2-Hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA) to Prevent Early Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Catheter-based Ablation

Overview

The proposed studies will test this hypothesis by randomizing patients with AF to 2-HOBA or placebo 7 days prior to AF ablation to allow 2-HOBA to reach steady-state levels. We hypothesize that tissue injury from AF ablation causes a large release of ROS that react with lipids to generate IsoLGs (Figure 2). In the absence of 2-HOBA, IsoLGs will react within seconds to form IsoLG-macromolecule adducts in atrial tissue, promoting early recurrence of AF. In the presence of 2-HOBA, IsoLGs will rapidly react to form IsoLG-macromolecule adducts in atrial tissue, promoting early recurrence of AF. In the presence of 2-HOBA, IsoLG will preferentially bind to and therefore be inactivated by 2-HOBA thereby sparing injury to the atrial tissue caused by oxidative stress and its contribution to early recurrence of AF. Early recurrence of AF will be measured by ECGs that are recorded once per day by a smartwatch (Apple Watch, Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA) with additional ECGs recorded by the participant if they experience symptoms of AF, or if the smartwatch alerts the participant of a possible AF episode via its auto-detection AF monitoring algorithm. The Apple Watch's AF algorithm is based on sampling of heart rate and variability and will give an audible alarm if those parameters indicate a possible episode of AF. The smartwatch records a single-lead ECG if the participant touches the watch with their contralateral hand. The day and time of the episode is also stored by the smartwatch. At the end of the 28-day follow-up period, study personnel will review the stored ECGs. Blood will be drawn prior to ablation and on post-procedure Day 1 for measurement of IsoLG-adduct levels. DNA will be extracted to explore a pharmacogenomic interaction with haplotypes at the chromosome 4q25 AF risk locus, which: 1) is strongly associated with the development of AF and the early recurrence of AF after ablation27; and 2) has been reported to be a regulator of an anti-oxidant gene program in response to cardiac injury.

Full Title of Study: “2-Hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA) to Prevent Early Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Catheter- Based Ablation”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Prevention
    • Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: February 16, 2024

Detailed Description

The proposed double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 2-HOBA in patients undergoing AF ablation is designed to address the following Specific Aims: Specific Aim 1: To test the hypothesis that treatment with 2-HOBA reduces early recurrence of AF (clinical endpoint) Specific Aim 2: To test the hypothesis that treatment with 2-HOBA reduces circulating levels of IsoLG-adducts (biochemical endpoint) Specific Aim 3: To explore the idea that genetic variation at the 4q25 (PITX2) AF susceptibility locus modulates the clinical and biochemical response to 2-HOBA

Interventions

  • Drug: 2-Hydroxybenzylamine
    • 2-HOBA (2-Hydroxybenzlamine) 750mg will be given TID seven days prior to ablation and 28 days post ablation.
  • Other: Placebo
    • Placebo will be given TID for seven days prior to ablation and 28 days post ablation.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Active Comparator: 2-HOBA
    • 2-Hydroxybenzylamine(2-HOBA) 250 mg three tabs TID (po) for seven days prior to ablation and 28 days post ablation.
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo
    • Placebo- three tabs TID (po) for seven days prior to ablation and 28 days post-ablation

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • 2-HOBA reduces the rate of early recurrence of AF, atrial tachycardia, or atrial flutter following AF ablation within 28 days follow-up
    • Time Frame: Post-ablation for 28 days
    • Participants will wear a smartwatch linked to an iPhone to continually record heart rate, variability and detection of arrhythmias. Participants will record a daily ECG each morning upon waking via the watch. In addition, participants will be notified by the smartwatch of 1) detection of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, 2) persistent high HR (> 110 bpm) outside of exercise
  • A secondary analysis will analyze a surrogate of AF burden as the endpoint and designed to account for the impact of cardioversion on AF burden assessment
    • Time Frame: Post-ablation for 28 days
    • A continuous heart rate monitor is provided by the smartwatch.which will be assessed by the AF burden and whether or not a cardioversion was performed.

Secondary Measures

  • 2-HOBA reduces the change in IsoLG-adduct levels that occurs with AF ablation.
    • Time Frame: Pre-ablation and Post-procedure day #1
    • AF ablation results in a significant increase in circulating IsoLG-adduct levels.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • First time AF ablation with radiofrequency or cryo ablation – Repeat AF ablation if the patient has persistent AF and ablation of non-pulmonary vein substrate is planned (e.g. posterior wall ablation, mitral or roof line, etc) – Able to provide written, informed consent – 22 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria:

  • Planned surgical or hybrid (surgical + catheter) ablation – Amiodarone within past 3 months – Use of oral steroids or colchicine – Pro-inflammatory, rheumatologic disorder (e.g. RA, SLE, IBD, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis) – NYHA Class III/IV Heart Failure – LVEF <35% – Active ischemia – Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Cardiac or thoracic surgery within 6 months – Expected life span < 1 year – Creatinine clearance <30 ml/min – Prior or planned heart transplantation – Pregnant women – Aspirin allergy – Current use of MAO-I

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 22 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Collaborator
    • American Heart Association
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: M. Benjamin Shoemaker, Assoc Professor – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Ben Shoemaker, MD, Principal Investigator, Vanderbilt University

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