Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 19 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seoul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 7, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2026
Study endsMay 1, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT05996159 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.