Ablation without X-Rays: a new way to fix irregular heartbeats?

NCT ID NCT07762742

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a heart procedure called pulsed field ablation can be guided using only ultrasound, avoiding the use of X-rays (fluoroscopy), in people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The study compares the success of completely isolating the pulmonary veins—a key step in the procedure—between ultrasound-only and standard fluoroscopy guidance. If ultrasound works just as well, it could reduce radiation exposure for patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Percutaneous pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure
What this could lead to: If ultrasound-only guidance works as well as fluoroscopy, it could make PFA safer by eliminating radiation exposure during the procedure.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage comparison, and ultrasound guidance may not be as effective or safe in all patients. The trial is non-inferiority, so it only aims to show it's not worse, not better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (PAF)

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