Heart monitor after ablation may cut AF time
NCT ID NCT04922281
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using an implantable heart monitor (or a wearable patch) to detect atrial fibrillation early after catheter ablation can reduce the total time spent in AF. About 120 people with paroxysmal or persistent AF will be monitored for 15 months. The goal is to see if early treatment guided by the monitor lowers AF burden and healthcare use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Insertable cardiac monitor (Confirm Rx) or external LT-ECG patch (CAM)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that early detection and treatment of atrial fibrillation after ablation reduces the total time spent in AF, improving heart health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The monitoring devices may cause discomfort or skin irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
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