Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
MONDO:1030011An atrial fibrillation disorder characterized by intermittent atrial fibrillation that lasts less than seven days from onset.
Also known as: paroxymsal AFib, paroxysmal AF
167 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Ablation without X-Rays: a new way to fix irregular heartbeats?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a heart procedure called pulsed field ablation can be guided using only ultrasound, avoiding the use of X-rays (fluoroscopy), in people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The study compares the success of completely isolating the pulmonary veins—a key s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon ablation could change early AFib treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) for people with early-stage atrial fibrillation (AFib) diagnosed within the last 3 years. The procedure uses a balloon to deliver energy that isolates the pulmonary veins, aiming to stop abnormal heart rhythms. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asklepios proresearch • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart ablation technique aims to tame irregular heartbeats
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a catheter-based procedure called Varipulse to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat that comes and goes). Researchers want to see how well it works long-term when combined with different types of sedation. About 300 adults aged 18-80 with sym…
Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Medical (Shanghai) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted electrical pulses quiet an erratic heartbeat?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a new pulsed field ablation system can safely and effectively treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. The system uses short electrical pulses to destroy tiny areas of heart tissue causing the abnormal rh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai MicroPort EP MedTech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the heart back to rhythm: a new device uses pulsed fields to treat atrial fibrillation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called the Globe Pulsed Field System, which uses short bursts of electric energy to destroy tiny areas of heart tissue that cause abnormal rhythms in people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat that comes and goes). The tria…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kardium Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 3D heart imaging could sharpen ablation precision
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new imaging and guidance system called VERAFEYE that creates a 3D model of the heart to help doctors navigate during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. About 50 adults with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation will have their standard ablation p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LUMA Vision Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 3D Heart-Mapping tool could sharpen AFib ablation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device called the VERAFEYE System, which creates a 3D model of the heart to guide doctors during catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat). About 100 adults who are already scheduled for ablation will have the proc…
Sponsor: LUMA Vision Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart zapping method could make AFib treatment safer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart beats irregularly. Doctors will use pulsed field ablation (PFA) instead of heat or cold to create scars in the heart and block bad signals. They will also use a special 3D ultrasound syste…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New heart zapping technique could free patients from irregular rhythm
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device that uses short electrical pulses to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. About 320 adults with AF will receive this procedure to see if it safely restores normal heart rhythm for at least a year. The goal is to reduce sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smart pacemaker aims to catch and stop heart flutter before it starts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 30 adults with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) who have or will get a special pacemaker. The pacemaker can detect irregular heartbeats early and send a painless pacing pulse to stop them. It also sends data to doctors remotely. Researchers will check how w…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smartwatches may help doctors decide when to treat AF, new trial aims to prove it
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial will enroll about 3,200 people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) to see if using a smartwatch to continuously track AF burden can guide earlier and better treatment. Participants will be monitored with a wearable device, and if their AF burden is high, doctors w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Navy General Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a smartwatch help control a common heart rhythm problem?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two common heart rate-lowering drugs, verapamil and metoprolol, in 436 adults with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). It also tests whether using a smartwatch for self-care can reduce hospital visits and improve symptoms. The goal is to find better ways to m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Martini Hospital Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Tiny pacemaker without wires could change heart care
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, small pacemaker that doesn't need wires (leads) to help people with a slow heartbeat. About 15 adults with certain heart rhythm problems will get the device to see if it's safe and works well. The pacemaker is placed directly in the heart to keep the beat …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairdac SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Heart procedure upgrade: could extra ablation stop AFib return?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two heart procedures for people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart beats irregularly. One group gets standard ablation to isolate the pulmonary veins, while the other also gets ablation of the superior vena cava using pulse…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New electric pulse treatment aims to tame atrial fibrillation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) using the FARAPULSE system to treat people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. Researchers will enroll 200 Chinese patients to see if the procedure can safely isolate the veins tha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Lighter sedation may be safer for AFib heart procedure
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 224 adults with a type of irregular heartbeat called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are getting a first-time heart procedure called pulsed-field ablation. Researchers want to see if using conscious sedation (being awake but relaxed) is safer than general a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Strength before cardio: new exercise strategy tested for heart patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new exercise approach for people aged 60 and older who have both atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Instead of starting with aerobic exercise like walking, participants will first do 2 months of progressive re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Heart signals may reveal if a common AFib procedure will last
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether analyzing electrical signals from the heart during pulsed field ablation can tell doctors how well the catheter is touching tissue and whether the resulting scar will be permanent. About 60 people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation will undergo th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple Chest-and-Arm patch replace bulky heart monitors?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new wearable system called M2VS that measures heart activity (ECG) and blood pressure continuously for 24 hours. Researchers want to see if it works as well as standard monitors like Holter ECG and ambulatory blood pressure monitors. The study involves 20 adult…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive heart study aims to sharpen diagnosis and cut needless hospital stays
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 25,000 people referred to a specialized heart clinic with symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. Researchers will track which heart conditions are actually diagnosed and how patients are evaluated. The goal is to improve diagnostic accuracy and unders…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart procedure showdown: which ablation system sends fewer clots to the brain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare five different pulsed field ablation systems used to treat atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to see which system causes the fewest tiny clots (microemboli) that travel to the brain during the procedure. One hundred adults with atria…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ivan Zeljkovic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New heart ablation method's impact on heart tissue to be revealed by MRI
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a new type of heart ablation (pulsed-field ablation) changes the heart's structure in people with atrial fibrillation. Researchers will use MRI scans before and 4 months after the procedure to measure scarring and function. About 39 adults with persistent …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study aims to predict which heart patients will respond to therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 253 adults with heart rhythm problems who are scheduled for procedures like pacemakers or ablation. Researchers will use advanced imaging and AI tools to understand why some patients respond well to treatment while others do not. The goal is to find better…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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AI could predict strokes before they happen in heart patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can better predict stroke risk in 1,000 people aged 65-95 with atrial fibrillation, compared to current methods. The AI analyzes health records and heart data to identify high-risk individuals early. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could heart and muscle disorders share a genetic cause?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with certain heart rhythm disorders also carry genetic variants linked to a rare muscle condition called non-dystrophic myotonia. Researchers will review medical records of 570 participants and invite some for a neurological exam and electromyog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC