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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Non-phase study NCT06096246

Investigation of Cardioversion Versus Therapeutic Ablation for Persistent AF (ORBICA-AF)

Investigation of Cardioversion Versus Therapeutic Ablation for Persistent AF (ORBICA-AF) — Recruiting • Non-phase study • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT06096246.

📅 22 Sep 2026 ⏱ 1 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Non-phase study
NCT ID
NCT06096246
Sponsor
Barts & The London NHS Trust
Start
2024-07-26
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Investigation of Cardioversion Versus Therapeutic Ablation for Persistent AF (ORBICA-AF) — Recruiting • Non-phase study • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT06096246.
  • What is being tested: Catheter ablation with pulmonary vein isolation compared to DC cardioversion alone in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, measuring AF recurrence rates as the primary outcome.
  • Patient eligibility overview: Adults with persistent atrial fibrillation (typically those who have failed or are unsuitable for antiarrhythmic drug therapy) who require rhythm control intervention are eligible for randomisation to either ablation or cardioversion treatment strategies.
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What This Trial Is Studying

The main aim of the research is to investigate whether patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation with catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) will have lower rates of AF recurrence than those treated by DC cardioversion without an ablation procedure.

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : * Ability to give informed consent * Age 18-85 years * Persistent AF (atrial fibrillation lasting > 7days) of total continuous duration 40 * Patients in Persistent AF who have had more than one previous cardioversion. * Established diagnosis of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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