Can reusing heart catheters be safe and green? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07522424
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether re-sterilized (reprocessed) catheters work as well as new ones for heart ablation procedures. About 200 adults needing this treatment will be randomly assigned to get either a new or a reprocessed catheter. Researchers will compare how long the procedure takes, how safe it is, the cost, and how much medical waste is produced. The goal is to see if reusing catheters can be a safe, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly option.
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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 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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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: * Age ≥ 18 years * Indication for ablation according to current clinical guidelines * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe valvular heart disease * Significant structural heart disease that precludes (or makes ablation not feasible) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Life expectancy \< 12 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UH Dubrava
Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
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