Atrial Fibrillation study: Antiplatelet-only strategy
Official title Anticoagulation for New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation After CABG
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04045665
What this study is testing
What is Antiplatelet-only strategy?
This is an investigational treatment plan being studied to see if it prevents blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. is designed to stop blood cells called platelets from sticking together to form clots.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding an oral anticoagulant to antiplatelet therapy can prevent clots and is safe for people with new‑onset atrial fibrillation after CABG.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you develop a new irregular heartbeat after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
- What's involved
- You would take an oral anticoagulant pill along with your regular antiplatelet medicine. The doctors will watch you for clots and bleeding.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients of age ≥18 years who undergo isolated CABG for coronary artery disease
- POAF that persists for \>60 minutes or is recurrent (more than one episode) within 7 days after the index CABG surgery
You likely can't join if
- Clinical history of either permanent, persistent or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- Any pre-existing clinical indication for long-term OAC
- Any absolute contraindication to OAC
- Planned use of post-operative dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) a. This includes, but is not limited to, patients with recent PCI with drug-eluting or...
- Cardiogenic shock
- Major perioperative complication\ occurring between CABG and randomization a.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients of age ≥18 years who undergo isolated CABG for coronary artery disease
- POAF that persists for \>60 minutes or is recurrent (more than one episode) within 7 days after the index CABG surgery
- Clinical history of either permanent, persistent or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- Any pre-existing clinical indication for long-term OAC
- Any absolute contraindication to OAC
- Planned use of post-operative dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) a. This includes, but is not limited to, patients with recent PCI with drug-eluting or bare-metal stent.
- Cardiogenic shock
- Major perioperative complication\ occurring between CABG and randomization a. including, but not limited to, stroke, TIA, MI, major bleeding (BARC type 4 bleeding), severe sepsis, renal failure requiring dialysis, or...
- Concomitant left atrial appendage closure during CABG
- Concomitant valve surgery during CABG or prior valve surgery (including aortic, mitral, tricuspid or pulmonary)
- Concomitant mitral valve annuloplasty during CABG
- Concomitant carotid artery endarterectomy during CABG
- Concomitant aortic root replacement during CABG
- Concomitant surgery for AF during CABG
- Liver cirrhosis or Child-Pugh Class C chronic liver disease
- Pharmacologic therapy with an investigational drug or device within 30-days prior to randomization or plan to enroll patient in an investigational drug or device trial during participation in this trial
- Pregnancy at the time of randomization
- Unable or unwilling to provide inform consent
- Unable or unwilling to comply with the study treatment and follow-up
- Existence of underlying disease that limits life expectancy to less than one year
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Stanford, California, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Portland, Maine, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
- Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
- Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
- Great Neck, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
+ 36 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Stanford, California, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States and 50 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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