VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

This study looks at two ways to treat a fast, dangerous heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia in people with coronary artery disease and relatively good heart function. One treatment uses a catheter to burn the tiny area causing the problem (radiofrequency ablation), and th…

This study tests a new device (TS-RF system) that uses radiofrequency energy to help doctors safely reach the left side of the heart during procedures for abnormal heart rhythms or mitral stenosis. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the new device or a st…

This study tests whether adding a vein-injected alcohol treatment to the usual heart ablation procedure can better control dangerous heart rhythms in people with prior heart attacks. About 156 adults with an implanted defibrillator and recent episodes of rapid heartbeat will be r…

This study compares two methods—DEEP mapping and activation mapping—used during catheter ablation to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT), a fast, dangerous heart rhythm. About 222 adults with an implanted defibrillator and VT will be randomly assigned to one technique. The goal is…

This study tests whether destroying small areas of heart muscle that cause dangerous rhythms (ventricular tachycardia ablation) during LVAD implant surgery can reduce the number of these rhythms after surgery. About 100 adults with advanced heart failure who are getting an LVAD w…

This study tests a noninvasive radiation treatment (SBRT) for people with ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous heart rhythm that can cause sudden death. The 12 participants have structural heart disease and have not been helped by standard treatments like drugs or catheter ablati…

This study compares a single dose of targeted radiation (SBRT) to the standard catheter ablation procedure for reducing dangerous heart rhythms in people with advanced heart disease. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to se…

This study tests whether a single, lower dose of radiation can safely reduce episodes of ventricular tachycardia (a dangerous fast heart rhythm) in people who haven't been helped by standard treatments. About 40 adults with structural heart disease and recurrent VT will receive e…

This study tests a single, high-dose radiation treatment aimed at the area of the heart causing dangerous rapid rhythms (ventricular tachycardia). It includes 12 adults with an implanted defibrillator who have not been helped by medications or standard procedures. The goal is to …

This study tests a new catheter (Vision-MR 2.0) to treat ventricular tachycardia, a fast, dangerous heart rhythm, in people with ischemic heart disease. About 64 adults will undergo a procedure to burn small areas of heart tissue causing the abnormal rhythm. The goal is to stop t…

This study tests a new, non-invasive radiation treatment against the standard catheter procedure for ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous fast heartbeat. About 244 adults with heart failure and an implanted defibrillator will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The…

This study tests whether using an AI tool (Ablation Index) during heart ablation can shorten the procedure for patients with ventricular tachycardia caused by prior heart attacks. About 100 adults with ischemic cardiomyopathy and scar-related VT will be randomly assigned to stand…

This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation device can reduce dangerous heart rhythm episodes in people with ventricular tachycardia storm. About 60 adults who have had multiple episodes despite medication will receive either real or sham stimulation. The goal is…

This study tests whether using a tiny ultrasound camera inside the heart during ablation can reduce or replace X-rays. Ablation uses catheters to fix abnormal heart rhythms, and X-rays are normally used to guide them. Half of the 70 participants will get the ultrasound-guided pro…

This study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can help people in the ICU who have a life-threatening heart rhythm problem called electrical storm. About 192 adults will receive either the sedative or a placebo for 2-3 days. The goal is to see if it reduces deaths and…

This study uses a special catheter to record detailed electrical signals from the heart during a standard procedure for dangerous heart rhythms (ventricular tachycardia). Researchers aim to better understand why these rhythms start and how to pinpoint the exact trouble spots. Ten…

This study is a registry that will follow 4,000 people in China who are having a procedure called catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. The goal is to see how well the procedure works over the long term and how safe it is. Participants will be…

This observational study will follow 8,000 people with irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) who are scheduled for a standard catheter ablation procedure using Biosense Webster devices. Researchers will track safety issues and how well the procedure works in everyday hospital practi…

This observational study looks at 200 adults with early-onset atrial fibrillation and certain genetic variants. Researchers will use cardiac MRI and electrophysiologic mapping during scheduled heart procedures to find who is at high risk for ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous h…

This study is looking for new genes and blood markers linked to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AVC), a genetic heart condition that can lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers will enroll 1,000 people, including patients with AVC or unexplained cardiac arrest…

This observational study at Imperial College London will enroll 70 people undergoing heart catheterization to understand why some patients tolerate ventricular tachycardia (VT) better than others. Researchers will measure blood pressure and blood flow in the heart during simulate…

This study tests whether combining detailed heart scans (MRI/CT) with electrical mapping can help doctors better target and treat scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT), a dangerous heart rhythm. Twenty people with VT who already have an implanted defibrillator will undergo ex…

This study looks at how a heart rhythm treatment called catheter ablation affects the quality of life of people with ventricular tachycardia who have an implantable defibrillator. Researchers will ask 70 participants to fill out questionnaires about their health and well-being at…

This study is testing a new paddle-shaped catheter designed to map the heart's electrical signals in people with various heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The device has many sensors to create a detailed map of the heart's chambers. The …

This study looks at how a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) changes the heart's electrical activity in 20 people with ventricular tachycardia, a fast and potentially dangerous heart rhythm. Researchers will measure how the heart's refractory period changes and whether the ner…

This study will follow 90 people with mitral valve prolapse who are already scheduled for mitral valve surgery. Researchers will use heart scans and 7-day rhythm monitors before and 6 months after surgery to see if the procedure reduces dangerous heart rhythms and scarring. The g…