Extended rhythm SCreening for AtRial Fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke patients

Extended rhythm SCreening for AtRial Fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke patients - SCARF

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON41263

Enrollment

Registered

2011-07-26

Start date

2012-01-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-06

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Conditions

stroke cerebrovascular accident

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients > 18 years of age Recent episode (

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre-existing indication for vitamin K antagonist Untreated hyperthyroidism Indication for pacemaker implantation, ICD or CRT device Severe co-morbidity not likely to complete follow-up for one year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The percentage of patients with documented AF based on implantable cardiac monitor registration during a follow-up period of at least 12 months after an episode of cryptogenic stroke. Compared to usual care consisting of an 12 lead ECG upon outpatient clinic visit. An episode of AF is defined as an episode of at least 120 seconds duration.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes include time to first documented AF, incidence of recurrent stroke or TIA and change of oral anticoagulation regimen. Progression of the length and incidence of atrial fibrillation episodes.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results