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Systematic Assessment of Treatment Effectiveness for Long-Term Management of Stable Atrial Tachycardia in Inpatient and Outpatient Environments

This study is gathering information from many hospitals to understand the long-term effects of treatments for a fast heart rhythm condition called atrial tachycardia. The main goal is to see how different treatments affect patients' health over time, including their risk of serious problems like stroke and other health outcomes. Researchers are collecting data from people who are already receiving treatment to control their heart rhythm, whether they are in the hospital or living at home. This type of study helps doctors learn more about which treatments are most effective for managing atrial tachycardia and keeping patients healthy in the long run. It's about understanding real-world experiences and how people's health progresses after treatment.

At a glance

Status

Active not recruiting

Sponsor

Evangelical Hospital Düsseldorf

Enrolment target

1,000

Start

01 Jan 2024

Estimated completion

01 Aug 2026

Atrial Tachycardia Stroke Mortality Atrial Flutter

What is this study about?

This important study is designed to help us understand the long-term effects of treatments for a heart condition called atrial tachycardia. If you have atrial tachycardia, it means your heart beats too quickly or irregularly. When your heart doesn't beat normally, it can sometimes lead to other health issues over time.

The researchers are collecting information from many different hospitals about people who are being treated for atrial tachycardia. They want to see how these treatments affect patients' health in the long run. This includes looking at things like their risk of stroke (a serious condition where blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced), and overall health outcomes. This isn't a study where you try new medicines; instead, it's about observing and learning from the treatments people are already receiving as part of their routine care, both when they are in hospital and after they go home.

By gathering this information, doctors hope to learn more about which treatments are most effective for managing atrial tachycardia over many years, and how these treatments impact people's lives beyond just controlling their heart rhythm. This knowledge can then help improve how future patients with atrial tachycardia are cared for.

Key takeaways

This study looks at how well existing treatments for a fast heartbeat (atrial tachycardia) work over a long time.
It's an 'observational' study, meaning researchers collect information from your existing medical care, not new treatments.
The aim is to understand long-term effects on health, including stroke risk and overall well-being.
Your participation helps improve future care for people with atrial tachycardia.
You won't have extra appointments or be given new medicines for this study.

Who may be eligible?

To be included in this study, you would need to be an adult (18 years or older) who is currently receiving treatment to control your atrial tachycardia, which is a type of fast or irregular heartbeat. The study looks at both men and women.

Basically, if your doctor is already helping you to manage and control your heart's rhythm because you have atrial tachycardia, then you might be a good fit for this study.

However, you wouldn't be able to participate if the researchers haven't been able to check on your health for at least 30 days after you started your treatment to control your atrial tachycardia.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Have you been diagnosed with atrial tachycardia (a type of fast or irregular heartbeat)?
Are you currently receiving treatment to control your atrial tachycardia?
Has it been at least 30 days since you started your atrial tachycardia rhythm control treatment?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you join this study, it's important to know that you won't be given any new or experimental medications or treatments. This study is an 'observational' one, which means the researchers will be collecting information about the treatments you are already receiving as part of your standard medical care for atrial tachycardia. This includes information about your current health status and how your treatment is progressing.

You won't need to attend extra hospital visits just for the study. Instead, the researchers will gather data from your existing medical records during your regular doctor’s appointments or hospital stays. They will be looking at how your health changes over time, including information related to your heart condition, your risk of stroke, and other general health outcomes.

The total duration of your participation will depend on how long the study continues to collect data on patients. There isn't a set end date for individual patients, as it focuses on long-term outcomes. Essentially, you continue your normal medical care, and the study collects relevant information from your clinical notes.

Potential risks and benefits

A potential benefit of taking part in this type of study is that it helps doctors and researchers learn more about the best long-term treatments for atrial tachycardia, which can ultimately improve care for patients like yourself in the future. Since you would not be receiving any new treatments or procedures, there are no additional physical risks directly linked to participating in the study itself beyond your usual medical care. The main 'risk' could be related to your personal medical information being used for research, but this data will be handled carefully to protect your privacy. You always have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your medical care.

Locations (5)

EVK Düsseldorf
Verified postcode
Düsseldorf, Germany
Asklepios Hospital St. Georg
Verified postcode
Hamburg, Germany
University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Verified postcode
Hamburg, Germany
Municipal Clinical Center Karlsruhe
Verified postcode
Karlsruhe, Germany
University Hospital Münster
Verified postcode
Münster, Germany

Common questions

What is atrial tachycardia?

Atrial tachycardia is a heart condition where the upper chambers of your heart (the atria) beat too fast or irregularly, which can sometimes lead to your heart feeling like it's racing or fluttering.

Will I receive any new medicine if I join this study?

No, this study doesn't involve giving you any new medicines or treatments. It simply collects information about the care you're already receiving for your heart condition.

Why is this study important?

This study is important because it helps doctors understand which treatments for atrial tachycardia work best over many years, improving future care for people with this condition.

Will my privacy be protected?

Yes, personal information collected for research studies like this is always handled with strict rules to protect your privacy and keep your details confidential.

What if I change my mind after joining?

You are free to leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting the medical care you receive from your doctors.