Stepwise Screening for Silent Atrial Fibrillation After Stroke (NCT03570060) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stepwise Screening for Silent Atrial Fibrillation After Stroke
France264 participantsStarted 2018-04-01
Plain-language summary
The main hypothesis of this work is that an approach combining clinical parameters and biomarker assays could improve the understanding and prediction of the occurrence of silent atrial fibrillation (AF) in the acute phase after stroke. In this prospective work, the investigators will rely on the Dijon Stroke Registry, which collects extensive clinical data for each patient hospitalized for a stroke. As part of this registry, patients are seen 6 months after stroke to assess their clinical status. This clinical follow-up will allow us to judge the evolution of the AF diagnosed during the acute episode at a distance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient who had an ischemic stroke defined according to WHO criteria and hospitalized in the Stroke Unit at the Dijon University Hospital.
* Patient 18 years of age and older
* Patient who has given oral consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Person not affiliated to a national health insurance scheme
* Protected adult
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Patient refusing to participate in the study
* Transfer planned after the stay in the Stroke Unit to a department outside the Dijon University Hospital, not allowing for the long term screening with an external ECG monitor
* History of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
* Patient wearing a pacemaker or defibrillator with an atrial lead
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation during continuous monitoring in a Stroke unit within six months of stroke.