Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Simulated Obstructive Apnoea and Hypopnoea on Heart Rhythm in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Lead Sponsor:
University of Zurich
Conditions:
Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this randomised controlled cross-over study we will investigate whether intrathoracic pressure changes induced by simulated obstructive apnoea and hypopnoea trigger premature supraventricular and v...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Age 18-75 years
- History of ECG-documented paroxysmal atrial fibrillation within the last 12 months and currently in sinus rhythm
- Informed consent
- Exclusion criteria:
- Mental or physical disability precluding informed consent or compliance with the protocol
- Amiodarone or Dronedarone medication
- Previous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation
- Severe structural heart disease
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01796080
Start Date
October 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
December 23 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Zurich, Division of Pneumology
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091