High Power Short Duration Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Official title: Pulmonary Vein Isolation Strategy of Very High Power Short Duration in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Q-INDEX Trial
Run by Seoul National University Hospital · NCT05996159 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new quick and powerful heart procedure to see if it can better help people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation compared to standard methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 7, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05996159 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with persistent atrial fibrillation or those who have had previous ablation or surgery for atrial fibrillation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a novel ablation technique using very high power and short duration to treat patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The approach employs the QDOT Micro catheter and AI-guided ablation to enhance procedural efficiency and effectiveness. By reducing the ablation time while maintaining safety and efficacy, the study aims to improve patient outcomes in rhythm control. The research will compare this method to conventional ablation techniques to assess its viability and success rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter procedure times and improved outcomes for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar high-power ablation techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing PVI for PAF Exclusion Criteria: * Aged less than 19 years * Patients with persistent AF * Patients with previous ablation or surgery for AF * Patients with intracardiac thrombus or thromboembolic events within the previous 90 days * Patients with cardiac surgery or acute coronary syndrome within the previous 90 days * Patients with contraindication(s) for using oral anticoagulants * Patients with LA anteroposterior diameter of more than 55 mm * Patients with left ventricular ejection fraction less than 35% * Pregnants or those who plan to become pregnant during the study * Life expectancy less than a year
Where it's running
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eue-Keun Choi, M.D. Ph.D. — Seoul National University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Eue-Keun Choi, M.D. Ph.D.
- Email: choiek417@gmail.com
- Phone: 82-2-2072-0688
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.