New decision aid helps AF patients choose ablation with less regret
NCT ID NCT04993807
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether showing patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) simple visual charts of common post-ablation symptoms could help them decide more confidently about undergoing the procedure. 75 adults with symptomatic AF who were considering catheter ablation used these decision aids during their doctor visits. The goal was to see if patients felt less conflicted, less regretful, and more satisfied with their choice.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of paroxysmal AF according to International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) * Scheduled consultation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) to discuss catheter ablation * Symptomatic AF at baseline * Age 18 years and older * Able to read and speak English * Willing/able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Asymptomatic AF * Severe cognitive impairment * Major psychiatric illness * Concomitant terminal illness that would preclude participation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 07030, United States
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