Assess Differences in Pain Following Cryo and Radiofrequency Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Atrial Fibrillation

In brief

The primary objective is to assess any differences in patient quality of life between Cryo Balloon ablation and Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The study will also assess any differences in the amount and duration of pain medication required after the ablation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03148392

Run by

Sumit Verma, MD

People needed

100

Starts

2017-05-16

Expected to finish

2019-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2019-08-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are advised either Cryoablation or Radiofrequency ablation for treatment.

You may not qualify if…

• Persistent atrial fibrillation
• Pregnant
• Taking pain medications for acute or chronic conditions at the time of the procedure.
• Undergo a combination of Cryoablation and Radiofrequency ablation
• Radiofrequency group who undergo ablation beyond pulmonary vein isolation

Where it is running

• Cardiology Consultants — Pensacola, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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