Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:03 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:03 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01593150
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients admitted to department of cardiology OUH Svendborg Hospital or referred to outpatient clinic with symptomatic persistent AF, duration more than 48 hours and indication for DC cardioversion. Atrial fibrillation must be verified by a 12 lead ECG. All patients must be over 18 years of age, and must provide written informed consent prior to inclusion.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Reversible causes for AF (thyrotoxicosis, infection, pulmonary embolism), acute coronary syndrome and absolute contraindications of TEE (oesophageal spasm, stricture, perforation and diverticula). Patients with diminished mental capability will not be included.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
85 Years
Study:
NCT01593150
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01593150