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Horizon 360 Protocol for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation With the Sphere-360™ Catheter and Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System (Horizon 360)

NCT07308847 · tracked via the Priya Life Science USA tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-01-15
Last updated
2026-09-02

Condition(s) studied

Paroxysmal AF

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Sphere-360 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter with the Affera Mapping and Ablation System

Sphere-360 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter with the Affera Mapping and Ablation System: Pulmonary Vein Isolation using the Sphere-360 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter with the Affera Mapping and Ablation System

Study summary

The study is a prospective, single-arm, pre-market clinical study and will enroll up to 300 subjects at up to 26 sites in the United States (US) for analysis of primary objectives. No single site may contribute more than 15% of the enrollments.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. A diagnosis of recurrent symptomatic PAF, which is defined as continuous AF episode lasting longer than 30 seconds but terminates spontaneously or with intervention within 7 days of onset, documented by the following: 1. a physician's note indicating at least 2 symptomatic PAF episodes occurring within 6 months prior to enrollment; and 2. at least 1 electrocardiographically documented episode within 12 months prior to enrollment 2. Adults who are ≥18 and ≤80 years of age on the day of enrollment. 3. Willing and able to comply with all baseline and follow-up evaluations for the full length of the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Continuous AF lasting more than 7 days. This includes persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) (both early or long-standing) by diagnosis or continuous duration \> 7 days 2. AF that required three (3) or more distinct cardioversions in the preceding 12 months. 3. LA anteroposterior \> 5.0 cm (by MRI, CT, or TTE) 4. Any of the following procedures, implants, or conditions at baseline: prior left atrial catheter or surgical ablation, prior left atrial percutaneous interventions including left atrial appendage occlusion, and septal closure devices 5. Planned LAA closure procedure or implant of a permanent pacemaker, biventricular pacemaker, loop recorder/insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), or any type of implantable cardiac defibrillator (with or without biventricular pacing function) for any time during the follow-up period 6. Patient who is not on oral anticoagulation therapy for at least 3 weeks prior to the ablation procedure 7. Presence of a permanent pacemaker, biventricular pacemaker, loop recorder/insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), or any type of implantable cardiac defibrillator (with or without biventricular pacing function) 8. Presence of any pulmonary vein stents 9. Known pre-existing pulmonary vein stenosis 10. Pre-existing hemidiaphragmatic paralysis 11. Prior valvular (surgical or percutaneous) procedure including prosthetic, bioprosthetic, valve replacement, valve repair or valvuloplasty, and any prior atriotomy 12. Moderate to severe aortic or mitral valve stenosis 13. Moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (i.e., 3+ or 4+ MR) 14. Any cardiac surgery, myocardial infarction, PCI / PTCA or coronary artery stenting which occurred during the 3-month interval preceding the consent date 15. Unstable angina 16. NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure or documented left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than or equal to 40% measure by acceptable cardiac testing (e.g. TTE), or planned transplant or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) 17. Severe lung disease, primary pulmonary hypertension, or any lung disease with abnormal blood gases or requiring supplemental oxygen 18. Rheumatic heart disease 19. Severe thrombocytosis, thrombocytopenia, or any bleeding or clotting disorder 20. Contraindication to or unwillingness to use systemic anticoagulation 21. Documented left atrial thrombus on imaging 22. Active systemic infection or sepsis 23. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 24. Known reversible causes of AF, including but not limited to uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, severe untreated obstructive sleep apnea, and acute alcohol toxicity 25. Any cerebral ischemic event (strokes or TIAs) which occurred during the 6-month interval preceding the consent date 26. Carotid stenting or endarterectomy 27. History of thromboembolic event within the past 6 months or evidence of intracardiac thrombus at the time of the procedure 28. Any woman known to be pregnant or breastfeeding, or any woman of childbearing potential who is not on a reliable form of birth regulation method or abstinence 29. Patient with life expectancy that makes it unlikely 12 months of follow-up will be completed 30. Current or anticipated participation in any other clinical trial of a drug, device or biologic during the duration of the study not pre-approved by Medtronic 31. Known allergies or hypersensitivities to adhesives 32. Body mass index \> 40 kg/m2 33. Atrial myxoma 34. Significant restrictive or obstructive pulmonary disease or chronic respiratory condition. 35. Renal insufficiency with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min/1.73 m2, or any history of renal failure requiring dialysis or renal transplant 36. Solid organ or hematologic transplant, or currently being evaluated for an organ transplant 37. Presence of intramural thrombus, tumor, or other abnormality that precludes vascular access, catheter introduction, or manipulation 38. Known drug or alcohol dependency 39. Significant congenital anomaly or medical problem that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude enrollment in this study or compliance with follow-up requirements or would impact the scientific soundness of the clinical trial results. 40. Treatment with Amiodarone within the 3 months prior to enrollment 41. Amyloid heart disease (cardiac amyloidosis)

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Freedom from Atrial Tachyarrhythmia Recurrence Through 12 Months Post-Ablation — Index ablation procedure through 12 months of follow up.
    Freedom from documented recurrence of atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardia, or atrial flutter based on electrocardiographic data through 12 months (365 days) and excluding a 90-day blanking period. The study requires 24-hour Holter monitoring at 6 and 12 months in addition to weekly and symptomatic trans-telephonic monitoring (TTM) transmissions through 12 months, and 12-lead ECGs at all follow up visits. Atrial tachyarrhythmia observed via any of those instruments, as well as acute procedural failure, repeat ablation, cardioversion, an increase in anti-arrhythmic drugs, or use of amiodarone at any time during the study will constitute a failure.
  • Incidence of Device- and Procedure-Related Serious Adverse Events Through 6 Months — Index ablation procedure through 6 months of follow up.
    Primary safety events (device- and procedure-related serious adverse events, as adjudicated by the Clinical Events Committee) for the Sphere-360 Catheter and Affera Mapping and Ablation System: Within 7 days: heart block, major bleeding needing transfusion, MI, permanent phrenic nerve paralysis, pulmonary edema, severe pericarditis, significant effusion/tamponade, stroke/CVA, systemic/pulmonary embolism needing intervention, TIA, vagal nerve injury causing esophageal dysmotility/gastroparesis, vascular access complications needing intervention, AKI needing dialysis or hospitalization \>48h or prolonged \>48h, death, any device/procedure-related CV/pulmonary event causing/prolonging hospitalization \>48h (excludes recurrent AF/AT/AFL). Within 3 months: atrioesophageal/esophago-pericardial fistula, esophageal perforation (device/procedure related; excludes TEE/nasogastric tube injury). Within 6 months: pulmonary vein stenosis (≥70% diameter reduction).

Trial sites (24)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Arrhythmia Research Group Jonesboro Arkansas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla California
Mercy General Hospital Sacramento California
NCH Rooney Heart Institute Naples Florida
Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah Georgia
Northwestern University Chicago Illinois
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute (Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialist) Overland Park Kansas
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Massachusetts
Southcoast Health System Fall River Massachusetts
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Minneapolis Minnesota
Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota
The Valley Hospital Paramus New Jersey
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York New York
Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital New York New York
Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem North Carolina
Bethesda North Hospital Cincinnati Ohio
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland Ohio
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus Ohio
Ohio Health Research and Innovation Institute Columbus Ohio
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston South Carolina
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation Austin Texas
Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church Virginia
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk Virginia
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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