NCT05148923

Brief Summary

Direct current cardioversion (DCCV) is a widespread method to restore sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. It is a safe and effective method of treating atrial fibrillation. In this study, the investigators want to compare two algorithms. The rational one, with lower initial energy and the second one with the maximum possible shock energy.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable atrial-fibrillation

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable atrial-fibrillation

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 25, 2021

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 8, 2021

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2022

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

August 2, 2023

Status Verified

July 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

November 25, 2021

Last Update Submit

July 31, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

DCCVatrial fibrillation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Heart rhythm after DCCV

    sinus rhythm

    one minute after DCCV

  • Incidence of Neurological Adverse Events

    neurological complications

    two hours after DCCV

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Incidence of skin changes

    two hours after DCCV

  • Chest pain

    one day after DCCV

Study Arms (2)

Rational energy algorithm

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

150 J, 360 J, 360 J biphasic DCCV

Procedure: Direct current cardioversion (DCCV)

Maximum fixed energy algorithm

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

3x 360 J biphasic DCCV

Procedure: Direct current cardioversion (DCCV)

Interventions

DCCV is a safe and effective method of treating atrial fibrillation.

Maximum fixed energy algorithmRational energy algorithm

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Patients must have atrial fibrillation or atrial tachycardia.
  • Patients must be on therapeutic anticoagulation at least three weeks prior to DCCV or undergo esophageal echocardiography to rule out intracardiac thrombus.
  • Patients come on an empty stomach.
  • Patients must be over 18 years of age.
  • Patients must provide verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Omitting oral anticoagulant treatment in the last three weeks.
  • Unclear time of onset of palpitations in acute patients without anticoagulation therapy.
  • A different type of arrhythmia than atrial fibrillation or atrial tachycardia.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Nemocnice AGEL Trinec-Podlesi

Třinec, Česká Republika (Česko), 73961, Czechia

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Roman M, Lucjan R, Otakar J, Radim S, Jan C, Radek N, Miroslav H, Libor S, Bogna JG, Jan H, Martin F. Optimizing Energy Delivery in Cardioversion: A Randomized PROTOCOLENERGYTrial of 2 Different Algorithms in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Can J Cardiol. 2024 Nov;40(11):2130-2141. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2024.06.003. Epub 2024 Jun 8.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation

Interventions

Electric Countershock

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arrhythmias, CardiacHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Electric Stimulation TherapyTherapeutics

Study Officials

  • Lucjan Rucki, MD

    Nemocnice AGEL Trinec-Podlesi

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 25, 2021

First Posted

December 8, 2021

Study Start

January 1, 2022

Primary Completion

December 31, 2022

Study Completion

December 31, 2022

Last Updated

August 2, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations