Comparing two electrode positions for heart rhythm restoration in atrial fibrillation

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of two different electrode positions, anteroposterior and anterolateral, during electrical cardioversion for patients with atrial fibrillation or flutter. By optimizing electrode placement, the study aims to enhance the success rate of restoring normal heart rhythm, potentially leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. The trial will involve consenting adult patients who are scheduled for non-emergent cardioversion, while excluding those with contraindications or insufficient anticoagulation. The goal is to determine which electrode position yields superior results in terms of restoring sinus rhythm.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Consenting adult patients scheduled for non-emergent electrical cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Insufficiently anticoagulation for cardioversion as per Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines or have not undergone trans-esophageal echocardiography to rule out left atrial thrombus
2. Anatomic contraindication to anterolateral or anteroposterior placement (e.g. skin conditions or wounds)

Where it's running

• Hamilton Health Sciences
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Women's College Hospital
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Institut Universitaire De Cardiologie Et De Pneumologie de Québec
  Québec, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
• Institut de cardiologie de Montréal
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: William McIntyre, MD
• Email: william.mcintyre@phri.ca
• Phone: 9055212100

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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.