Construction of a Cohort of Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Rural China
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In plain language
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Heart Failure, Screening, Progression. Basic parameters: 65 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- China
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in aging populations and is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure (HF) and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, early detection of HF among patients with AF remain inadequate in rural settings. This study aims to screen for HF among older adults with AF in rural China and to conduct long-term follow-up in order to observe the disease progression in patients with AF. This study will recruit at least 2,500 elderly individuals aged between 65 and 80 years, with confirmed diagnoses of AF, residing in rural areas. Participants will undergo HF screening using NT-proBNP testing and echocardiographic assessment. Additionally, data will be collected on electrocardiographic signals, seismocardiography, voice, and demographic characteristics. Following data collection, participants will be followed up every three months to monitor the incidence and progression of HF as well as the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events.
Primary outcome measures
- Composite endpoint [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 years]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Permanent residents with local household registration in rural China.
- Aged 65-80 years.
- Electrocardiogram confirmation of AF or possession of a diagnostic certificate for AF issued by a specialist.
- Willing to participate in HF screening.
- Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Expected life expectancy of less than 3 months.
- Severe renal insufficiency (Ccr < 30ml/min) or ongoing dialysis treatment.
- Cardiac insufficiency secondary to correctable causes, including hyperthyroid heart disease, anemic heart disease, or uncorrected congenital heart disease.
- Indications for pacemaker implantation without having undergone implantation.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated by type II respiratory failure.
- Special populations, including patients with mental illnesses.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Department of Cardiology — Taizhou
Publications
- Chu M, Zhang S, Gong J, Yang S, Yang G, Sun X, Wu D, Xia Y, Jiao J, Peng X, Peng Z, Hong L, Wang Z, Li M, Lip GYH, Chen M; MIRACLE-AF Investigators. Telemedicine-based integrated management of atrial fibrillation in village clinics: a cluster randomized trial. Nat Med. 2025 Apr;31(4):1276-1285. doi: 10.1038/s41591-025-03511-2. Epub 2025 Feb 21. PMID 39984634
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07611084 · LSKY 2026-016-01