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STAR AF 3

Atrial Fibrillation

This study is comparing three different ways of doing an ablation procedure for people with persistent atrial fibrillation. Patients will not know which procedure they receive. Patients are then followed by study staff at 3,6, 9, 12, and 18 months. At each of these visits, patients will wear a 24 hour cardiac monitor which will be reviewed with the doctor. Patients will also use a Kardia device which connects to their smartphone, sending weekly transmissions to study staff.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex
  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 90

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age ≥18 years
2. Patients undergoing first-time ablation procedure for AF
3. AF which is persistent: sustained episode > 3 months but < 3 years
4. Symptomatic AF
5. Access to the Internet and a device (smart phone or tablet)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Participants with paroxysmal, early persistent or very long lasting AF
2. Unable to use oral blood thinners
3. Pregnant

Study Location

University of Calgary Foothills
University of Calgary Foothills
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Quebec
Canada

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Royal Jubilee Hospital
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, British Colombia
Canada

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MUHC, McGill University Health Centre
MUHC, McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

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St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC
St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, British Colombia
Canada

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Laurent Macle
Laurent Macle
Montreal, QC - Québec
Canada

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Hôpital Fleurimont, CHUS
Hôpital Fleurimont, CHUS
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Canada

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Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Colombia
Canada

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Southlake Regional Health Center
Southlake Regional Health Center
Newmarket, Ontario
Canada

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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ)
Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ)
Québec, Quebec
Canada

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University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04428944