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Official title Radiofrequency and Cryoablation of the Posterior Wall of the Left Atrium
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06253000
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the cause of 20% of strokes, and the risk of stroke in a person suffering from this arrhythmia increases by 5 times. Ischemic stroke in patients with AF is often fatal and, compared with stroke of other etiology, leads to the most pronounced disability and more often recurs.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Age over 18 years old;
- Atrial fibrillation resistant to antiarrhythmic therapy;
- Persistent and long-persisting form of atrial fibrillation;
- The patient's consent to participate in the study.
You likely can't join if
- Age under 18 and over 80 years old;
- The presence of another cardiac pathology requiring surgical treatment;
- Congenital heart defects;
- Previous "open" cardiac surgery;
- Bone marrow diseases;
- Pathology of the blood coagulation system;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age over 18 years old;
- Atrial fibrillation resistant to antiarrhythmic therapy;
- Persistent and long-persisting form of atrial fibrillation;
- The patient's consent to participate in the study.
- Age under 18 and over 80 years old;
- The presence of another cardiac pathology requiring surgical treatment;
- Congenital heart defects;
- Previous "open" cardiac surgery;
- Bone marrow diseases;
- Pathology of the blood coagulation system;
- The left ventricular ejection fraction is less than 40%;
- Moderate to severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance \<50 ml/min);
- Drug-resistant hypertension (despite hypotensive therapy);
- Organically altered mitral valve;
- There are reasons to assume that the patient will not show up for subsequent visits (control points of the study) for various reasons;
- The patient's participation in another clinical trial.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Moscow, Russia
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Moscow, Russia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.