Clinical Trial

Comparison and Analysis of Functionality, Safety, Cost-effectiveness, and Environmental Impact of Reprocessed and New Ablation Catheters in Electrophysiological Procedures.

Study acronym: RE-USE EP
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Summary
This study evaluates whether re-sterilized (reprocessed) ablation catheters are as effective and safe as new ablation catheters when used for electrophysiological procedures. Adult patients scheduled for catheter ablation will be randomly assigned to undergo the procedure using either a new catheter or a re-sterilized catheter, with identical procedural techniques applied in both groups. The study will compare procedural efficiency, safety, costs, and environmental impact between the two approaches. The results may support more sustainable and cost-effective use of medical devices in cardiac electrophysiology.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07522424
Lead Sponsor Ivan Zeljkovic
Conditions Arhythmia
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2026-04-30
Primary Completion 2027-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-05-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-13