Nationwide registry for catheter ablation treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in Japan
Official title: Japanese Catheter Ablation Registry
Run by National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan · NCT03729232 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information on how well catheter ablation works for treating heart rhythm problems in Japan to see how safe and effective the procedure is.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Suita, Osaka) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | November 13, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT03729232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are patients in Japan who are undergoing catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse to consent to participate in the registry will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Japanese Catheter Ablation Registry is a voluntary nationwide observational registry aimed at collecting and analyzing data on catheter ablation treatments for cardiac arrhythmias across Japan. Conducted by the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society in collaboration with the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, this registry utilizes a Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) system for prospective data collection. It focuses on documenting the acute success rates, complications, and various predictive factors associated with catheter ablation procedures. Data is collected annually, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness and safety of these treatments in Japanese arrhythmia units.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of catheter ablation outcomes and improve treatment protocols for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
How similar studies have gone: Other observational registries have shown success in improving treatment outcomes and understanding complications in similar medical fields.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients treated with catheter ablation in Japan Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refused to consent
Where it's running
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National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
Suita, Osaka, Japan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Teiichi Yamane, MD, PhD — The Jikei University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kengo Kusano, MD, PhD
- Email: kusanokengo@ncvc.go.jp
- Phone: +81-6-6170-1070
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.