Trial studying safety and effects for Atrial Fibrillation
Official title Surgical Ablation of AF Efficacy Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05434819
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether doing a surgical AF ablation at the same time as heart surgery helps people with irregular heartbeats.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have atrial fibrillation and are scheduled for heart surgery.
- What's involved
- You would have a small extra procedure during your heart surgery that creates tiny scars to stop the irregular beats. Which people get the extra procedure is picked by chance, like a coin toss, and you will have follow‑up visits after surgery.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts through your surgery and includes a few follow‑up visits over several months.
- Time commitment: about 4 years
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Undergoing a clinically indicated cardiac surgical procedure: CABG, AVR, ascending aorta replacement, or combinations thereof;
- Documented history of paroxysmal or persistent AF
- Provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Dominant atrial arrhythmia is atrial flutter;
- Documented left atrial diameter ≥ 6 cm;
- Previous cardiac surgery requiring opening of the pericardium;
- Heart transplant
- Complex congenital heart surgery
- Sole indication for surgery is ventricular assist device insertion
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Undergoing a clinically indicated cardiac surgical procedure: CABG, AVR, ascending aorta replacement, or combinations thereof;
- Documented history of paroxysmal or persistent AF
- Provide informed consent
- Dominant atrial arrhythmia is atrial flutter;
- Documented left atrial diameter ≥ 6 cm;
- Previous cardiac surgery requiring opening of the pericardium;
- Heart transplant
- Complex congenital heart surgery
- Sole indication for surgery is ventricular assist device insertion
- Mitral valve repair or replacement
- Tricuspid valve repair or replacement
- Patient resides in a long-term care facility
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 4 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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