Smartwatch detection of atrial fibrillation after thoracic (lung) surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurs in about 20% of patients after thoracic surgery and can lead to stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and higher mortality if not detected early. This interventional protocol enrolls adults who underwent major thoracic surgery with one-lung ventilation within the past 48 hours and are admitted to a conventional surgical unit. Participants will use a smartwatch capable of single-lead ECG recordings for rhythm monitoring while routine postoperative care continues, and smartwatch-detected events will be compared with standard monitoring and clinical diagnosis. Primary outcomes include detection of POAF and timing of detection, with secondary outcomes addressing subsequent interventions and short-term cardiovascular prognosis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (\>18 years old).
* Patients undergoing major thoracic surgery with one-lung ventilation within the past 48 hours.
* Scheduled pneumonectomy or lobectomy.
* Admission to a conventional surgical unit postoperatively.
* Ability to perform single-lead ECG using a smartwatch.
* Coverage under a social security system.
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of atrial fibrillation.
* Requirement for telemetry for AV block or tachyarrhythmias (\>140 bpm).
* Dependency on a pacemaker.
* Participation in another interventional clinical trial affecting POAF incidence.
* Mediastinal, pleural, or chest wall surgery.
* Reoperations or surgeries performed more than 48 hours prior.
* Pregnant women.
* Patients under guardians or similar legal protection.

Where it's running

• Centre hospitalier Amiens
  Amiens, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Pierre Huette, MD — Centre Hospitalier Amiens
• Study coordinator: Pierre Huette, MD
• Email: Huette.pierre@chu-amiens.fr
• Phone: 33322088371

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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.