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Beta-blockers for Prevention of Supraventricular Arrhythmia Following PFO Closure

Beta-blockers for Prevention of Supraventricular Arrhythmia Following PFO Closure

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07123506
Acronym
BRAVE PFO
Enrollment
350
Registered
2025-08-14
Start date
2025-09-30
Completion date
2029-05-03
Last updated
2025-08-14

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Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Heart Septal Defects, Atrial, Tachycardia, Supraventricular

Brief summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate whether the incidence of symptomatic or asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia within 30 days after percutaneous closure of idiopathic patent foramen ovale is reduced in the beta-blocker treatment group compared to the non-treatment group. The secondary objective is to assess the safety and performance of the Cocoon Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder and collect real-world data on patient outcomes. Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the beta-blocker treatment group or the non-treatment group. Randomization will be performed using a 1:1 allocation ratio with stratification based on (1) PFO device size and (2) sex, employing a block randomization method (mixed block sizes of 4 or 6). This process will be conducted independently through an interactive web response system. The beta-blockers used in this study are extended-release beta-blockers, specifically bisoprolol or nebivolol. The choice between bisoprolol and nebivolol will be determined at the discretion of the investigators, with the initial dose set at the minimum dose for each drug (1.25 mg once daily). During the study period, adjustments to the beta-blocker dose, including maintenance or modification, will be made based on the investigators' clinical judgment, taking into account the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and medication adherence. All reasons for dose adjustments will be documented in detail.

Interventions

After PFO closure, the beta-blocker treatment group will receive an extended-release beta-blocker, either bisoprolol or nebivolol, at a dose of 1.25 mg QD for 30 days.

DRUGNon-treatment group

After PFO closure, the non-treatment group will not receive a beta-blocker.

Sponsors

Yonsei University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age 19 years or older 2. Patients scheduled to undergo Patent Foramen Ovale closure using the Cocoon Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder 3. Individuals who have provided informed consent for study participation

Exclusion criteria

1. History of paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent atrial arrhythmia 2. Atrial arrhythmia confirmed by a 14-day Holter ECG using the AT Patch before PFO closure 3. Patients with uncontrolled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4. Patients with high-degree atrioventricular (AV) block 5. History of heart failure, severe valvular disease, or left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction \<50%) 6. Patients for whom initiating or discontinuing beta-blocker therapy is deemed impossible by the investigator 7. Patients who, as assessed by the investigator, cannot be followed up for one year after enrollment 8. Patients with hypersensitivity or contraindications to any proposed drug therapy or device component 9. Patients with an expected life expectancy of less than one year 10. Patients currently participating in another investigational drug or device study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Atrial Arrhythmias Within 30 Days After PFO ClosureWithin 30 days after Patent Foramen Ovale closureThe occurrence of at least one episode of symptomatic or asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or atrial tachycardia lasting 30 seconds or longer within 30 days after PFO closure. Monitoring will be conducted using a 14-day Holter ECG with the AT Patch during the initial 14 days, followed by an additional clinical assessment and ECG evaluation on day 15.

Countries

South Korea

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026