Can we predict who will benefit most from atrial fibrillation ablation?
NCT ID NCT06381245
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 340 people with atrial fibrillation who are having their first ablation procedure. Researchers will track heart rhythm using remote monitoring, along with imaging and blood tests, to find which factors—like patient health, heart structure, or electrical signals—best predict whether the ablation works. The goal is to better understand why some people stay free of arrhythmia while others experience a return of the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors personalize treatment plans and improve long-term outcomes for people with atrial fibrillation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It may identify patterns but won't prove what causes success or failure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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340 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients undergoing first-time ablation (radiofrequency or pulsed field)
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * paroxysmal or persistent AF * first-time ablation of AF Exclusion Criteria: * patients unable to give informed consent * serious health condition existing before ablation
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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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Medical University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
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