New heart mapping tech could improve AFib treatment safety
NCT ID NCT07421076
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new mapping catheter and software to help doctors treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 200 Chinese patients will receive a standard ablation procedure, but doctors will use the new tools to guide them. The goal is to see if the new devices are safe and effective at identifying problem areas in the heart.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Grid X Mapping Catheter and EnSite X Software (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safer and more effective way to map and treat atrial fibrillation, potentially improving outcomes for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There are risks like heart damage or stroke from the procedure.
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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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Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, China
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University
RECRUITINGNingbo, Zhejiang, China
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West China Hospital of Sichuan University
RECRUITINGChengdu, Sichuan, China
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