New algorithm could sharpen view of chaotic heart rhythms during ablation
NCT ID NCT05477602
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a new algorithm that automatically measures the cycle length and complexity of atrial fibrillation (AF) signals during a heart ablation procedure. Researchers collected data from 21 people with persistent AF undergoing ablation. The goal was to see if the algorithm, built into a recording system, could provide useful information to guide treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this algorithm could help doctors better understand and treat persistent atrial fibrillation during ablation procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study focused on data collection, not treatment. The algorithm may not improve patient outcomes or be adopted widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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OLV Aalst
Aalst, 9300, Belgium
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