The NORwegian Atrial Fibrillation Self-SCREENing

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation

• Registration Number: NCT05914883
• Lead Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital

Brief Summary

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common, increases the risk of mortality, stroke and heart failure, and portending significant burden to patients, societal health and health economy. One of three AF cases are undiagnosed. Several methods for detection of AF exist, but most of them have major limitations and are associated with resource-demanding diagnostic workup in the speciality health care services.

Detailed Description

This randomized clinical trial will evaluate whether self-screening for AF with the ECG247 patch monitor will reduce AF-related morbidity.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-06-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-19
• Study First Posted: 2023-06-22
• Study Start: 2023-09-01
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-24
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-29
• Primary Completion: 2029-12
• Study Completion: 2029-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50000

Inclusion Criteria

• Age ≥65 years and minimum one other risk factor for stroke according to the CHA2DS2-VASc risk score: Age ≥75 years, Diabetes, Heart failure, Hypertension, Previous stroke/TIA and/or Vascular disease
• Informed consent for participation

Exclusion Criteria

• History of AF (self-reported)
• Use of anticoagulation therapy
• Pacemaker/CRT device
• No smart phone

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stroke	5 years	percent per year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Oslo Unvirsity Hospital; 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway