N/A
Completed N=175
Early Detection and Treatment of Esophageal Injury After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00584922 ↗Enrolled (actual)
175
Serious AEs
9.9%
Results posted
Jul 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Incidence of Esophageal Injury as Assessed by Endoscopy — 1; 12; 4; 0 participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to prospectively follow the next 200 patients who undergo catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation for symptoms and signs of esophageal injury.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Incidence of Esophageal Injury as Assessed by Endoscopy |
1; 12; 4; 0; 158 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18-80 years
- Scheduled to have catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation or left atrial macroreentrant tachycardia.
Exclusion Criteria
- Contraindication to endoscopy
- Pregnancy
- Prisoners
- Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00584922). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.