๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-07

Medtronic Terminate AF Study (NCT03546374)

Irrigated Radio Frequency Ablation to Terminate Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (Terminate AF Study)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Surgery

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Cardioblate iRF and CryoFlex hand held devices for the treatment of non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Stanford Hospitals and Clinic โ€” Palo Alto, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (15 Sites)

  • Stanford Hospitals and Clinic โ€” Palo Alto, California
  • Adventist Health St. Helena โ€” St. Helena, California
  • Hartford Healthcare โ€” Hartford, Connecticut
  • St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Massachusetts General Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Corewell Health โ€” Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • ProMedica Toledo โ€” Toledo, Ohio
  • Allegheny General Hospital โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Lankenau Medical Center โ€” Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
  • Intermountain Medical Center โ€” Murray, Utah
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital โ€” Norfolk, Virginia
  • Virginia Mason Heart Institute โ€” Seattle, Washington
  • Swedish Medical Center โ€” Seattle, Washington
  • St. Joseph Medical Center โ€” Tacoma, Washington

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (763) 526-2032

Email: stephanie.yong@medtronic.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—