New heart ablation technique targets hidden drivers of AFib
NCT ID NCT07390175
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) by targeting specific high-frequency areas in the heart that may be driving the condition. Researchers will compare this new ablation method to standard treatment in 78 adults with long-lasting AFib or recurrent ventricular fibrillation. The goal is to see if this approach can stop AFib more effectively and safely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- catheter ablation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more effective and safer ablation technique for persistent atrial fibrillation, reducing recurrence and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants. The new ablation approach may not be more effective than standard treatment and carries typical risks of cardiac ablation, such as bleeding or heart rhythm disturbances.
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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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Hospital Clínico San Carlos
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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