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Stroke of Unknown Cause in Women: The Impact of Long-term Heart Monitoring on Stroke Recurrence
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Akershus
Collaborating Sponsors:
Haukeland University Hospital
The Dam Foundation
Conditions:
Cryptogenic Stroke
Atrial Fibrillation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate sex - differences in detection rate of atrial fibrillation after cryptogenic stroke (embolic stroke of unknown cause) - using an implantable card...
Detailed Description
This is a prospective, observational, study including consecutive patiens with acute cryptogenic stroke /embolic stroke of unknown source (ESUS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) admitted between 201...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients diagnosed with cryptogenic stroke or TIA, according to the TOAST (Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) classification and an implantable cardiac rythm monitor (ICM) for the ICM group not the control
Exclusion
- Patients with known or newly detected AF on standard ECG or 24 h Holter ECG.
- Patients on oral anticoagulants (OAC) for non-AF indications
- Patients with strong contraindications for OAC
- Severe cognitive impairment or disability or with a short life expectancy due to comorbidities of less than two years.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
1400 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07194811
Start Date
May 1 2016
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
September 26 2025
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Akershus University Hospital, Department of Neurology
Oslo, Lørenskog/Akershus, Norway, 1478