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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 125 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 17198 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | American Heart Association Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2013 |
| Main results expected | January 2040 |
| Study ends | January 2040 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06245187 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
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Amy Bennett
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Javed Butler, MD — American Heart Association
- Study coordinator: Amy Bennett, JD
- Email: amy.bennett@heart.org
- Phone: 214-706-2237
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.