New heart-rhythm fix after surgery: gentler shocks, faster recovery?

NCT ID NCT04804748

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

Summary

This study looks at a new way to treat an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) that can happen after heart surgery. It uses low-energy electrical shocks and special pacing to try to restore a normal rhythm. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective, and if it helps patients spend less time in the ICU. About 450 adults having planned heart surgery will take part.

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  • Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

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    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany

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  • Hannover Medical School

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    Hanover, 30625, Germany

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  • Heart Center Dresden GmbH University Hospital

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    Dresden, Saxony, 01307, Germany

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  • Klinikum Nürnberg

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    Nuremberg, Bavaria, 90419, Germany

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  • Medical University of Vienna

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    Vienna, 1090, Austria

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  • Oldenburg Hospital AöR / Medical Campus University of Oldenburg

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    Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, 26133, Germany

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  • University Hospital Jena

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    Jena, 07747, Germany

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  • University Hospital Ulm

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    Ulm, 89081, Germany

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  • University Hospital of Würzburg

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    Würzburg, Bavaria, 97080, Germany

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  • Universitätsklinikum Erlangen

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    Erlangen, Bavaria, 91054, Germany

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