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NCT03168659 CardioFocus HeartLight Post-Approval Study

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NCT ID NCT03168659
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor CardioFocus
Condition Atrial Fibrillation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2017-06-16
Primary Completion 2026-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
HeartLightAblation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2017-06-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.

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Brief Summary

This is a post-approval study to evaluate the clinical outcomes in a cohort of participants treated during commercial use of the HeartLight System to confirm results of the previously conducted pivotal clinical study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * planned for catheter ablation due to symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation * failure of at least one anti-arrhythmic drug * others Exclusion Criteria: * overall good health as established by multiple criteria

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Study Director

✉ lhausmann@cardiofocus.com

📞 508-658-7253

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03168659 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Atrial Fibrillation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03168659 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03168659 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lhausmann@cardiofocus.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03168659 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tucson, United States, Chicago, United States, New York, United States, Charlottesville, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03168659 clinical trial?

NCT03168659 is sponsored by CardioFocus. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.

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