Freezing the heart: new hope for dangerous rhythm disorder?
NCT ID NCT04893317
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a new freezing method (cryoablation) to treat a dangerous heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia. 64 adults who had not responded to medication took part. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe and can stop the abnormal rhythm for at least 6 months. While promising, this is a disease-control approach, not a cure, as patients still need an implanted defibrillator and may require ongoing care.
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Locations
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CHU-Bordeaux, Pôle cardio-thoracique, Hôpital Haut-Lévêque
Bordeaux, France
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Herzzentrum Leipzig Universitätsklinik für Kardiologie
Leipzig, Germany
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McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Canada
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Montreal Hear Institute
Montreal, Canada
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Nemocnice na Homolce
Prague, Czechia
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Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis
Aalst, Aalst, 9300, Belgium
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St Antonius Ziekenhuis
Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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