Registry for young patients with atrial fibrillation
Official title: Atrial Fibrillation in Young Patients: a Prospective Multicentre Registry
Run by University Hospital, Caen · NCT04776759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from young people under 35 with atrial fibrillation to see how their condition affects them and how it’s treated.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Caen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Caen, Normandy) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2031 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | March 2, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT04776759 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals aged 35 or younger who have experienced their first episode of atrial fibrillation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over the age of 35 or those with prior episodes of atrial fibrillation will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This registry focuses on young patients aged 35 and under who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. It aims to collect data on various factors such as demographics, physical activity, toxicology, and genetics, as well as current management practices including anticoagulation and anti-arrhythmic treatments. By observing these patients, the registry seeks to understand the etiology and long-term outcomes of atrial fibrillation in this age group. The study will follow standard care guidelines for patient management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could provide valuable insights into the management and outcomes of atrial fibrillation in young patients, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on atrial fibrillation in older populations, this specific focus on young patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively explored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * First episode of atrial fibrillation * Less than 35-year-old * Diagnostic by 12-lead ECG or continuous monitoring (minimal duration 30 seconds) * French Social Security number Exclusion Criteria: * Transvenous cardiac implantable electronic device (insertable cardiac monitors are not an exclusion criteria)
Where it's running
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, Normandy, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pierre Ollitrault, MD, MSc
- Email: ollitrault-p@chu-caen.fr
- Phone: 0231063106
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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.