Heart surgery plus zapping may stop stubborn AFib
NCT ID NCT03546374
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests if using a special device to burn tiny spots in the heart can stop long-lasting atrial fibrillation (AFib) in people already having open-heart surgery. About 160 adults with persistent AFib will get the treatment. The goal is to see if the heart stays in normal rhythm without needing long-term medication.
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Adventist Health St. Helena
WITHDRAWNSt. Helena, California, 94574, United States
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Allegheny General Hospital
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
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Corewell Health
RECRUITINGGrand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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Hartford Healthcare
COMPLETEDHartford, Connecticut, 06102, United States
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Intermountain Medical Center
RECRUITINGMurray, Utah, 84107, United States
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Lankenau Medical Center
COMPLETEDWynnewood, Pennsylvania, 19096, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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ProMedica Toledo
COMPLETEDToledo, Ohio, 43606, United States
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
COMPLETEDNorfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46290, United States
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St. Joseph Medical Center
WITHDRAWNTacoma, Washington, 98405, United States
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Stanford Hospitals and Clinic
COMPLETEDPalo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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Swedish Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98122, United States
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Virginia Mason Heart Institute
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98101, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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