Atrial Fibrillation Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) — either the kind that comes and goes (paroxysmal) or the kind that lasts longer (persistent) — confirmed by a heart tracing test (ECG)
- People who experience noticeable symptoms from their atrial fibrillation, such as feeling the irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or reduced ability to do everyday activities
- People who are older than 18 years of age
- People who own a smartphone that is compatible with both the Fitbit and FibriCheck apps (meaning a phone running a recent version of Apple iOS or Android)
- People who are able to read and sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the study
Who may not be able to join:
- People whose atrial fibrillation has been classified as permanent, or who have only atrial flutter (a related but different type of irregular heartbeat)
- People who have recently had, or previously had, a sleep study test (called polysomnography)
- People who are currently using, or have previously used, a breathing machine during sleep (such as CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV devices)
- People who have a cognitive impairment (such as difficulties with memory or thinking)
- People who are unable to speak or fully understand Dutch
- People whose heart depends entirely on a pacemaker to maintain its rhythm
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Hein Heidbuchel, MD, PhD, University Hospital of Antwerp
Phone: +32 3 821 33 06
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
AF burden before and after CPAP treatment
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.