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The objective of this study is to demonstrate initial safety and effectiveness of the CellFX nano-second Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA or nano-PFA) 360 Catheter Endocardial Ablation System in treating subjects with atrial fibrillation.
This study is a prospective, non-randomized, open labelled, single-arm first-in-human (FIH) feasibility study to evaluate the initial clinical safety and device performance of the nano-PFA 360 Catheter Endocardial Ablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Enrolled subjects will be followed for up to 12 months post-nano PFA 360 Catheter Ablation. All subjects will undergo an electroanatomical mapping procedure post-ablation to evaluate immediate pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and at 3 months post-index procedure to assess electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| CellFX nano-PFA Treatment Arm | Experimental | CellFX nano-PFA 360 Endocardial Ablation Catheter System |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CellFX nano-pFA 360 Endocardial Ablation Catheter System | Device | The CellFX nano-PFA 360 Endocardial Ablation Catheter System includes the nano-pFA 360 Endocardial Ablation Catheter, CellFX Console, switcher box/adapter, and sensing cable. The System is a proprietary endocardial catheter system designed for use in cardiac electrophysiology procedures for the treatment of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. The nano-PFA 360 Catheter ablates cardiac tissue using nonthermal nano-second pulses of electrical energy. Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA or nano-PFA) is a cell-specific, nonthermal ablation technology that delivers nanosecond-duration pulses of high-amplitude electrical energy to tissue via bipolar electrodes. The pulses disrupt the ability of the cell and internal organelles to maintain cellular homeostasis by creating nanopores in lipid membranes, ultimately leading to regulated cell death (RCD). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of primary safety major adverse events (MAEs) | The primary safety endpoint includes major adverse events (MAEs) specifically related to the device or ablation procedure for the following
| Within 30 days post-ablation procedure |
| Proportion of participants achieving acute procedural success. | Acute procedural success is achieving entrance block of the pulmonary veins | Immediately post-ablation procedure |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of participants reporting one or more significant adverse events (SAEs) | Safety related to the reporting one or more SAEs for each follow-up interval as described.
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Subject has an implantable electronic medical device. (i.e., pacemaker, ICD or CRT) or left atrial appendage device
Subject has a prosthetic heart valve
AF secondary to electrolyte imbalance, thyroid disease, or reversible or non-cardiac cause
AF episodes lasting > 7 days
Previous ablation for AF
Subjects on amiodarone at any time during the past 3 months prior to enrollment
Prior history of pericarditis or pericarditis within 3 months based on the TTE examination
Prior history of rheumatic fever
Prior history of medical procedure involving instrumentation of the left atrium (previous ablation, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, left atrial appendage occlusion)
History of severe chronic gastrointestinal problems involving the esophagus, stomach and/or untreated acid reflux
History of abnormal bleeding and/or clotting disorder
Contraindication to anticoagulation (i.e., Heparin, Dabigatran, Apixaban, Vitamin K Antagonists such as Warfarin)
Active malignancy or history of treated cancer within 24 months of enrollment
Clinically significant infection or sepsis on the day of index procedure with either fever, leukocytosis or requiring intravenous antibiotics
History of stroke or TIA within prior 6 months, or any prior intracranial hemorrhage or permanent neurological deficit
New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IIIb or IV congestive heart failure and/or any heart failure hospitalization within 3 months prior to enrollment
Body mass index > 35 kg/m2
Estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or has ever received hemodialysis
History of untreated and serious hypotension, bradycardia or chronotropic incompetence
Any of the following within 3 months of enrollment:
Solid organ or hematologic transplant, or currently being evaluated for an organ transplant
History of pulmonary hypertension with pulmonary systolic artery pressure >50 mm Hg, severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or restrictive lung disease
Subjects with any other significant uncontrolled or unstable medical condition (such as uncontrolled brady-arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism or significant coagulation disorder)
Life expectancy less than one year
Clinically significant psychological condition that in the physician's opinion would prohibit the subject's ability to meet the protocol requirements.
Females of childbearing potential who are nursing, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study period
Other criteria, which the Investigator determines would make the patient unsuitable to participate (e.g. uncontrolled drug and/or alcohol addiction, congenital disease, fragility)
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A. Knape | Contact | 510-906-4649 | bknape@pulsebiosciences.com | |
| Aleksandra Kurek | Contact | +44 745 6655949 | aleksandra.kurek@pulsebiosciences.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rich A. Nuccitelli, PhD | Pulse Biosciences, Inc. | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartcentrum Hasselt Research Center /Jessa Hospital | Active, not recruiting | Hasselt | Belgium | |||
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42175980 | Derived | Reddy VY, Petru J, Vijgen J, Turagam M, Koruth JS, Funasako M, Hala P, Koopman P, Skoda J, Stifano G, La Fazia MV, Kenigsberg D, Natale A, Neuzil P. High-Voltage Nanosecond Pulse Field Ablation Using a Compliant Circular Catheter to Treat Atrial Fibrillation: Lesion Durability and One-Year Outcomes. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Apr 25:S2405-500X(26)00367-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2026.04.012. Online ahead of print. |
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| Within 12 months post-ablation procedure |
| Proportion of participants achieving long-term technical success | Long-term technical success is defined as electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins (PVI) assessed during an electroanatomical mapping procedure. | Within 3 months post-ablation procedure |
| Proportion of participants achieving treatment success | Treatment success is defined by freedom from the following failures:
| Within 12 months post-ablation procedure |
| Na Homolce Hospital |
| Recruiting |
| Prague |
| Czechia |
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| Policlinico Tor Vergata Hospital | Recruiting | Roma | Italy |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001281 | Atrial Fibrillation |
| D001145 | Arrhythmias, Cardiac |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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