Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery (NCT07625033) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
France918 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Supraventricular arrhythmias complicate more than 40% of cardiac surgeries and are associated with an increased risk of bleeding, stroke, heart failure, and death. Preventing the occurrence of these arrhythmias is a major challenge. This study aims to investigate risk factors and protective factors regarding atrial fibrillation and other iatrogenic cardiac arrhythmias after cardiac surgery, particularly innovative anesthetic strategies such as stellar ganglion blockade which have been recently implemented in our center.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* age \>18
* having undergone a scheduled cardiac surgery in the study center
* having agreed to the reuse of their hospital care data
Exclusion Criteria:
* Atrial fibrillation at the admission in hospital.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is still not yet recruiting — is it expected to open soon, and would it even be realistic to consider it as part of my upcoming cardiac surgery planning?
2Since this trial is observational and focused on identifying risk factors for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery rather than testing a new treatment, does participating actually change anything about my care, or would I just be monitored and have my data collected?
3Given that postoperative atrial fibrillation is what this study is tracking, am I personally at higher or lower risk for developing it after my planned procedure — and is that something my team is already watching for regardless of this trial?
4Since this is a Phase NA study focused on risk factor identification rather than a drug or device trial, what would my involvement actually look like day-to-day — are there extra tests, monitoring, or follow-up visits beyond my normal post-surgical care?
5Are there any existing strategies or protocols your team already uses to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, and would joining this observational study affect how those are applied to me?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation
Timeframe: from cardiac surgery (day 0) up to ICU discharge (about 3 days on average)