Detecting atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm abnormality and preventable cause of devastating strokes, using smartphones in patients admitted to hospitals with strokes.

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Ischemic stroke; Atrial fibrillation; Stroke - Ischaemic; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001293459
• Lead Sponsor: Melbourne Brain Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the University of Melbourne

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-09-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack without known atrial fibrillation presenting to a participating stroke centre

Exclusion Criteria

1.Ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack patients with known atrial fibrillation
2.Patients with isolated sensory change or vertigo without acute infarction on brain imaging

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified