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Wearable Device for Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Atrial Fibrillation (STALL-AF Trial)
STALL-AF Trial Summary
This trial will test if a wearable device that sends electrical signals to the body can help improve symptoms in people with atrial fibrillation by better controlling their heart rate.
STALL-AF Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSTALL-AF Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.STALL-AF Trial Design
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- Your heart's pumping ability is less than 40%.My heart condition severely limits my daily activities.You have had at least one documented episode of atrial fibrillation (AF) on an electrocardiogram (ECG).I have a heart condition that causes slow heartbeats and symptoms.You have devices in your body that help control nerves, like vagal nerve stimulators or spinal cord stimulators.I experience symptoms like palpitations or dizziness due to my atrial fibrillation.I have had a type of fast heart rate that lasted more than 30 seconds or was shorter but caused fainting or low blood pressure.You have had an allergic reaction to ECG electrodes, adhesive tape, or nylon.Your left atrial size is less than 50 millimeters, as measured by a heart ultrasound.I have had atrial fibrillation lasting more than 30 seconds, confirmed by a week-long heart monitor test within the last 6 months.My heart's left atrium is smaller than 50 mm.I experience symptoms from atrial fibrillation.I am between 18 and 75 years old.I have had a heart attack before.Your heart beats too slowly when measured with an ECG.My condition did not improve after taking at least one heart rhythm medication.I frequently faint due to sudden drops in my heart rate and blood pressure.You did not have any episodes of atrial fibrillation during the monitoring period.I was born with a heart condition.I have Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.Your blood pressure is lower than 90 mm Hg when your heart beats.I have not had a stroke in the last 6 months.I haven't taken any experimental drugs in the last 4 weeks.My doctor expects me to live more than a year with my cancer.I have had procedures to treat heart rhythm problems or have other serious health issues.I have an overactive thyroid.I have had episodes of sudden irregular heartbeats that I could feel and have an ECG record of.My condition did not improve after taking at least one medication for irregular heartbeat.You have a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted in your heart.You have a device called a vagal nerve stimulator.I have a severe heart valve problem.
- Group 1: Experimental Group
- Group 2: Control Group
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any age restrictions for enrolment in this clinical trial?
"According to the rules for inclusion, participants must have attained 18 years of age and be under 75."
How many participants are taking part in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data confirms that this research is currently recruiting individuals, having first been posted on November 24 2021 and last edited on November 16 2022. This trial seeks to enrol 30 patients from a single location."
May I submit my name to be considered for this research endeavor?
"This medical study is currently looking for 30 patients with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, aged 18 to 75 years. All applicants must meet the following criteria: between 18 and 75; reporting symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness/presyncope, syncope, dyspnea, chest pain, malaise or fatigue accompanied by activity intolerance; documented ECG-documented AF episode that has been unresponsive to conventional therapy (defined as not responding to at least 1 antiarrhythmic drug); left atrium size under 50mm on transthoracic echocardiography determined during eligibility visit;"
Is this research endeavor still looking for participants?
"According to the data on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is recruiting patients in earnest; it was first posted online on November 24th 2021 and recently edited on November 16th 2022."
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