Could a guided Self-Care plan tame atrial Fibrillation's return?
NCT ID NCT07741682
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a structured self-management program, based on the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation, can help people recover after a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either routine nursing care or the extra self-management support, which includes guidance on managing their condition and recognizing risks. The study will track self-management skills, recurrence of atrial fibrillation, coping strategies, and social support over a year to see if the program makes a meaningful difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A structured self-management nursing program based on the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation, added to routine care
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could become a standard part of recovery care for people after atrial fibrillation ablation, helping them manage their health better and potentially reducing the chance of the heart rhythm problem returning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, single-center trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The program's success depends on patient engagement, and it may not significantly change recurrence rates or long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Qingdao, Shandong, 266000, China
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