Clinical trial for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Official title Left Atrial Imaging Prior to Cardioversion: Leveraging Computed Tomography to Rule Out Thrombus in The Emergency Department (LA CLOTTED)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07002450
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether using cardiac CT angiography in the emergency department can reduce hospital stays and repeat visits compared to the usual care for patients needing cardioversion.
- Who it's for
- Adults with symptomatic atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter who need imaging to rule out a clot before cardioversion.
- What's involved
- You will be randomly assigned to get a cardiac CT scan to guide cardioversion or to receive the standard care. You will fill out quality‑of‑life questionnaires in the ER and again after 30 days.
- Time commitment
- The visit lasts a few hours in the ER, with a follow‑up questionnaire completed 30 days later.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥18 years old; and
- Primary symptomatic AF without a reversible underlying cause (e.g. sepsis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, hyperthyroidism)
- LA imaging required before cardioversion according to local clinical practice guidelines
You likely can't join if
- Patients with an indication for emergency cardioversion (e.g. hemodynamic instability (systolic blood pressure\ 2mm), or pulmonary edema (significant...
- Contraindication to CCT (renal insufficiency (eGFR\< 45ml/min/1.73m2), allergy to intravenous contrast agents, pregnancy (contraindications to...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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How long does this study last?
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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 Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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