Comparing heart ablation methods and stomach function
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two heart ablation techniques for persistent atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, to see how they affect stomach emptying after the procedure. It may help doctors choose the method with fewer stomach side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat)
- You are scheduled for your first heart ablation procedure
- You are able to attend follow-up visits and complete stomach emptying scans
- You have not had prior heart surgery or ablation for atrial fibrillation
- You do not have severe stomach conditions or have not had stomach surgery
- You have not taken certain stomach medications in the past 4 weeks
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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