Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing same-day discharge to overnight stay after heart procedure for atrial fibrillation

Official title: Same-Day Discharge Versus Overnight Stay Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation - the SHAzAM-AF Study

Run by University of Luebeck · NCT06598280 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if patients with atrial fibrillation can safely go home the same day after a heart procedure instead of staying overnight, to see if it makes them more comfortable and lowers healthcare costs.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment270 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Luebeck
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 20, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsMarch 15, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 8, 2025
Trial IDNCT06598280 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for elective catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active infections, certain blood disorders, or extreme body mass index 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 is a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter trial that aims to compare the safety and efficacy of a Same Day Discharge (SDD) protocol against the traditional overnight stay (ONS) protocol for patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation. It will utilize a suture-mediated vascular closure device and assess the rates of adverse events, unplanned medical visits, and readmissions over a 30-day period, while also evaluating the protocol's safety and feasibility during a 12-month follow-up. The goal is to demonstrate that SDD can provide similar safety outcomes while reducing healthcare costs and enhancing patient comfort.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could allow patients to recover at home sooner, improving comfort and reducing hospital costs.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with same-day discharge protocols in similar procedures, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients age \>=18 years
* Elective catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation using 6 to 14 Fr inner diameter introducer sheath with a minimum of 1 and maximum of 2 femoral venous access sites, independent of the energy source use

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active systemic or cutaneous infection, or inflammation in vicinity of the groin
* Platelet count \< 50,000 cells/mm3
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 45 kg/m2 or \< 18 kg/m2

Where it's running

  • Klinik für Rhythmologie
    Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Roland R Tilz, Prof. Dr. — Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Universitäres Herzzentrum Lübeck, Klinik für Rhythmologie
  • Study coordinator: Roland R Tilz, Prof. Dr.
  • Email: roland.tilz@uksh.de
  • Phone: 0049451500

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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.