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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 22, 2014 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2020 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 5, 2017 |
| Trial ID | NCT03272620 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
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
HeartBeam ECG Registry: See How Heartbeat Patterns Look Across People
This registry tests HeartBeam ECG recordings in real-world patients to build a de-identified database for research.
-
Using the VERAFEYE imaging and navigation system to guide catheter ablation for atrial arrhythmias
This study will try the VERAFEYE imaging and guidance system during catheter ablation in adults with atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation to see if it integrates well with standard procedures.
-
Anatomical navigation to guide catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and flutter
This trial will test whether the VERAFEYE Anatomical Guidance System helps doctors guide catheter ablation in adults with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
-
Monitoring heart rhythm after noncardiac surgery
This study is testing if wearing a portable heart monitor for up to 14 days after noncardiac surgery can help find heart rhythm problems that are often missed, to improve care for patients.
-
Surgical procedure to prevent heart rhythm issues after cardiac surgery
This study is testing a surgical procedure to see if it can help prevent heart rhythm problems after heart surgery for patients who haven't had these issues before.
-
Registry for Atrial Fibrillation Care Guidelines
This study is tracking how well hospitals are treating patients with Atrial Fibrillation to make sure they get the best care possible.
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.