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Ablation Techniques for Atrial Fibrillation (RECONFIRM Trial)
RECONFIRM Trial Summary
This trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of two treatments for atrial fibrillation: one that uses a special guidance system during ablation and one that doesn't.
RECONFIRM Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowRECONFIRM Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.RECONFIRM Trial Design
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- I am older than 21 years.I have had a heart attack in the last 3 months or have ongoing heart issues.You are not expected to live for at least 12 months, which is the length of the trial.Your heart's pumping function is at least 40%.I have not had a stroke, TIA, or blood clot in the last 6 months.My atrial fibrillation is due to a temporary condition like surgery or thyroid issues.I have had a blood clot in my heart or lungs recently.I have significant heart conditions that could make heart ablation risky.My electrolyte levels are stable enough for an ablation procedure.I have had at least two episodes of AF in the last 3 months, confirmed by an ECG.I have been on blood thinners for over 3 weeks with an INR > 2 if on warfarin.I cannot take blood thinners due to allergies or bleeding issues.My AFib must last more than 10 minutes or be induced for the study.I need blood thinners due to my high stroke risk score.I am scheduled for heart surgery or a transplant within the next year.I have severe and unstable heart failure.I am willing to stay on blood thinners for at least 3 months after my procedure.I have a history of significant blood clotting problems.My heart condition is stable and I've been on the same heart medication for over 3 months.I have a serious lung condition or another illness that makes anesthesia risky for me.You have an allergy to contrast dye that cannot be treated.You have a device in your heart to close a hole or to replace a valve.I am a man, or I am a woman who cannot become pregnant.My left atrial diameter is 5.5cm or less, confirmed by a heart scan.My heart condition didn't improve after taking a specific heart medication.
- Group 1: FIRM-guided ablation plus PVI
- Group 2: Conventional AF Ablation with PVI
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants are being recruited for this experiment?
"Affirmative, the clinicaltrials.gov records suggest that this study is actively seeking participants. The listing was initially published April 1st 2016 and has been revised October 31st 2022. Two sites are recruiting a total of 120 patients for the trial."
Is enrollment currently available for this clinical investigation?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov portal, this study is actively searching for individuals eligible for participation. The original recruitment post was published on April 1st 2016, and has since been modified as recently as October 31st 2022."
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