Heart scan may reveal who benefits from AF ablation
NCT ID NCT06308094
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at whether a special CT scan can measure scarring in the heart muscle of people with atrial fibrillation (AF) before they have a procedure called catheter ablation. The goal is to see if more scarring means a higher chance of AF coming back or needing hospital care. Researchers will follow 100 adults for 90 days after their ablation to check for AF recurrence and heart function. If the CT scan proves useful, it could become a routine test to help doctors personalize AF 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 could help doctors use a simple CT scan to predict which patients with atrial fibrillation will benefit most from ablation, improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 100 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so even positive results will need confirmation in larger trials before changing practice.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States