CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Post Cryoballon Ablation During the 90-day Blanking Period-with and Without Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy

United States50 participantsStarted 2017-06-28

Plain-language summary

This study is being done to find out if patients taking Anti Arrhythmia Drugs (AADs) after cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation, compared to patients who do not take Anti- Arrhythmic Drugs after an ablation affect Atrial Fibrillation from coming back. The study will also look at the side effects of the AADs.

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: * Drug refractory and recurrent Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation * The subject meets medical criteria for cryoballoon ablation to treat Paroxysmal AF * Age 18 to 80 years * The subject has a Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) that captures AF episodes, such as an implantable loop recorder, pacemaker, or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) with a properly functioning atrial lead. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of any Anti- Arrhythmic Drugs for ventricular arrhythmias * Ejection Fraction (EF)\<45% * Prior A. Fib. ablation * Pregnant women

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Compare recurrence, recurrence rate, burden of atrial fibrillation post ablation between the two groups.

Timeframe: 12 months

Symptom Assessments

Timeframe: 12 months

Adverse Events Assessments

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02913014

SponsorPrisma Health-Midlands

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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