Plain-English translation of NCT06876896 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether monitoring intra-abdominal pressure (the pressure inside your belly) during a heart rhythm procedure called pulsed field ablation can help doctors keep you safer. You would receive a special catheter (a thin tube) that measures this pressure in real time during your procedure, allowing doctors to watch for any warning signs and respond quickly if needed.
During heart rhythm procedures, increased pressure in the belly can sometimes lead to serious complications like stomach contents going into the lungs, which can cause breathing problems after the procedure. This study wants to see if continuously monitoring this pressure during the procedure helps doctors spot and prevent these complications earlier.
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During your scheduled heart rhythm ablation procedure, a special foley catheter with pressure-monitoring capability will be placed to continuously measure the pressure inside your abdomen and monitor your urine output throughout the treatment. The research team will collect this real-time data to see how abdominal pressure changes during the procedure and whether it relates to your safety and recovery. Your participation mainly involves allowing this catheter placement as part of your already-scheduled procedure, with no additional visits or major changes to your standard care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Karuna Rajkumar, MD
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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