A Multicenter Data Registry for Outcomes From Surgical Treatment of Atrial Arrhythmias (STAR)

May 24, 2013 updated by: Virginia Commonwealth University

Surgical Treatment for Atrial Arrhythmia Registry (STAR Outcomes)

Minimally invasive surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation is safe and effective at controlling atrial fibrillation. The fundamental goal of STAR Outcomes registry is to improve the understanding of the efficacy of surgical ablation intervention in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

106

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Virginia
      • Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298
        • Virginia Commonwealth University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients with paroxysmal (intermittent) or persistent atrial fibrillation undergoing surgical correction.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adult patients with paroxysmal (intermittent) or persistent atrial fibrillation
  2. > 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients unable to give adequate informed consent
  2. Patients who are known to be pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are lactating
  3. Inability to return for follow up
  4. Patients who are prison inmates or institutionalized
  5. Patients in an emergency state
  6. Patients under the age of 18

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Minimally invasive surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation is safe and effective at controlling atrial fibrillation
Time Frame: One Year
One Year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kenneth Ellenbogen, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Principal Investigator: Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 4, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 27, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 24, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • STAR Outcomes

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