Heart ablation in athletes with atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a heart procedure (cardiac ablation) helps endurance athletes who have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) perform better in sports. Athletes will track their training data before and after the procedure to see if their performance improves.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You do endurance sports like running, cycling, or swimming for at least 4 hours a week
- You have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat)
- You already track your training with an app or website like Strava or TrainingPeaks, or are willing to start tracking it
- You do not have other heart conditions (like heart disease, valve problems, or heart failure)
- You do not smoke
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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