Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 35

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 typeObservational
AgesAny age to 35 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Caen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Caen, Normandy)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2021
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2031
Study endsJanuary 1, 2031
Registry record updatedMarch 2, 2021
Trial IDNCT04776759 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

  • Caen University Hospital
    Caen, Normandy, France
    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.