Pulsed heart ablation vs fake procedure for irregular heartbeat
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether pulsed-field ablation (a targeted treatment meant to stop abnormal heart signals) works better than a sham, or “placebo,” ablation. It is for certain people with atrial fibrillation (AF) to see if symptoms and heart rhythm outcomes improve.
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Who can take part
- You’re older than 18 years
- You have paroxysmal or persistent AF that is not long-term/persistent for over a year
- Your AF symptom score (AFEQT) is 50 or lower
- You have not had prior AF ablation or left-atrial ablation
- Recent heart rhythm checks show AF lasting over 30 seconds within the last 6 months
- Your heart structure/health meets key safety limits (left atrium size, heart strength, valve and lung pressure limits)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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