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First Line Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment (The RAAFT Study) (RAAFT)

Primary Purpose

Atrial Fibrillation

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pulmonary Vein Isolation performed by Catheter Ablation
Conventional Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
Sponsored by
Population Health Research Institute
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Atrial Fibrillation focused on measuring Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal, Pulmonary Vein Isolation, Ablation Catheter, Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy, First Line Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

19 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age > 18 and ≤ 75 years old.
  2. Symptomatic, recurrent paroxysmal AF lasting > 30 seconds (at least 4 episodes within the prior 6 months). At least one episode must be documented by Holter,12-lead ECG, event monitor or rhythm strip.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Documented LVEF <40%.
  2. Documented left atrial diameter >5.5cm.
  3. Moderate to severe LVH (LV wall thickness >1.5cm).
  4. Documented valvular disease, coronary heart disease (defined as the presence of >70% stenosis of coronary arteries or documentation of active myocardial ischemia), post-CABG, postoperative cardiac surgery or peripheral artery disease.
  5. Documented AF with electrical cardioversion where full therapeutic antiarrhythmic drug therapy after the cardioversion was prescribed.
  6. Untreated hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Patients who are euthyroid on thyroid hormone replacement therapy are acceptable.
  7. Contraindication for the use of sotalol, dofetilide and 1C antiarrhythmic drugs(liver enzymes and serum creatinine that are outside the upper normal lab values, e.g. > 3 times ULN with 2 abnormal lab values).
  8. Previous left heart ablation procedure, either by surgery or by percutaneous catheter, for atrial fibrillation.
  9. Current enrollment in another investigational drug or device study.
  10. Presence of any other condition that the investigator feels would be problematic or would restrict or limit the participation of the Patient for the entire study period.
  11. Absolute contra-indication to the use of heparin and or warfarin.
  12. Increase risk of bleeding, current peptic ulceration, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, history of severe systemic bleeding, or other history of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy.
  13. Severe pulmonary disease e.g. restrictive pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive disease (COPD).
  14. Documented intra-atrial thrombus, tumor, or another abnormality which precludes catheter introduction.
  15. Previous use of full therapeutic dose of an antiarrhythmic drug, including amiodarone, propafenone, flecainide, sotalol, quinidine.
  16. Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
  17. Women with a positive pregnancy test.
  18. Evidence of active cardiac or systemic infection.
  19. Medical condition limiting expected survival to less than one year.

Sites / Locations

  • Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Foundation
  • Austin Heart
  • Victoria Cardiac Arrhythmia Trials Inc.
  • Hamilton General Hospital
  • London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital
  • Southlake Regional Health Centre
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Montreal Heart Institute
  • McGill University
  • Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et Pneumologie de Québec
  • Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
  • Charles University
  • Abteilung Rhythmologie
  • Asklepios Klinik St. Georg
  • University Hospital Eppendorf
  • F. Miulli Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Catheter Ablation

Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy

Arm Description

Pulmonary vein isolation performed by catheter ablation for the prevention of recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation

Conventional antiarrythmic drug therapy for the prevention of recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of Participants With Recurrence of Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Recurrence of electrocardiographically documented atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia lasting >30 seconds during Follow-up Period. The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Comparison of Proportion of Patients With an Occurrence of Any of a Cluster of Serious Complications in Either Arm
Ablation arm cluster: death, cardiac tamponade, severe PV stenosis>70%, atrioesophageal fistula, thromboembolism, vascular complications (i.e. arterial pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula and hematoma leading to transfusion), phrenic nerve injury or complete AV block requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. Antiarrhythmic drug arm cluster: Death, torsade de pointes, bradycardia leading to pacemaker insertion, syncope, QRS duration prolongation > 50% of baseline, 1:1 atrial flutter or any other significant adverse events that leads to drug discontinuation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Number of Participants With Recurrence of Symptomatic Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Including only symptomatic episodes of all atrial tachyarrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and atrial tachycardia). The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Number of Participants With Recurrence of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation
Including only symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation in the outcome measure (excluding asymptomatic events and events adjudicated as atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia). The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Episodes of ANY Recurrence of Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Including all episodes of symptomatic or asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and atrial tachycardia. The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Number of Participants With Recurrence of Atrial Tachyarrhythmia Obtained Clinically
Including only events documented by 12 lead ECG, Holter monitoring or rhythm strips but excluding TTM monitoring. The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Quality of Life EQ5D Index Score
The standard EQ-5D questionnaire is completed by study participants. The EQ-5D Index score is a descriptive system comprising five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Self-reported severity for each dimension is given on a 3 level scale: (1) no problems, (2) some problems or (3) major problems. For example a health state: 11223 means: no problems with mobility (1), no problems with self-care (1), some problems with performing usual activity (2), moderate pain/discomfort (2), and major anxiety/depression (3). Thus there are 243 patterns of health state: 11111 to 33333. Scores are converted to a single weighted index score (utility). The index score is derived by applying a formula as developed by Shaw JW, Johnson JA, Coons SJ. US valuation of the EQ-5D health states: development and testing of the D1 valuation model. Med Care 2005; 43(3): 203-220. The final score has a minimum value of 0 and maximum value of 1 (no problems).
Quality of Life EQ-5D Visual Analog Score
The EQ VAS records the patient's self-rated health on a vertical visual analogue scale. The scale measures how good/bad one's own health is today, in one's own opinion. 0 means the worst imaginable state of health; 100 means the best imaginable state of health.

Full Information

First Posted
October 23, 2006
Last Updated
January 21, 2020
Sponsor
Population Health Research Institute
Collaborators
Johnson & Johnson
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00392054
Brief Title
First Line Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment (The RAAFT Study)
Acronym
RAAFT
Official Title
First Line Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment: A Multi-center Randomized Trial
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2012 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Population Health Research Institute
Collaborators
Johnson & Johnson

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether catheter-based pulmonary vein isolation is superior to antiarrhythmic drugs as first line therapy in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal recurrent atrial fibrillation not previously treated with therapeutic doses of antiarrhythmic drugs.
Detailed Description
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice and is estimated to affect 2.2 million people in the United States. AF is a major cause of stroke, adversely affects quality of life, and is associated with increased mortality. Despite advances in antiarrhythmic drug therapy, AF continues to be associated with significant morbidity. Although antiarrhythmic drug therapy is currently considered a first-line option, recent data indicate that more than 35% of Patients will have recurrence of AF despite best antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy, and more than 30% of Patients will discontinue the drugs because of adverse reactions. Furthermore, although recent trials have indicated equivalence of rhythm and rate control strategies in some patient populations, 25-35% of Patients with AF who are rate controlled will continue to have activity limiting symptoms. Newer measures to prevent, treat and potentially cure AF are needed. Seminal work by Haissaguerre and replicated by Chen showed that the majority of AF is initiated by ectopic foci found primarily in the pulmonary veins (PV). Experience with the catheter-based Maze technique led to observations that opened the door to effective and practical catheter-based cures for AF. In response to the difficulties of focal ablation, an alternate strategy has been developed that seeks to electrically isolate the Pulmonary Veins from the atrial tissue. Empirical PV isolation targets all of the PV's without regard to the initiation of ectopic beats. The goal is to create entrance block in the PV. Multipolar circular catheters and basket catheters have been developed that facilitate identification of the electrical connections that are present at the junction of the atrium and the PV, and radiofrequency energy is applied in a circumferential fashion until entrance block is achieved. Relative to focal ablation, circumferential PV isolation is simpler to perform, can be completed without inducing AF, has a shorter procedure time, and has a lower incidence of PV stenosis. Comparison: Patients will have ablation to achieve entrance and/or exit block into all pulmonary veins, compared with patients receiving antiarrhythmic drugs given in accordance with ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of patients with AF.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Atrial Fibrillation
Keywords
Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal, Pulmonary Vein Isolation, Ablation Catheter, Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy, First Line Therapy

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
127 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Catheter Ablation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Pulmonary vein isolation performed by catheter ablation for the prevention of recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation
Arm Title
Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Conventional antiarrythmic drug therapy for the prevention of recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Pulmonary Vein Isolation performed by Catheter Ablation
Intervention Description
Ablation will be done to achieve entrance block into all pulmonary veins.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Conventional Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
Intervention Description
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs per ACC/AHA 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with AF
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Participants With Recurrence of Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Description
Recurrence of electrocardiographically documented atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia lasting >30 seconds during Follow-up Period. The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Time Frame
Assessed during 21 month follow-up period
Title
Comparison of Proportion of Patients With an Occurrence of Any of a Cluster of Serious Complications in Either Arm
Description
Ablation arm cluster: death, cardiac tamponade, severe PV stenosis>70%, atrioesophageal fistula, thromboembolism, vascular complications (i.e. arterial pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula and hematoma leading to transfusion), phrenic nerve injury or complete AV block requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. Antiarrhythmic drug arm cluster: Death, torsade de pointes, bradycardia leading to pacemaker insertion, syncope, QRS duration prolongation > 50% of baseline, 1:1 atrial flutter or any other significant adverse events that leads to drug discontinuation.
Time Frame
Assessed during entire 24 month study period
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Participants With Recurrence of Symptomatic Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Description
Including only symptomatic episodes of all atrial tachyarrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and atrial tachycardia). The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Time Frame
21 months of follow-up
Title
Number of Participants With Recurrence of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation
Description
Including only symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation in the outcome measure (excluding asymptomatic events and events adjudicated as atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia). The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Time Frame
During 21 month follow-up period
Title
Episodes of ANY Recurrence of Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
Description
Including all episodes of symptomatic or asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and atrial tachycardia. The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Time Frame
During 21 month follow-up period
Title
Number of Participants With Recurrence of Atrial Tachyarrhythmia Obtained Clinically
Description
Including only events documented by 12 lead ECG, Holter monitoring or rhythm strips but excluding TTM monitoring. The follow-up period begins 90 days after randomization (the blanking period during which antiarrhythmic drugs are titrated or catheter ablation is performed).
Time Frame
During 21 month follow-up period
Title
Quality of Life EQ5D Index Score
Description
The standard EQ-5D questionnaire is completed by study participants. The EQ-5D Index score is a descriptive system comprising five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Self-reported severity for each dimension is given on a 3 level scale: (1) no problems, (2) some problems or (3) major problems. For example a health state: 11223 means: no problems with mobility (1), no problems with self-care (1), some problems with performing usual activity (2), moderate pain/discomfort (2), and major anxiety/depression (3). Thus there are 243 patterns of health state: 11111 to 33333. Scores are converted to a single weighted index score (utility). The index score is derived by applying a formula as developed by Shaw JW, Johnson JA, Coons SJ. US valuation of the EQ-5D health states: development and testing of the D1 valuation model. Med Care 2005; 43(3): 203-220. The final score has a minimum value of 0 and maximum value of 1 (no problems).
Time Frame
Measured at 12 months after randomization
Title
Quality of Life EQ-5D Visual Analog Score
Description
The EQ VAS records the patient's self-rated health on a vertical visual analogue scale. The scale measures how good/bad one's own health is today, in one's own opinion. 0 means the worst imaginable state of health; 100 means the best imaginable state of health.
Time Frame
Measured At 12 months after randomization

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
19 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age > 18 and ≤ 75 years old. Symptomatic, recurrent paroxysmal AF lasting > 30 seconds (at least 4 episodes within the prior 6 months). At least one episode must be documented by Holter,12-lead ECG, event monitor or rhythm strip. Exclusion Criteria: Documented LVEF <40%. Documented left atrial diameter >5.5cm. Moderate to severe LVH (LV wall thickness >1.5cm). Documented valvular disease, coronary heart disease (defined as the presence of >70% stenosis of coronary arteries or documentation of active myocardial ischemia), post-CABG, postoperative cardiac surgery or peripheral artery disease. Documented AF with electrical cardioversion where full therapeutic antiarrhythmic drug therapy after the cardioversion was prescribed. Untreated hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Patients who are euthyroid on thyroid hormone replacement therapy are acceptable. Contraindication for the use of sotalol, dofetilide and 1C antiarrhythmic drugs(liver enzymes and serum creatinine that are outside the upper normal lab values, e.g. > 3 times ULN with 2 abnormal lab values). Previous left heart ablation procedure, either by surgery or by percutaneous catheter, for atrial fibrillation. Current enrollment in another investigational drug or device study. Presence of any other condition that the investigator feels would be problematic or would restrict or limit the participation of the Patient for the entire study period. Absolute contra-indication to the use of heparin and or warfarin. Increase risk of bleeding, current peptic ulceration, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, history of severe systemic bleeding, or other history of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy. Severe pulmonary disease e.g. restrictive pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive disease (COPD). Documented intra-atrial thrombus, tumor, or another abnormality which precludes catheter introduction. Previous use of full therapeutic dose of an antiarrhythmic drug, including amiodarone, propafenone, flecainide, sotalol, quinidine. Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Women with a positive pregnancy test. Evidence of active cardiac or systemic infection. Medical condition limiting expected survival to less than one year.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Carlos A Morillo, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and McMaster University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Natale Andrea, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Foundation
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78705
Country
United States
Facility Name
Austin Heart
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78756
Country
United States
Facility Name
Victoria Cardiac Arrhythmia Trials Inc.
City
Victoria
State/Province
British Columbia
ZIP/Postal Code
V8R 4R2
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Hamilton General Hospital
City
Hamilton
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
L8L 2X2
Country
Canada
Facility Name
London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital
City
London
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
N6A 5A5
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Southlake Regional Health Centre
City
Newmarket
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
L3Y 2P9
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M4N 3M5
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Montreal Heart Institute
City
Montreal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H1T 1C8
Country
Canada
Facility Name
McGill University
City
Montreal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H3G 1A4
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et Pneumologie de Québec
City
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
G1V 4G5
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
City
Prague
State/Province
Prague 4
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Charles University
City
Prague
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Abteilung Rhythmologie
City
Bad Krozingen
ZIP/Postal Code
79188
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Asklepios Klinik St. Georg
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
79188
Country
Germany
Facility Name
University Hospital Eppendorf
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
D-20246
Country
Germany
Facility Name
F. Miulli Hospital
City
Acquaviva delle Fonti
State/Province
Bari
ZIP/Postal Code
70021
Country
Italy

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Links:
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