Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 125

Registry for Atrial Fibrillation Care Guidelines

Official title: Get With the Guidelines-Atrial Fibrillation

Run by American Heart Association · NCT06245187 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking how well hospitals are treating patients with Atrial Fibrillation to make sure they get the best care possible.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 125 Years
SexAll
Enrollment17198 (estimated)
SponsorAmerican Heart Association
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dallas, Texas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2013
Main results expectedJanuary 2040
Study endsJanuary 2040
Registry record updatedJanuary 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06245187 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this program are hospitalized patients diagnosed with nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not benefit include those under 18 years of age, those not admitted as inpatients, or those receiving comfort care only.

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

What this trial studies

Get With The Guidelines-Atrial Fibrillation is an observational program aimed at helping hospital care teams provide evidence-based treatment for patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter. Launched in 2013, it involves over 88 U.S. hospitals and focuses on monitoring the quality of care provided to these patients. The program tracks various achievement and quality measures to ensure optimal treatment and outcomes, while also building a comprehensive database for ongoing research and quality improvement in AFib care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the quality of care for patients with Atrial Fibrillation, leading to better health outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing similar registry-based approaches have shown success in improving patient care and outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients hospitalized with nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who do not have nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter
* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patients not admitted as inpatients.
* Patients on comfort care only
* Patients discharged to hospice.

Where it's running

  • Amy Bennett
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

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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.