Optimizing Stroke Prophylaxis of Acute Atrial Fibrillation With an Electronic Clinical Decision S… (NCT05341986) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Optimizing Stroke Prophylaxis of Acute Atrial Fibrillation With an Electronic Clinical Decision Support Tool
United States36 participantsStarted 2022-01-11
Plain-language summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the world, with significant morbidity and mortality. With appropriate oral anticoagulation, the risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation decreases by 64%. Although atrial fibrillation is commonly diagnosed and treated in the Emergency Department (ED), oral anticoagulation is significantly underprescribed. Underprescribing has been attributed to a lack of empowerment and deferral of prescribing to longitudinal care clinicians.
Using a convergent parallel quantitative-qualitative design (mixed-methods), we propose a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial design with the implementation of a clinical decision support (CDS) tool in adults with new-onset AF that are OAC-naïve and at significant risk for stroke. In parallel, we will use qualitative approaches to evaluate clinician facilitators and barriers to tool utilization as well as patient satisfaction and engagement with the tool.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria (Patients):
* A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (ICD-10 I48.0, I48.1, I48.9) during an ED visit with start dates between 1/11/2022 and 12/31/2025 within the patient's age \>18 years.
Exclusion Criteria (Patients):
* Valvular disease, pregnancy, large esophageal varices, thrombocytopenia, severe or uncontrolled bleeding, severe liver or kidney disease, major surgery within 72 hours; OR
* Recent brain, eye or spinal cord injury or surgery; OR
* ED stroke, death or hospitalization at index visit; OR
* Patient transferred from another hospital (to ensure availability of index ED visit data); OR
* Left against medical advice; OR
* Evidence of non-OAC naïve patient:
* OAC prescribed in the prior 3mo to index ED visit; OR
* Being managed by an anticoagulation clinic (ACC);
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria (Clinicians): All ED clinicians (board certified or eligible) interfacing with patients.
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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Number of patients appropriately prescribed OACs after CDS tool implementation.
Timeframe: through study completion, up to 4 years