About this trial

The objective of this feasibility study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the FARAFLEX mapping and pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter, a novel catheter in treating persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF) or symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18 years of age, or older if required by local law

Symptomatic, documented, Persistent AF or Paroxysmal AF

Willing and capable of providing informed consent

Willing and capable of participating in all follow-up assessments and testing associated with this clinical investigation at an approved clinical investigational center

Disqualifiers

Left atrial anteroposterior diameter ≥ 5.5 cm, or if LA diameter not available, non indexed volume >100 ml (by MRI, CT or TTE report or physician note)

Any prior atrial endocardial, epicardial or surgical ablation procedure for atrial arrhythmia other than ablation for right sided SVT

Current atrial myxoma

Any PV abnormality, stenosis, or stenting (common and middle PVs are admissible)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • FARAFLEX Ablation Treatment
  • ELEVATE-COR Sub-study

Treatment groups

250 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

4
Belgium
UZ Brussel Hospital Brussels Belgium
Croatia
Klinicki bolnicki centar Split Split Croatia
Czechia
Nemocnice Na Homolce Hospital Prague Czechia
Italy
Fondazione PTV - Policlinico Tor Vergata Roma Italy

Sponsors and collaborators

Boston Scientific Corporation

Lead sponsor