๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-29

REView of ProcEdural FactoRs and Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation With Active Esophageal COOLing: A Sub-Study of the REAL AF Registry (NCT06354777)

REView of ProcEdural FactoRs and Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation With Active Esophageal COOLing: A Sub-study of the REAL AF Registry

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Heart Rhythm Clinical and Research Solutions, LLC

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

This is a multi-center sub-study examining the effectiveness of active esophageal cooling on subjects undergoing left atrial ablation for symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Valley Heart Rhythm Specialists โ€” Chandler, Arizona

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 (6 Sites)

  • Valley Heart Rhythm Specialists โ€” Chandler, Arizona
  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Corewell Health Research Institute โ€” Royal Oak, Michigan
  • Christ Hospital โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Allegheny General Hospital โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation โ€” Tacoma, Washington

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. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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†—