STAR AF 3

Summary

This study is comparing three different ways of doing an ablation procedure for people with persistent atrial fibrillation. Patients will not know which procedure they receive. Patients are then followed by study staff at 3,6, 9, 12, and 18 months. At each of these visits, patients will wear a 24 hour cardiac monitor which will be reviewed with the doctor. Patients will also use a Kardia device which connects to their smartphone, sending weekly transmissions to study staff.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible gender: Male, Female, Transgender, Other

Eligible ages: 18 to 90

Inclusion criteria:

1. Age ≥18 years
2. Patients undergoing first-time ablation procedure for AF
3. AF which is persistent: sustained episode > 3 months but < 3 years
4. Symptomatic AF
5. Access to the Internet and a device (smart phone or tablet)

Exclusion criteria:

1. Participants with paroxysmal, early persistent or very long lasting AF
2. Unable to use oral blood thinners
3. Pregnant

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Additional information

Contact information

Jennifer McKeage 403-210-6047 jmckeage@ucalgary.ca

Principal investigator:

Carlos Morillo

Clinical trial:

Yes

REB-ID:

REB21-0645