Heart patients get a buddy: new study tests peer support for AF anxiety
NCT ID NCT07498283
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having a trained peer mentor—someone who also has atrial fibrillation—can improve mental well-being in patients who are more vulnerable due to low income or education. About 290 participants will either receive usual care or be paired with a mentor for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if this support reduces anxiety.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 290 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (≥18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of atrial fibrillation * Low socioeconomic position, primarily defined as educational attainment of vocational education or below * Able to understand and speak Danish * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to complete study questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent
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Conditions
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amager and Hvidovre Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHvidovre, Capital Region, 2650, Denmark
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Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
RECRUITINGHerlev, Capital Region, 2730, Denmark
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Nordsjealland Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHillerød, Capital Region, 3400, Denmark
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