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The Northstar Trial
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Summary
The introduction of real-time MRI-guided cardiac ablation therapy, a significant advancement in interventional medicine, necessitates precise catheter tracking for accurate navigation within the complex cardiac anatomy. The introduction of the NorthStar software as an active tracking system holds promise for improving the precision and efficiency of catheter manipulation during these procedures. However, a rigorous evaluation of its accuracy and reliability in a clinical setting is crucial to validate its viability. The objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of catheter localization using the NorthStar software during real-time MRI-guided cardiac ablation therapy.
Official title: Assessing the Accuracy of Catheter Localization With NorthStar Software in Real-Time MRI-Guided Cardiac Ablation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-01-01
Completion Date
2025-01-01
Last Updated
2024-04-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
NorthStar
Throughout the real-time MRI-guided ablation procedure, the operator will assess the precision of the NorthStar 3D navigation software. Before commencing the actual ablation, the operator will confirm the alignment of the 3D anatomical shell, generated in NorthStar through specific electrical signals. Post the ablation procedure, a secondary alignment verification will be conducted to detect any potential drift or shift.
Locations (1)
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands