Is waiting safe for AFib? new study tests delayed treatment

NCT ID NCT04267159

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether it's safe to wait 5-9 days before treating a sudden episode of atrial fibrillation or flutter, instead of treating it right away in the emergency room. About 500 patients who are stable enough to go home will be randomly assigned to either immediate treatment or delayed treatment at a clinic visit. The goal is to see if both approaches are equally safe and effective at restoring normal heart rhythm.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation atrial flutter

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Central Finland Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland

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  • Kanta-Häme Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme, Finland

    Contact

  • Päijät-Häme Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Lahti, Paijat-Hame Region, Finland

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  • Tampere University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tampere, Pirkanmaa, 03220, Finland

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