Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for Atrial Fibrillation Patients in Vienna's Emergency Department

Official title: Atrial Fibrillation Registry at the Emergency Department of the Medical University of Vienna: A Tool for Structured Diagnosis and Treatment

Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT03272620 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is setting up a registry to help doctors better treat older patients with atrial fibrillation who come to the emergency department in Vienna.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorMedical University of Vienna
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Vienna)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 22, 2014
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2020
Study endsJanuary 1, 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 5, 2017
Trial IDNCT03272620 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with atrial fibrillation who are being treated at the Emergency Department of the Medical University of Vienna.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have atrial fibrillation or who are not treated at the Medical University of Vienna's Emergency Department 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 observational study aims to establish a registry for patients with atrial fibrillation treated at the Emergency Department of the Medical University of Vienna. The registry will facilitate structured diagnosis and therapy, potentially improving patient care for this growing population. Given the increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation, particularly among the elderly, the study seeks to identify and address diagnostic and therapeutic shortcomings through data analysis. The focus is on enhancing treatment protocols and outcomes for patients experiencing this common cardiac arrhythmia.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved management and outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation.

How similar studies have gone: While the concept of registries for managing atrial fibrillation is established, this specific approach in an emergency department setting may provide novel insights into patient care.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with atrial fibrillation treated at the Emergency Department of the Medical University of Vienna
* Signed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion criteria not met

Where it's running

  • Emergency Department, Medical University Vienna
    Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Alexander Spiel, Priv. Doz. — Medical University of Vienna
  • Study coordinator: Jan Niederdöckl, Dr.
  • Email: jan.niederdöckl@meduniwien.ac.at

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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.