Amiodarone as a pill plus IV to prevent atrial fibrillation after ablation
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving amiodarone both through an IV and as a pill, compared to just the pill, can better prevent atrial fibrillation from coming back after your first catheter ablation. The goal is to help you stay in a normal heart rhythm for longer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- This is your first catheter ablation, a procedure that uses heat or cold to fix the heart's rhythm
- Your atrial fibrillation is persistent, meaning it lasts for 7 days or longer
- At least one heart rhythm medication (like flecainide or sotalol) either didn't work for you or caused side effects
- You need to be willing and able to take amiodarone after the procedure
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a modified 'pills-in-the-pocket' approach—taking antiarrhythmic drugs only when symptoms occur—for people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) who still have arrhythmias lasting over 24 hours after their first catheter ablation. It aims to see if this strategy can safely control symptoms without needing daily medication.
This study tests whether giving the medicine amiodarone before a scheduled electrical cardioversion (a procedure that shocks the heart back into rhythm) improves the chances of restoring a normal heartbeat in people with persistent atrial fibrillation. It compares outcomes with and without this pre-treatment.
This trial tests a biodegradable patch that slowly releases amiodarone directly onto the heart during surgery. It aims to prevent atrial fibrillation, a common irregular heartbeat after heart surgery.
This trial compares a procedure called ablation (using cold, heat, or electric pulses to fix irregular heartbeats) with standard medications to see which better treats heart failure in people who also have atrial fibrillation. It may help if your heart's pumping ability is reduced and you still have symptoms despite medications.
This study tests whether adding acupuncture can help prevent atrial fibrillation from coming back after a heart ablation procedure. It aims to lower the chance of irregular heartbeats in the months following treatment.
This study tests whether giving a short course of a medication called amiodarone after heart surgery helps prevent or control new irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) and helps you leave the hospital sooner.
Hear when a new Atrial Fibrillation (AF) trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.