Nerve treatment for fainting and exercise ability
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a procedure called cardioneuroablation can help people who faint or feel like they're about to faint due to a slow heart rate. The treatment targets the nerves around the heart to improve heart rate control and exercise capacity.
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Who can take part
- You have severe, frequent fainting or near-fainting episodes caused by a reflex in your body that slows your heart rate too much.
- Your doctor has recorded that your heart has stopped beating for more than 3 seconds during an episode.
- You have tried non-drug treatments (like lifestyle changes or physical maneuvers) that didn't work well enough.
- You had a positive response to a medication called atropine during a test, showing your heart can speed up as expected.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
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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