CompletedNot Applicable

Hybrid Ablation of Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Stand-alone Atrial Fibrillation

Czechia59 participantsStarted 2016-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates in detail efficacy and safety (including neurological safety) of hybrid ablation of stand-alone, persistent and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). An implantable ECG monitor will be implanted to all patients for rhythm monitoring. Neurological safety will be assessed by cerebral magnetic resonance, neuropsychological examination and periprocedural transcranial Doppler measurement.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients age \> 18 years * Patients with persistent/long-standing persistent AF according to the standard EHRA definition. * Patients with symptomatic AF that is refractory to at least one antiarrhythmic medication. * Absence of significant structural heart disease (dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, untreated coronary artery disease) * Ability to sign an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Paroxysmal AF * AF secondary to a reversible cause (i.e., thyreopathy, etc.) * Indication for open-heart surgery (coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, etc.) * Severe left ventricle dysfunction that is clearly caused by some other cardiac disease (dilated cardiomyopathy, ischaemic heart disease, etc.) where the AF is clearly of secondary etiology * Known severe pericardial and pleural adhesions (e.g., history of cardiac surgery)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

sinus rhythm (The Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitoring System)

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02832206

SponsorCharles University, Czech Republic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-10

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