Can targeted electrical pulses quiet an erratic heartbeat?
NCT ID NCT07720557
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a new pulsed field ablation system can safely and effectively treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. The system uses short electrical pulses to destroy tiny areas of heart tissue causing the abnormal rhythm. About 150 adults with symptomatic AFib that does not respond to medication will undergo the procedure and be monitored for 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a pulsed field ablation system using the PulseMagic TrueForce catheter and generator
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer, more precise way to treat atrial fibrillation without long-term medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage device trial with 150 participants. Risks include heart tissue damage, bleeding, or arrhythmia recurrence.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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