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Study NCT ID:
NCT01461434
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2015-12-22
First Post:
2011-10-23
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Graz Study on the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Sponsor:
Medical University of Graz
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate Implanted Event Recorders for the First Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation in High-risk Patients
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2015-12
Last Known Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
GRAF
Brief Summary:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinical arrhythmia. AF is associated with increased risk for stroke due to blood clots formed in the fibrillating atria. Some patient characteristics increase the likelyhood of AF and at the same time the risk of stroke when AF has developed. To reduce the risk of stroke, anticoagulation therapy is recommended in patients with AF and risk factors (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, vessel disease). However, occasional (paroxysmal) AF may occur without symptoms and remain undetected, leaving patients at risk.
Aim of the prospective randomized study is to compare two management strategies for patients at increased risk for AF but without a known history of AF. Patients are seen regularly (monthly, then quarterly) for follow-up (incl. ECG recording and blood sample). One group of patients additionally receives a subcutaneous implantation of a loop recorder for continuous rhythm monitoring, while the control group remains on standard follow-up. Observation period is one year (optional extension for 3 years). The time to first diagnosis of AF is compared between groups, blood samples are analyzed for potential biomarkers of AF.
Aim of the prospective randomized study is to compare two management strategies for patients at increased risk for AF but without a known history of AF. Patients are seen regularly (monthly, then quarterly) for follow-up (incl. ECG recording and blood sample). One group of patients additionally receives a subcutaneous implantation of a loop recorder for continuous rhythm monitoring, while the control group remains on standard follow-up. Observation period is one year (optional extension for 3 years). The time to first diagnosis of AF is compared between groups, blood samples are analyzed for potential biomarkers of AF.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: