Heart scan may predict who stays in rhythm after ablation
NCT ID NCT07651046
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special CT scan (CCTA) of the heart can predict if atrial fibrillation will come back after a standard ablation procedure. Researchers will scan patients before their first ablation and then follow them for a year. The goal is to see if heart structure and function measurements can better identify who will benefit most from ablation.
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 could help doctors identify which AF patients are most likely to benefit from ablation, improving treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no participants enrolled yet. It only looks at prediction, not a new treatment, and may not change practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle road, Qinhuai District
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, China
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