New heart tool aims to stop AFib Flare-Ups
NCT ID NCT07308847
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests a new device that uses heat to destroy tiny areas in the heart causing short bursts of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation). About 300 adults with this condition will receive the procedure and be monitored for a year. The goal is to see if the treatment safely prevents repeat episodes and improves quality of life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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300 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: 1. A diagnosis of recurrent symptomatic PAF, which is defined as continuous AF episode lasting longer than 30 seconds but terminates spontaneously or with intervention within 7 days of onset, documented by the following: 1. a physician's note indicating at least 2 symptomatic PAF episodes occurring within 6 months prior to enrollment; and 2. at least 1 electrocardiographically documented episode within 12 months prior to enrollment 2. Adults who are ≥18 and ≤80 years of age on the day of enrollment. 3. Willing and able to comply with all baseline and follow-up evaluations for the full length of the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Continuous AF lasting more than 7 days. This includes persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) (both early or long-standing) by diagnosis or continuous duration \> 7 days 2. AF that required three (3) or more distinct cardioversions in the preceding 12 months. 3. LA anteroposterior \> 5.0 cm (by MRI, CT, or TTE) 4. Any of the following procedures, implants, or conditions at baseline: prior left atrial catheter or surgical ablation, prior left atrial percutaneous interventions including left atrial appendage occlusion, and septal closure devices 5. Planned LAA closure procedure or implant of a permanent pacemaker, biventricular pacemaker, loop recorder/insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), or any type of implantable cardiac defibrillator (with or without biventricular pacing function) for any time during the follow-up period 6. Patient who is not on oral anticoagulation therapy for at least 3 weeks prior to the ablation procedure 7. Presence of a permanent pacemaker, biventricular pacemaker, loop recorder/insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), or any type of implantable cardiac defibrillator (with or without biventricular pacing function) 8. Presence of any pulmonary vein stents 9. Known pre-existing pulmonary vein stenosis 10. Pre-existing hemidiaphragmatic paralysis 11. Prior valvular (surgical or percutaneous) procedure including prosthetic, bioprosthetic, valve replacement, valve repair or valvuloplasty, and any prior atriotomy 12. Moderate to severe aortic or mitral valve stenosis 13. Moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (i.e., 3+ or 4+ MR) 14. Any cardiac surgery, myocardial infarction, PCI / PTCA or coronary artery stenting which occurred during the 3-month interval preceding the consent date 15. Unstable angina 16. NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure or documented left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than or equal to 40% measure by acceptable cardiac testing (e.g. TTE), or planned transplant or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) 17. Severe lung disease, primary pulmonary hypertension, or any lung disease with abnormal blood gases or requiring supplemental oxygen 18. Rheumatic heart disease 19. Severe thrombocytosis, thrombocytopenia, or any bleeding or clotting disorder 20. Contraindication to or unwillingness to use systemic anticoagulation 21. Documented left atrial thrombus on imaging 22. Active systemic infection or sepsis 23. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 24. Known reversible causes of AF, including but not limited to uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, severe untreated obstructive sleep apnea, and acute alcohol toxicity 25. Any cerebral ischemic event (strokes or TIAs) which occurred during the 6-month interval preceding the consent date 26. Carotid stenting or endarterectomy 27. History of thromboembolic event within the past 6 months or evidence of intracardiac thrombus at the time of the procedure 28. Any woman known to be pregnant or breastfeeding, or any woman of childbearing potential who is not on a reliable form of birth regulation method or abstinence 29. Patient with life expectancy that makes it unlikely 12 months of follow-up will be completed 30. Current or anticipated participation in any other clinical trial of a drug, device or biologic during the duration of the study not pre-approved by Medtronic 31. Known allergies or hypersensitivities to adhesives 32. Body mass index \> 40 kg/m2 33. Atrial myxoma 34. Significant restrictive or obstructive pulmonary disease or chronic respiratory condition. 35. Renal insufficiency with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min/1.73 m2, or any history of renal failure requiring dialysis or renal transplant 36. Solid organ or hematologic transplant, or currently being evaluated for an organ transplant 37. Presence of intramural thrombus, tumor, or other abnormality that precludes vascular access, catheter introduction, or manipulation 38. Known drug or alcohol dependency 39. Significant congenital anomaly or medical problem that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude enrollment in this study or compliance with follow-up requirements or would impact the scientific soundness of the clinical trial results. 40. Treatment with Amiodarone within the 3 months prior to enrollment 41. Amyloid heart disease (cardiac amyloidosis)
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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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Arrhythmia Research Group
Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401, United States
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
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Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute (Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialist)
Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, Georgia, 31404, United States
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Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, California, 95819, United States
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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Naples, Florida, 34102, United States
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Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, New York, 10075, United States
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Ohio Health Research and Innovation Institute
Columbus, Ohio, 43214-3907, United States
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Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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Southcoast Health System
Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720, United States
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation
Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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The Valley Hospital
Paramus, New Jersey, 07652, United States
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