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A Randomized Study to Demonstrate the Safety and Feasibility of Plexisyl-AF in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Launched by LONESTAR HEART, INC. · Nov 20, 2007

Trial Information

Current as of May 02, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Cabg Ganglionated Plexi

ClinConnect Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate a non-surgical and non-destructive approach to providing a temporary, protective parasympathectomy as a means to reducing postoperative atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery. Applications of Plexisyl-AF will be placed in the cardiac fat pads as a means for creating a "non-destructive" cardiac denervation.

This is a randomized assessment to demonstrate the safety of Plexisyl-AF in patients undergoing open heart surgery. Eligible patients will be those submitted to undergo open-chest CABG. Patients will receive Plexisyl-AF, administered via...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • 1. The patients must be able and willing to give written informed consent.
  • 2. The patients will be adult (age ≥ 18 years and \</= 70 years) males or females who are scheduled to undergo on-pump open-chest coronary artery bypass grafting surgery of two (2) or more arteries.
  • 3. The patients should be effectively treated prior to enrollment with an appropriate medical regimen (such as aspirin, ß-blockers, nitrates, and ACE inhibitors). Changes to medications after enrollment should be avoided.
  • 4. If female, the patients must be (a) post-menopausal, (b) surgically sterile or (c) using adequate birth control and have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days prior to administration of device.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • 1. Emergent open heart surgery.
  • 2. Patients scheduled to undergo mitral valve surgery, aortic, pulmonic or tricuspid valve replacements, and replacement or reconstruction of the aorta.
  • 3. Patients who have undergone a previous open chest CABG procedure.
  • 4. Previous history of atrial fibrillation or flutter.
  • 5. Patient with clinical hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
  • 6. Prophylactic medication for the prevention of atrial fibrillation or current use of an antiarrhythmic medication. Patients who have been receiving beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers before screening may continue taking the medication.
  • 7. First-degree or higher degrees of atrioventricular (AV) block (PR interval \>210 msec)
  • 8. An ejection fraction of less than 30%.
  • 9. Clinically active congestive heart failure.
  • 10. Serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dL or currently receiving dialysis.
  • 11. Clinically significant liver enzyme abnormalities (i.e., AST or ALT more than two times the upper limit of normal and/or bilirubin more than 50% above the upper limit of normal).
  • 12. The patients will not be receiving concurrently an investigational product in another clinical trial or have received an investigational product in another clinical trial in the 30 days prior to enrollment.
  • 13. Any other condition that, in the opinion of the clinical investigator, might compromise any aspect of the trial.

About Lonestar Heart, Inc.

Lonestar Heart, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions. With a focus on developing cutting-edge medical devices and regenerative medicine solutions, Lonestar Heart aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life for individuals suffering from heart diseases. The company is committed to rigorous clinical research and collaboration with leading healthcare professionals to bring transformative technologies from the laboratory to the clinic, ultimately striving to reshape the landscape of cardiovascular care.

Locations

Dresden, , Germany

Leipzig, , Germany

Munich, , Germany

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Robert Bauernschmitt, MD

Principal Investigator

Munich Heart Center

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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