IVTCC 2.0: A Prospective Multicenter Ventricular Tachycardia Catheter Ablation Registry
This study is creating an international collection of information from patients undergoing a treatment called catheter ablation for certain heart rhythm problems. These problems include ventricular tachycardia (a very fast heartbeat starting in the lower chambers of the heart) and premature ventricular contractions (extra, early heartbeats). The researchers want to learn more about how effective this procedure is in the real world across many hospitals. By collecting detailed information, they hope to identify how successful the treatment can be, understand its benefits better, and gather more complete data on different groups of people and their treatments. This will ultimately help improve the care for patients with these heart conditions.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine your heart has its own electrical system that tells it when to beat. Sometimes, this system can go a bit haywire, causing your heart to beat too fast or to have extra, early beats. Conditions like ventricular tachycardia (a very fast heartbeat from the lower chambers) or premature ventricular contractions (PVCs – extra, early beats) can cause symptoms and, in some cases, can be serious.
One treatment for these irregular heart rhythms is called catheter ablation. This procedure involves using thin, flexible tubes (catheters) inserted into a blood vessel and guided to your heart. Once there, doctors use energy to carefully create small scars in the heart tissue that is causing the abnormal electrical signals, effectively 'resetting' the rhythm.
This study, called IVTCC 2.0, is not testing a new drug or procedure. Instead, it's collecting information from many patients around the world who are already having a catheter ablation for these heart rhythm problems. By gathering this real-world data, doctors hope to get a clearer picture of how well the procedure works for different people, track its success rates, and identify areas where care can be made even better.
Key takeaways
- This study collects information, it's not a new treatment.
- It helps doctors understand catheter ablation for fast heartbeats.
- Data comes from your routine medical care.
- No extra appointments or medications are involved.
- Your privacy is protected.
- Participation helps improve care for others.
Who may be eligible?
To be included in this study, you would need to be undergoing a procedure known as catheter ablation. This procedure must be specifically for treating certain irregular heart rhythms, such as ventricular tachycardia (VT) or premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).
There are no age restrictions, so individuals of any age who meet the main criteria can be part of the study. Similarly, this study is open to both male and female patients.
Essentially, if your doctor recommends and you are having a catheter ablation for VT or PVCs, you could be eligible to have your medical information included in this registry.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you having a catheter ablation?
- Is the ablation for ventricular tachycardia (fast heartbeats)?
- Or is it for premature ventricular contractions (extra heartbeats)?
- Are you (or the patient) of any age, male or female?
What does participation involve?
If you participate in this study, it doesn't involve any extra appointments or new treatments beyond what your doctor has already recommended for your heart condition. You won't receive any new medications as part of this study. Your participation simply means that information about your standard catheter ablation procedure, your recovery, and how you're doing afterwards will be collected by the medical team. This information will then be added to the study's secure database.
There are no additional visits required for the study itself; all assessments will be part of your usual medical care. The study aims to follow patients over time to understand the long-term effectiveness of the ablation, but this will be done by collecting data from your existing medical records, not by asking you to attend extra study-specific follow-up appointments. The total duration of your participation would depend on how long your medical team continues to monitor your heart condition, as the study collects information routinely gathered during your care.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (41)
- Banner Health, University of Arizona Medical CenterVerified postcodePhoenix, United States
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterVerified postcodeLos Angeles, United States
- University of California, Los AngelesVerified postcodeLos Angeles, United States
- University of California, DavisVerified postcodeSacramento, United States
- University of California San FranciscoVerified postcodeSan Francisco, United States
- University of Colorado HospitalVerified postcodeAurora, United States
- Hartford HealthCareVerified postcodeHartford, United States
- University of Florida HealthVerified postcodeGainesville, United States
- The Kansas City Heart Rhythm InstituteVerified postcodeKansas City, United States
- University of Maryland Medical CenterVerified postcodeBaltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular InstituteVerified postcodeBaltimore, United States
- Boston Children's HospitalVerified postcodeBoston, United States
Common questions
What is a 'registry'?
A registry is like a secure collection or database of patient information about a specific medical condition or treatment. Doctors use it to learn more about how treatments work in many different people.
Will I have to take new medicine?
No, this study does not involve taking any new medications. You will continue with your usual prescribed treatments as advised by your doctor.
Do I need extra doctor visits for this study?
No, you won't need any additional doctor visits specifically for this study. All the information collected will be from your regular medical appointments and treatments.
Is my personal information safe?
Yes, all your personal and medical information will be kept strictly private and confidential within the study database.
What if I change my mind about participating?
You are free to withdraw your consent for your data to be part of the study at any time, without affecting your medical care.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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