Hospital San Carlos, Madrid
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital San Carlos, Madrid, explained in plain language.
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Sleep apnea treatment may spare some AFib patients from heart ablation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether screening for and treating sleep apnea can improve heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are considering a heart procedure called ablation. About 50 adults with AFib that hasn't improved with medication will be checked for sleep ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital San Carlos, Madrid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:24 UTC
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New heart mapping technique could improve ablation for persistent AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) by using advanced heart mapping to find and burn specific areas that keep the abnormal rhythm going. About 78 adults with long-lasting AFib or dangerous ventricular arrhythmias will take part. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital San Carlos, Madrid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Can zapping the brain slow down language loss?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether gentle brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS, or both) can slow language decline in people with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that gradually impairs speech and understanding. Over 6 months, 80 adults will receive either real stimulation or a sham (fake)…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital San Carlos, Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC