Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry of adult patients with atrial fibrillation in China

Official title: Chinese Atrial Fibrillation Registry

Run by Beijing Anzhen Hospital · NCT06987825 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a long-term registry of adults with atrial fibrillation in China to see how different treatments work and how they affect patients' lives.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100000 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Anzhen Hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2011
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2035
Study endsDecember 31, 2035
Registry record updatedMay 23, 2025
Trial IDNCT06987825 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with documented atrial fibrillation episodes lasting more than 30 seconds.

Probably not a fit

Patients with atrial fibrillation due to reversible causes or those with comorbid conditions limiting life expectancy to less than one year 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 prospective, observational cohort study aims to create a long-term registry of adult patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in China. It will collect standardized clinical data from over 30 hospitals to characterize patient profiles and evaluate real-world management and outcomes. The study will assess the effectiveness and safety of various AF treatment strategies and identify factors influencing therapeutic outcomes. Participants will undergo regular follow-ups to monitor heart rhythm, treatment updates, and quality of life assessments.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding and management of atrial fibrillation, leading to improved patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational registries have shown success in improving understanding and management of atrial fibrillation, making this approach both relevant and tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥ 18 years;
2. Documented atrial fibrillation episode lasting \>30 seconds confirmed by electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor, implantable cardiac monitor, or wearable ECG device
3. Signed informed consent and willingness to participate in follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Atrial fibrillation due to a reversible cause (e.g., transient secondary AF)
2. Presence of comorbid conditions associated with an expected life expectancy of less than 1 year

Where it's running

  • Beijing Anzhen Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Changsheng Ma, MD — Beijing Anzhen Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Liu He, PhD
  • Email: theliu@139.com
  • Phone: +86 13810720787

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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.
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