT-D prior to the index ablation; for transvenous systems, leads must be implanted ≥30 days prior.
2. Frequent premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) meeting class II a/b indications for ablation with documentation of PVCs on 24-Hour monitor in the 90 days prior to enrollment. Subjects should meet one or more of the following criteria:

   * Symptomatic PVCs when class I or III AADs have failed, are not tolerated, or are not desired (class II a)
   * Suspected PVC-induced cardiomyopathy (\>10% burden) (class II a)
   * Frequent PVCs in patients with structural heart disease (\>10% burden) (class II a)
   * Asymptomatic, high burden PVCs (\>15% burden) (class II b)

     2\. Age 18 through 80 years old 3. Willing and able to provide written informed consent 4. Willing and able to comply with the study visit schedule and requirements

Exclusion Criteria:

General Exclusion Criteria:

Cardiac Conditions

1. Unstable angina within the prior 60 days.
2. Active myocardial ischemia.
3. Myocardial infarction within 60 days prior to the ablation procedure.
4. Any percutaneous coronary intervention within 60 days prior to the ablation procedure.
5. Any cardiac surgery within 90 days prior to the ablation procedure.
6. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< 15%.
7. NYHA Class IV heart failure.
8. Decompensated heart failure at the time of enrollment.
9. Currently receiving support or anticipated to receive support prior to the index ablation procedure, via extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
10. Ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted, planned, or required for the procedure.
11. The Micra™ Leadless Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) or CIEDs with a left ventricular endocardial lead
12. Severe aortic or mitral stenosis, or severe aortic or mitral regurgitation.
13. Tricuspid or mitral valve replacement or repair (inclusive of Mitral/Tricuspid clips) or prosthetic valve procedure
14. Prohibitively distorted cardiac anatomy due to congenital heart disease.

    Vascular and Thromboembolic Conditions
15. Presence of intracardiac thrombus, tumor, or other abnormality that precludes vascular access, catheter introduction, or manipulation.
16. Thromboembolic event (stroke or transient ischemic attack) within 90 days prior to the index ablation procedure.
17. Left atrium (LA) or left ventricle (LV) intracardiac thrombus on imaging.
18. Severe bleeding, clotting or thrombotic disorder, or thrombocytopenia (defined as platelet count \< 80,000).
19. Contraindication to anticoagulation.

    Pulmonary and Renal
20. Severe lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, or any lung disease involving abnormal blood gases or significant dyspnea.
21. Chronic renal insufficiency of eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m².

    Systemic and General Medical Conditions
22. Active infection or sepsis.
23. Life expectancy less than 12 months.
24. Body mass index \> 40 kg/m².
25. Currently being evaluated for an organ transplant.
26. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

    Study-Related Exclusions
27. Participation in another investigational study or treatment with any investigational drug within the previous 30 days that would interfere with this study. Each instance must be brought to the attention of the Sponsor to determine eligibility.
28. Patient is not able to understand the nature of this study or is unwilling or unable to attend the study procedures.
29. Serious or untreated medical conditions that would prevent participation in the study, interfere with assessment or therapy, or confound data or its interpretation.
30. Any of the following:

    1. Any ablation procedure for VT or PVC within the previous 90 days of enrollment, or
    2. More than 1 ablation procedure for VT or PVC within the previous 365 days of enrollment

SMMVT only exclusions:

1. Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM)
2. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, except when due to an apical aneurysm
3. Incessant VT necessitating hemodynamic support prior to the ablation procedure
4. Unstable polymorphic VT or ventricular fibrillation (VF)
5. VTs due to any of the following:

   1. Automaticity or triggered activity
   2. Lamin or titin genetic mutation
   3. VT secondary to electrolyte imbalance, active thyroid disease, or any other reversible or non-cardiac cause (e.g., drug-induced arrhythmia)
6. VT or VF thought to be from channelopathies

Where it's running

  • University Hospital of Split
    Split, Dalmtia, Croatia
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
    Madrid, Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • IKEM Prague
    Prague, Cbohmia, Czechia
    Not yet recruiting
  • Casa di Cura Montevergine
    Mercogliano, Campani, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Ospedale San Raffaele
    Milan, Lombard, Italy
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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