The Southern-Norway Post-Stroke Atrial Fibrillation Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 450
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Detection rate of atrial fibrillation
研究概览
简要总结
This study evaluates whether a procedure using a new wireless heart sensor patch is equal to or better than the standard hospital procedures and equipment at detecting an irregular heartbeat called Atrial Fibrillation (AF) after an ischemic stroke. Atrial fibrillation is a major cause of stroke, but it can be difficult to catch because it often comes and goes.
The study will include approximately 450 adults who have had a stroke or a transient "mini-stroke" (TIA) within the last two weeks. Participants will be assigned by chance (randomized) to one of two groups:
- Group 1 (Intervention): Participants wear the "ECG247 Smart Heart Sensor." This is a small patch that sticks to the chest and connects to a smartphone. It is worn continuously for up to 14 days, even after leaving the hospital.
- Group 2 (Standard Care): Participants receive the standard hospital check-up. This typically involves using a "Holter monitor" (a device with wires and electrodes) for a period of about 24 to 48 hours some time after leaving the hospital.
The main goal is to see if the procedure using the patch is equal to the standard procedure in detecting atrial fibrillation in participants. The study will also measure how quickly doctors can start the correct medication and how easy the patients find the devices to use.
详细描述
Background and Rationale Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke, yet it often goes undetected due to its paroxysmal (intermittent) nature. While guidelines recommend prolonged heart rhythm screening after a stroke of undetermined cause, standard hospital practice often relies on short-term telemetry and ambulatory Holter monitoring. These standard methods can be limited by device availability, bulkiness, and short monitoring duration (typically 24-48 hours), potentially leading to under-diagnosis of AF.
This study aims to evaluate the clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of a novel, continuous patch ECG system (ECG247) initiated in the hospital setting compared to standard care.
Study Design This is a prospective, randomized, parallel-group, open-label (no masking) study conducted at a single stroke center. Approximately 450 eligible patients will be enrolled.
Recruitment and Stratification Patients admitted with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within the last two weeks are screened for eligibility, aiming for inclusion within 48 hours of admission. Participants are randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention arm or the standard care arm. Randomization is stratified by age into three groups: 18-64 years, 65-74 years, and ≥75 years.
Intervention Arm (ECG247 Smart Heart Sensor) Patients in this group will have the ECG247 patch applied to the anterior chest wall while in the hospital.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Diagnostic
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients hospitalized with an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), including amaurosis fugax, occurring within the last 2 weeks.
- •Initial evaluation of CT and/or CT angiography and/or MRI supports a diagnosis of TIA or ischemic stroke.
- •Available smartphone and access to the ECG247-app to be able to participate in the study.
- •Estimated life span of >6 month
- •Permanent address in Norway
- •Informed Consent, Capable of giving signed informed consent or consent through proxy as described in Appendix which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in the study protocol.
排除标准
- •Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
- •Medical Conditions
- •Known AF or atrial flutter prior to inclusion
- •Concomitant use of anticoagulation therapy or established contraindication to its use. To date this includes apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban, dabigatran, warfarin and indirect thrombin inhibitors (except for short term thrombosis prevention).
- •Implanted pacemaker, ICD or loop-recorder
- •>70% stenosis of carotid artery on ipsilateral side to the stroke on CT angiography or ultrasound
- •Pregnancy
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention Arm (ECG247 Smart Heart Sensor)
Patients in this group will have the ECG247 patch applied to the anterior chest wall while in the hospital.
- Device: The ECG247 is a wireless, water-resistant patch sensor that connects to a dedicated smartphone application via Bluetooth. It transmits data to a secure cloud service for analysis.
- Duration: The device is worn continuously for up to 14 days. Monitoring begins in-hospital and continues after discharge.
- Analysis: The system utilizes an algorithm to detect arrhythmia. Episodes of AF >30 seconds are considered positive findings. Study personnel and physicians verify algorithm-detected episodes.
- Concurrent Care: These patients also receive standard in-house telemetry per hospital protocol while admitted.
干预措施: Patch ECG (Device)
Control Arm (Standard Care)
Patients in this group receive standard heart rhythm monitoring according to current hospital guidelines.
- In-hospital: Monitoring via continuous telemetry or intermittent ECGs based on availability and clinical priority.
- Ambulatory: Upon discharge, patients are referred for ambulatory Holter monitoring. The duration is typically 24-48 hours as decided by the treating cardiologist.
- Analysis: Holter recordings are analyzed by trained technicians and reviewed by a cardiologist.
干预措施: Standard Care (in control arm) (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Detection rate of atrial fibrillation
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of heart rate monitoring. Will also be registered on follow up after 12 months.
The detection rate of AF (defined as episodes ≥30 seconds). Analysis will be performed on an intention-to-treat basis, and AF detection will be primarily assessed for its non-inferiority and secondarily for difference in proportions. An interim analysis for efficacy measures will be performed using the O'Brien-Flemming correction for the primary endpoint AF detection rate after 72 and 144 participants in each arm.
Time from enrollment to treatment initiation with anticoagulant medicine
时间窗: From enrollment until end of follow up (12 months after enrollment).
Days from enrollment until AF detection results in change of prophylactic treatment, defined as prescribed anticoagulant medication collected by the patient, retrieved from e-prescription data accessed through the Summary Care Record (Kjernejournal).
Time from enrollment to detection of first AF episode
时间窗: From enrollment up to 1 year
Time to detection of first episode of atrial fibrillation after hospital admission
Total duration of heart rate monitoring
时间窗: From enrollment up to 1 year
Total duration of heart rate monitoring, also including an assessment of device signal quality for assessment
Numbers of participants with secondary stroke/TIA and/or major bleeding
时间窗: From enrollment to one-year follow up, assessed at 1-year follow up.
Assessing secondary stroke and major bleeding at 1 year of follow-up
次要结局
- Explore the practical utility in regards to validity of results of AF screening after a stroke with a patch ECG(After 1 year of recruitment)
- Explore the practical utility of time consumed using AF screening after a stroke with a patch ECG(After 1 year of recruitment)
- Explore the practical utility and reliability of AF screening after a stroke with a patch ECG(Assessed at 1 year after enrollment start)
- Explore the practical utility and patient satisfaction of AF screening after a stroke with a patch ECG(Through study completion)
- Diagnostic quality of in-house patch ECG compared to telemetry(From start of enrollment until discharge of last included patient)
- Cost effectiveness of patch ECG compared to standard care(From enrollment until end of follow up.)
- Assess predictors of silent AF(From enrollment until end of patient follow-up)