Comparing three ablation methods for long-lasting atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares different ways of doing a procedure called catheter ablation to treat a type of atrial fibrillation that lasts longer than 7 days. They want to see if adding an extra step to the standard treatment helps more than just doing the standard treatment alone. If you join, you will be randomly assigned to one of the three treatment groups.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have atrial fibrillation (AF) that has lasted more than 7 days without stopping
- You can sign a consent form and are willing to attend all follow-up visits
- You have not had a prior ablation for AF or other heart rhythm problems
- You do not have serious heart valve disease, a very enlarged heart, weak pumping function, or a heart clot
- You have not had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 6 months
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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