At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 72 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Radiofrequency energy needle +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Transseptal Needle Versus Radiofrequency Energy for Left Atrial Access (TRAVERSE-LA): A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Radiofrequency energy needle and Mechanical Needle for Heart Diseases. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial examining whether a mechanical needle versus a needle that uses radiofrequency energy is better at puncturing through a thin wall in the heart (called "transseptal puncture") as measured by procedure time, during an electrical procedure/study of the heart .
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHeart Diseases
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsBaylis Medical Company
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedSep 2010
Enrollment StartNov 2010
Primary CompletionNov 2012
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 27, 2010
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2010
Primary CompletionNov 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2 yearsPosted 15.8 years ago
Interventions
Radiofrequency energy needledevice
Radiofrequency energy needle for transseptal access
Mechanical Needledevice
Mechanical needle for transseptal access