New ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is testing a new type of ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). It uses special energy to create scar tissue in the heart to block faulty electrical signals. If you have AF that isn’t controlled by medication, you may qualify.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have atrial fibrillation that comes and goes (paroxysmal) or stays for weeks to months (persistent) – but not longer than a year.
- At least one heart rhythm medication hasn’t worked for you, caused side effects, or you can’t take it.
- You have not had a previous catheter ablation or surgery on the left side of your heart.
- You are willing to take blood thinners for at least 3 weeks before the procedure and to come in for follow-up visits.
- You do not have other serious heart or health conditions (like severe valve disease, recent heart attack, or kidney failure).
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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