Atrial fibrillation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Paroxysmal or persistent AF after ablation (Radiofrequency ablation or Cryoablation); 2.Aged 18 years or above (male or female); 3.No acupuncture treatment within the previous 6 months; 4.Cooperating with 12 weeks treatment and follow-up.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe heart failure (New York Heart Association(NYHA)class III or IV); 2.Echocardiographic parameters: left ventricular ejection fraction 5.5cm; 3.Severe lung, liver, kidney disease or other serious primary disease; 4.Skin allergy to ECG monitoring electrode patch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of quality of life; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the overall score of the Atrial fibrillation Specific Quality of Life Scale from baseline at 3 and 12 months;Atrial fibrillation burden at 3, 6 and 12 months after catheter ablation;Recurrence of atrial fibrillation after ablation;Heart rate variability;Number of electrical cardioversion within 3 months after catheter ablation;Number of hospitalizations related to arrhythmia;Rate of repeat catheter ablation;Changes of the AFEQT subscale scores in the following 3 domains: symptoms, daily activities, and treatment concern compared to baseline at 3,6 and 12 months.;Average heart rate;Symptoms and functional capacity assessed using the modified EHRA classification system; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLiu Cunzhi
School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed