Using a 3D navigation kit for atrial septal puncture in heart procedures

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Three Dimensional Navigation Intracardiac Guidance Kit for Atrial Septal Puncture

NA · Tongji Hospital · NCT06188351

This study tests if a new 3D navigation kit can make heart procedures safer and more accurate for patients with atrial fibrillation who need catheter ablation.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment136 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorTongji Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT06188351 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a novel three-dimensional navigation intracardiac guidance kit for performing atrial septal puncture in patients with atrial fibrillation who require catheter ablation. The new kit will be compared to traditional two-dimensional guidance methods, which may lack accuracy. The goal is to determine if the three-dimensional approach can improve procedural outcomes and potentially allow for transseptal puncture without fluoroscopy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation who require catheter ablation therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with previous atrial septal puncture or significant cardiac conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the precision of atrial septal punctures, leading to better outcomes for patients undergoing catheter ablation.

How similar studies have performed: While traditional methods have been widely used, the three-dimensional navigation approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
2. Requiring catheter ablation therapy.
3. Voluntarily sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous atrial septal puncture.
2. Blood clots in the left atrium or left atrial appendage
3. Left atrial mucinous tumor.
4. Atrial septal defect, including previous surgical correction or interventional occlusion.
5. Acute or severe systemic infection.
6. Cardiac function (NYHA classification) Ⅲ-Ⅳ.
7. Contraindications to anticoagulation.
8. Left ventricular ejection fraction \<35%.
9. Patients with untreated or uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
10. Patients with malignancy with expected survival of less than 1 year.
11. Myocardial infarction or any cardiac intervention or open procedure within the last 3 months
12. Stroke and other cerebrovascular disease or thromboembolic disease within the last 3 months.
13. Participated in clinical trials of other drugs or devices in the past 3 months.
14. Any other condition that the investigator deems inappropriate for participation in this trial.

Where this trial is running

Wuhan, Hubei

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial septal puncture, Three dimensional, fluroscopy, Catheter Ablation

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.