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Syncope Trial to Understand Tilt Testing Early or Recorders Study

Syncope

Pragmatic research study to determine which of the two standard syncope therapies yields a faster path to diagnosis- head up tilt (HUT) table or implantable loop recorder (ILR).

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    50 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* 50 years old
* syncope (defined in 2017 ACC/AHA/HRS guidelines\[16\]) in the prior 12 months
* diagnosis unclear after history, physical exam andelectrocardiogram
* no apparent risk of death due to the cause of syncope.

Exclusion Criteria:

* inability to give informed consent
* unable to attend routine follow up in device clinic
* positive carotid sinus massage.

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Shahana Safdar, PhD

[email protected]
4032208897
University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Xenia Cravetchi, MSc

7804078594
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT03974412