Esophageal Temperature During PVI Using Q-DOT Micro
Start Date
10/4/2024
Completion Date
3/1/2027
Summary
This study will assess how two different ablation strategies, using two different ablation catheters during catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, affect the temperature of the esophagus during ablation, and the risk of injury to the esophagus.
Detailed Description
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial, studying patients undergoing ablation involving pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Patients will be assigned to undergo conventional high-power short-duration ablation or temperature-controlled very-high-power short-duration ablation, and esophageal outcomes including temperature changes during ablation and esophageal injury as assessed by post-procedure capsule endoscopy will be compared between the groups. The hypothesis is that very-high-power short-duration ablation will lead to lower rises in esophageal temperature and lower rates of esophageal findings during capsule endoscopy.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
QDOT Micro ablation catheter
ST SF ablation catheter
Conditions
Locations
Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute
Los Angeles, California 90048
United States