Second ablation may zap hidden heart triggers

NCT ID NCT04111731

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 44 people with persistent atrial fibrillation who had a second heart procedure 2 months after their first ablation. Doctors checked for reconnections in the pulmonary veins and treated them again to see if this improves outcomes. The goal was to better understand how to make the initial treatment more lasting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation persistent atrial fibrillation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Liverpool, L14 3PE, United Kingdom

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

  • The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Freeman Hospital

    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom