Can a simple numbing drug ease coughing during heart procedures?

NCT ID NCT07354217

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests whether a numbing medicine called lidocaine can reduce diaphragm twitching and coughing during a heart procedure called pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation. About 60 adults with AFib will receive lidocaine or a placebo during the procedure. The goal is to make the treatment smoother and more comfortable.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospita

    Taipei, 100, Taiwan

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