Heart shock showdown: ablation vs. drugs – tiny trial ends early
NCT ID NCT02114528
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a catheter-based procedure (ablation) is better than heart rhythm drugs at preventing painful shocks in people with an implantable defibrillator. Only 3 volunteers took part before the trial was stopped early, so no firm conclusions can be drawn. The goal was to gather data for a larger future study.
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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