Zapping nerves under the skin may tame irregular heartbeat

NCT ID NCT04529941

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether sending mild electrical pulses just under the skin could improve symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. 46 adults with symptomatic paroxysmal AF who did not respond to standard medications took part. The goal was to see if this nerve stimulation could lower the amount of time spent in AF and keep the heart rate under control.

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Locations

  • CedarsSinaiMC

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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