Using computer models to improve treatment for atrial flutter after ablation
Official title: Computational Modeling Guided Ablation for Atrial Flutteris
Funded at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · NIH-11072038 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make treatments better for people with atypical left atrial flutter, a heart rhythm issue that can happen after they’ve had a procedure for atrial fibrillation, by using special computer models based on MRI scans to understand their heart better and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01CX002758-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072038 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have experienced atrial flutter following ablation for atrial fibrillation and are facing challenges in managing their condition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not undergone ablation for atrial fibrillation or do not have atypical left atrial flutter may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the treatment of atypical left atrial flutter (ALAF), a common arrhythmia that can occur after patients have undergone ablation for atrial fibrillation. The approach involves creating personalized computational models based on MRI data to better understand the heart's scar tissue and electrical circuits involved in ALAF. By using these models, the research aims to guide more effective ablation procedures, potentially reducing the need for additional treatments. The study combines advanced imaging techniques and scientific computing to enhance patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for patients suffering from atrial flutter, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using computational modeling for cardiac arrhythmias, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
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VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ranjan, Ravi — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Ranjan, Ravi
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.