Atrial Fibrillation Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You have been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat that comes and goes) and experience symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort
- This would be your first time having a procedure (ablation) to treat your atrial fibrillation
- At least one episode of your irregular heartbeat lasting longer than 30 seconds has been recorded by a heart monitor (such as an ECG or Holter monitor) within the past 12 months
- You are willing and able to understand the study, agree to be randomly assigned to a treatment approach, attend follow-up appointments, and sign a consent form
Who may not be able to join:
- You have been diagnosed with a type of atrial fibrillation that is persistent (does not stop on its own) or has lasted longer than 7 days
- You have a blood clot inside your heart
- You are unable to take blood-thinning medications, including if you have ever had a serious reaction to a blood thinner called heparin that caused low platelet counts
- Your irregular heartbeat is caused by a temporary or treatable condition such as an electrolyte imbalance, thyroid problem, or other non-heart-related cause
- You have had a heart attack, a procedure to open blocked heart arteries, or heart bypass surgery within the past 3 months
- You have had a stroke or a mini-stroke (TIA) within the past 3 months
- You have previously had heart surgery or any procedure involving the left side of your heart, such as a prior ablation or repair of a hole in the heart
- You have a history of serious heart valve disease, a heart defect present from birth, or certain conditions that cause the heart muscle to thicken or enlarge abnormally
- A heart scan (ultrasound) within the past 12 months showed that a particular chamber of your heart (the left atrium) is larger than a certain size (confirm with trial site)
- You have had an organ transplant, are being evaluated for one, have a life expectancy of less than one year, have uncontrolled cancer, or are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- The trial team has determined for any other reason that you are not suitable to participate
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Any atrial arrhythmias lasting ≥30s without AAD during 12 months after procedure excluding the 2-months blanking period
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.