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2025-12-25 @ 2:06 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-26 @ 12:54 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01805960
Status:
TERMINATED
Last Update Posted:
2017-02-14
First Post:
2013-03-05
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Canakinumab for the Prevention of Recurrences After Electrical Cardioversion: CONVERT-AF
Sponsor:
Organization:
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