Ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation to help memory
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study checks whether a procedure called atrial fibrillation ablation can slow memory problems in people who already have mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be tested on thinking and memory before and after treatment to see if the procedure helps.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm that lasts)
- You have mild cognitive impairment on a memory/thinking test (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score 18–25)
- A doctor recommends treatment to control your heart rhythm
- You can speak with the study team for memory testing and understand the study well enough to give written consent
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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