πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-27

A Study of VARIPULSE Catheter in Participants With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Pulmonary Vein and Superior Vena Cava Isolation (NCT07527299)

Assessment of the Safety and Effectiveness of the VARIPULSEβ„’ Catheter System in the Treatment of Participants With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Pulmonary Vein (With or Without Posterior Wall Isolation) and Superior Vena Cava Isolation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

🟒 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic βš™οΈ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc.

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to assess how safe VARIPULSE catheter system is for treatment of a heart rhythm disease called persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) in participants who are having a catheter ablation procedure (treat heart rhythm disease). This includes isolation of pulmonary vein and superior vena cava (heart veins; pulmonary vein isolation \[PVI\] and superior vena cava isolation \[SVCI\]), with or without another technique called posterior wall isolation (PWI). Also, to assess how safe it is for participants who are having a catheter ablation procedure and at the same time receiving another procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO; to reduce stroke risk). Additionally, to assess how well VARIPULSE catheter system works over a long period of time for treatment of PsAF in participants undergoing catheter ablation for PVI, SVCI and SVCI+PWI.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Pima Heart and Vascular β€” Tucson, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Pima Heart and Vascular β€” Tucson, Arizona
  • Arrhythmia Research Group β€” Jonesboro, Arkansas
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center β€” The Bronx, New York

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (949) 933-1710

Email: NDelabru@its.jnj.com

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

πŸ’° 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 Β§ 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.

πŸ’‘ 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.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—