Kidney nerve treatment studied for stubborn heart rhythm problem
NCT ID NCT05817318
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a procedure called renal denervation could help people with recurrent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) that keeps coming back even after standard treatment. The procedure uses energy to calm certain nerves near the kidneys. Only 6 people took part before the study was stopped early, so we cannot draw firm conclusions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- renal denervation (a medical device procedure that uses energy to calm nerves near the kidneys)
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, this could offer a new option for people whose atrial fibrillation keeps coming back after standard ablation.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 6 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the procedure is effective or safe for this use.
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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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Inselspital Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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Universitätsspital Basel
Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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