New heart zapping technique shows promise for stubborn AFib

NCT ID NCT05408754

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested two new devices that use electrical pulses to treat persistent atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. 89 adults who had not responded to medication took part. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe and can stop the abnormal signals causing the condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Blackrock Health

    Dublin, A94 E4X7, Ireland

  • McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal General Hospital (MGH)

    Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada

  • Nemocnice Na Homolce

    Prague, 150 30, Czechia

  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis (OLV)

    Aalst, B-9300, Belgium

  • St Antonius Ziekenhuis

    Nieuwegein, 3435, Netherlands

  • St George'S University Hospital

    London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

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