New heart zapping technique could be safer for AF patients
NCT ID NCT07601763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a new procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) to standard treatment for atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem that raises stroke risk. About 1,574 adults who need catheter ablation will be randomly assigned to receive PFA or standard care. The goal is to see if PFA is safer and better at preventing irregular heartbeats from returning within a year.
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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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About 1,574 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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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: 1. Atrial fibrillation patients who will accept catheter ablation. 2. Age ≥ 18. 3. Be capable of understanding and signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have contraindications for catheter ablation (such as atrial thrombosis, decompensated heart failure, etc.) 2. Have accepted catheter ablation before. 3. Myocardial infarction, or any cardiac interventional/surgery has been performed within 3 months. 4. Had a stroke or transient ischemic attack within 6 months. 5. Allergy to iodine contrast agents. 6. Participate in clinical trials related to other drugs or devices. 7. Pregnant women, lactating women, or women with plans to become pregnant shortly. 8. Active stage of infection. 9. Secondary atrial fibrillation, such as combined with rheumatic heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, etc. 10. Patients who do not agree to be enrolled or are unable to cooperate to complete the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cardiovascular Diseases Center, Fuwai Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100037, China
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