Status:
UNKNOWN
Optimization of Initial Energy for Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation With Biphasic Shocks
Lead Sponsor:
Maria Vittoria Hospital
Conditions:
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardioversion
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Use of higher energy doses (120-150 J) may not offer additional benefits and higher success rate compared with low to moderate initial energy (100-120 J) of biphasic shock for atrial fibrillation card...
Detailed Description
Open-label randomized trial to assess the efficacy of alternative initial biphasic shocks (100 versus 120 J) for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation including alternative option for electrode placeme...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult (Age\>18 years)
- Candidate to Cardioversion for recent onset, persistent atrial fibrillation (\>48 hours but \< 12 months)
- Informed Consent
Exclusion
- Atrial Flutter or other arrythmias
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
154 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01910779
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
April 1 2014
Last Update
July 30 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Cardiology Dpt. Maria Vittoria Hospital
Torino, Torino, Italy, 10141