Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 85

Cohort study to assess risk factors for atrial fibrillation

Official title: An Epidemiologic, Prospective, Single Center Cohort Study for the Improvement of Atrial Fibrillation Risk Stratification in High Risk Individuals

Run by Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT05442970 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find out what factors might increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation in people who are already considered high risk.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hamburg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 2013
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsJanuary 2030
Registry record updatedMay 13, 2024
Trial IDNCT05442970 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 to 85 years who are at high risk for atrial fibrillation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to understand the study documents due to language barriers or those with physical or psychological conditions that prevent cooperation may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate and enhance the prediction of atrial fibrillation (AF) risk by considering a wide range of factors, including clinical, psycho-social, environmental, and lifestyle influences, as well as protein patterns and genetic variability. It is a prospective, single-center cohort study focused on patients identified as high risk for AF. The primary endpoint is the occurrence of AF, whether paroxysmal or permanent, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of risk factors associated with this condition.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved risk stratification and management strategies for patients at risk of atrial fibrillation.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is comprehensive, similar studies focusing on risk stratification for atrial fibrillation have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 to 85 years;
* Personally signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insufficient knowledge of the German language, in order to understand study documents and computer assisted interview without translation;
* Physical or psychological incapability to cooperate in the investigations

Where it's running

  • Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
    Hamburg, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Renate B Schnabel, Prof. — Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
  • Study coordinator: Renate B Schnabel, Prof.
  • Email: r.schnabel@uke.de

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.