New breathing trick may steady catheters during heart ablation

NCT ID NCT07402798

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centro Medico Teknon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a special breathing technique during atrial fibrillation ablation to see if it reduces catheter movement. Fifty-two adults with atrial fibrillation were given both standard and high-frequency, low-volume ventilation during their procedure. The goal was to see if the new method keeps the catheter more stable, which could make the ablation more precise and safer.

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 breathing technique could make heart ablation procedures more stable and potentially safer, improving outcomes for atrial fibrillation patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 52 participants. The findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials. The special breathing method may not work for all patients or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac atrial fibrillation cardiac rhythm disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Teknon Medical Center

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 08022, Spain

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