Integrated Care for Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults
Integrated Approach in Frail Older People with Atrial Fibrillation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Hypertension
Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD)
Heart Failure
COPD
Peripheral Arterial Disease
CKD
Diabetes Mellitus
Stroke
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 1,250 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Heart Care Foundation · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults with Atrial Fibrillation who also have other long-term health issues. Participants will receive a specialized care plan to improve their health and quality of life.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 65 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation.
- I have at least one other long-term health condition.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a mechanical heart valve or serious heart condition.
- I do not want to enroll and sign the consent form.
- I cannot understand the study or attend follow-up appointments.
- I have a serious illness that limits my life expectancy to less than 12 months.
- I am currently in another clinical trial.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The study will verify if a structured multidisciplinary approach (called iABC), aimed to improve the appropriate management of elderly AF patients with multimorbidity (the i-ABC group), would provide a clear evidence of an improvement in clinical conditions and quality of life compared to usual clinical care. The i-ABC group in AFFIRMO will follow the ABC pathway, focused on three domains: avoid s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Outpatients of both sexes with age ≥65 years;
* First diagnosed, paroxysmal, persistent, long-standing persistent or permanent AF, confirmed as per guideline-recommended diagnostic criteria for AF, e.g. with electrocardiogram (ECG) or Holter monitoring;
* ≥1 additional long-te…
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