Heart device study halted early – what we know
NCT ID NCT05230524
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at how well the DiamondTemp ablation system controls atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) over three years. It included 84 adults with paroxysmal AF who had not responded to medication. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DiamondTemp™ Ablation System (a device that uses heat to destroy heart tissue causing irregular heartbeat)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that the DiamondTemp system is a safe and effective way to control atrial fibrillation for years.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early, so results are limited. It is observational, not randomized, and may not prove the device is better than other treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona
Ancona, 60030, Italy
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Centre Hospitalier de Pau - Hôpital François Mitterrand
Pau, 64046, France
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Florida Electrophysiology LLC
Winter Park, Florida, 32792, United States
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Humanitas Mater Domini
Varese, 21053, Italy
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Reunion University Hospital - Saint Pierre
Saint-Pierre, 97448, France
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