Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Pulsed Field Ablation for Ventricular Arrhythmias

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Field Ablation in the Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias

Run by Xi'an Jiaotong University · NCT07727330 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests pulsed field ablation to treat ventricular arrhythmias in adults who are already planned for catheter ablation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorXi'an Jiaotong University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 13, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsApril 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT07727330 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–75 with ventricular arrhythmias who are scheduled for catheter ablation and meet criteria such as frequent premature ventricular contractions, sustained monomorphic VT, or prior malignant VT history.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose arrhythmia type or anatomy is not suitable for pulsed field ablation or who do not respond to the procedure may derive no 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, single-center, single-arm exploratory study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of pulsed field ablation for ventricular arrhythmias. About 30 adults aged 18 to 75 with an indication for catheter ablation will undergo the pulsed field procedure using a disposable magnetic navigation and contact force-sensing catheter. The study will look at immediate success during the procedure and treatment success at 6 months, along with procedure details, quality of life, and adverse events. Outcomes will help determine preliminary short- and mid-term effectiveness and safety of this non-thermal ablation approach. The investigator will tailor the ablation strategy based on arrhythmia type, mapping results, and standard clinical practice.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience reduced arrhythmia burden and symptomatic improvement with a potentially broader safety profile compared to thermal ablation.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of pulsed field ablation in cardiac tissue are exploratory; this study builds on emerging evidence but remains relatively novel for ventricular arrhythmias.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

Participants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Age 18 to 75 years, inclusive.
2. Diagnosis of ventricular arrhythmia with an indication for catheter ablation, and scheduled to undergo pulsed field ablation, meeting one of the following conditions:

   1. Frequent premature ventricular contractions, defined as a premature ventricular contraction burden greater than 10% of total heartbeats on 24-hour Holter monitoring;
   2. Sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia;
   3. History of malignant ventricular arrhythmias, including sustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, ventricular flutter, or ventricular fibrillation, with an indication for catheter ablation.
3. For participants with an indication for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation, the participant has already received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or agrees to undergo implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in the near future.
4. Able and willing to provide written informed consent and comply with all study follow-up requirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of atrial arrhythmias before the procedure that cannot be treated using the study device.
2. Ventricular arrhythmias caused by electrolyte disturbance, reversible causes, or non-cardiac causes.
3. Severe left ventricular enlargement, defined as left ventricular anteroposterior diameter greater than 80 mm.
4. Left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less.
5. New York Heart Association functional class III or IV.
6. Previous cardiac surgery, including patent foramen ovale closure, left atrial appendage closure, cardiac valve repair or replacement, or other cardiac surgery that makes the participant unsuitable for catheter ablation.
7. Significant congenital cardiac anatomical abnormalities that prevent the ablation catheter from accessing the target ablation area.
8. Planned cardiac surgery or other major surgery within the next 12 months that may affect ablation treatment, including heart transplantation, left atrial appendage closure, or patent foramen ovale closure.
9. Intracardiac thrombus, myxoma, occlusion device, or other condition that may interfere with catheter insertion or manipulation.
10. Severe vascular access obstruction, such as an implanted inferior vena cava filter or mural thrombus.
11. Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as persistent systolic blood pressure of 180 mmHg or higher or persistent diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg or higher.
12. Severe restrictive or obstructive pulmonary disease or chronic respiratory disease that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for cardiac intervention.
13. Obvious bleeding tendency or hematologic disease.
14. Untreated or uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
15. Acute or severe systemic active infection, significant hepatic or renal dysfunction defined as ALT, AST, or creatinine greater than twice the upper limit of normal, malignancy, or end-stage disease.
16. Unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction within 3 months before enrollment.
17. Percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting within 3 months before enrollment.
18. Stroke or transient ischemic attack within 3 months before enrollment.
19. Thromboembolic disease.
20. Clear contraindication to interventional procedures or ablation as determined by the investigator.
21. Pregnancy, lactation, or planned pregnancy during the study period.
22. Participation in another drug or medical device clinical trial within 3 months before enrollment.
23. Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for participation in this clinical study.

Where it's running

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    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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