NCT01576042

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot trial is to determine the feasibility of a large, multi-center randomized clinical trial aimed to test whether a treatment strategy of percutaneous catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) is superior to state-of-the-art pharmacologic therapy at reducing all-cause mortality in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) who receive therapy for VT in the absence of any reversible cause.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
27

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

5 active sites

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 3, 2012

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 12, 2012

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2012

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2014

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

September 25, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

October 16, 2014

Status Verified

September 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

April 3, 2012

Results QC Date

September 18, 2014

Last Update Submit

October 6, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Ischemic heart diseaseImplantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorVentricular TachycardiaPatient with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants Completed Month 3 Follow-Up

    Records participants who completed Month 3 Follow-Up Visit

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Number of Participants Completed Month 6 Follow-Up

    6 Months

  • Number of Participants Had at Least One of the Efficacy Outcome Measurement

    6 Months

  • Cardiovascular Hospitalizations

    Baseline, 6 months

  • Number of Participants Remained on Randomized Treatment Assignment

    6 month

  • Number of Participants Switched to Other Arm

    6 months

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Catheter ablation

OTHER

The only ablation catheter that will be allowed in this study will be the Biosense Webster's NAVI-STAR Thermo-Cool catheter as it is the only catheter that has been approved by the FDA for sustained monomorphic VT due to prior myocardial infarction in adults

Device: Biosense Webster's NAVI-STAR Thermo-Cool

Antiarrhythmic medication

OTHER

The choice of antiarrhythmic medications will comply with the ACC/AHA 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients with Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

Drug: amiodaroneDrug: sotalol

Interventions

The dosage of antiarrhythmic medications will comply with the ACC/AHA 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients with Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death.

Also known as: Cordarone
Antiarrhythmic medication

The choice and dosage of antiarrhythmic medications will comply with the ACC/AHA 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients with Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death.

Also known as: Betapace, Betapace AF, Sotalex, Sotacor
Antiarrhythmic medication

The only ablation catheter that will be allowed in this study will be the Biosense Webster's NAVI-STAR Thermo-Cool catheter as it is the only catheter that has been approved by the FDA for sustained monomorphic VT due to prior myocardial infarction in adults.

Catheter ablation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Have an ICD with or without cardiac resynchronization therapy (i.e. CRT-D) for a primary or secondary prevention indication
  • Have ischemic heart disease defined as the presence of wall motion abnormalities and documented coronary artery disease (one ≥ 70% stenosis in ≥ 1 major coronary artery)
  • Have ≥ 1 documented ICD shock or ≥ 3 ATP therapies within 6 months before randomization for VT in the absence of a reversible cause that in the opinion of the treating physician requires further therapy. The VT has to be monomorphic and at a rate of ≤ 260 bpm.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be eligible for catheter ablation
  • Have no history of intolerance or contraindication to at least 1 of the following antiarrhythmic medications: amiodarone, sotalol, and mexiletine.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who in the opinion of the treating physician should not receive additional therapy
  • More than 30 days of amiodarone treatment in the past 3 months unless the patient has been on ≤ 200 mgs of amiodarone daily for atrial arrhythmias or premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and the patient is eligible for a higher dose of amiodarone
  • Incessant VT that necessitates immediate treatment
  • Reversible causes of VT including but not limited to ischemia, decompensated HF, and electrolyte disturbances
  • The presence of a contraindication to catheter ablation of VT (including the presence of a mobile ventricular thrombus; an acute MI, coronary revascularization, or a stroke in the preceding 30 days; unstable angina or NYHA class IV HF; a mechanical valve; or inability to receive anticoagulation or antithrombotic therapy)
  • Patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
  • Patients with hypertrophic obstructive, restrictive, or infiltrative cardiomyopathy
  • Patients with acute myocarditis, congenital heart disease, valvular disease likely to require surgery in the next 1 year, and/or inoperable obstructive valvular disease
  • Patients with a heart transplant or who are expected to undergo cardiac transplantation within 12 months
  • Patients with a left ventricular assist device
  • Patients who are already on antiarrhythmic drug therapy (other than beta-blockers) for VT (patients will not be excluded if they are receiving antiarrhythmic drug therapy for atrial arrhythmias or PVCs if they are eligible for additional drug therapy for VT).
  • Heritable arrhythmias or increased risk for torsade de pointes with class III drugs
  • End stage renal disease requiring dialysis
  • Estimated life expectancy of \<1 year from a non-cardiac cause
  • Women who are pregnant or who have childbearing potential and are not using a reliable method of contraception
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

Location

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

Ohio State University Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

Location

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

Location

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15237, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tachycardia, VentricularMyocardial Ischemia

Interventions

AmiodaroneSotalol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TachycardiaArrhythmias, CardiacHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesCardiac Conduction System DiseasePathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsVascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BenzofuransHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsEthanolaminesAmino AlcoholsAlcoholsOrganic ChemicalsAmines

Results Point of Contact

Title
Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS
Organization
Duke Clinical Research Institute

Study Officials

  • Sana M Al-Khatib, MD, MHS

    Duke University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • William Stevenson, MD

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2012

First Posted

April 12, 2012

Study Start

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion

May 1, 2014

Study Completion

May 1, 2014

Last Updated

October 16, 2014

Results First Posted

September 25, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-09

Locations