RecruitingNCT07173998

Quality of Life in Patients With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

Prospective Observational Study on Quality of Life With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Enrollment

260 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

Summary

Prospective observational study on quality of life with postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery using SF-36 and qualitative questions

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is tracking quality of life in patients who develop atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) after cardiac surgery. It is an observational study — researchers are collecting data on how this complication affects patients' well-being over time, not testing a new treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 99 years old and are scheduled to have cardiac surgery - You are able to complete survey questions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already have persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation - You are already in atrial fibrillation when you arrive for surgery - Your surgery is an emergency procedure Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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