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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Adventist Health St. Helena

    WITHDRAWN

    St. Helena, California, 94574, United States

  • Allegheny General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States

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  • Corewell Health

    RECRUITING

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

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  • Hartford Healthcare

    COMPLETED

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06102, United States

  • Intermountain Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

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  • Lankenau Medical Center

    COMPLETED

    Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, 19096, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • ProMedica Toledo

    COMPLETED

    Toledo, Ohio, 43606, United States

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

  • St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46290, United States

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  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    WITHDRAWN

    Tacoma, Washington, 98405, United States

  • Stanford Hospitals and Clinic

    COMPLETED

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

  • Swedish Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States

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  • Virginia Mason Heart Institute

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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  • Washington University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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