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Study NCT ID:
NCT00745602
Status:
WITHDRAWN
Last Update Posted:
2019-01-09
First Post:
2008-08-29
Is Possible Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Effect of Atrial Fibrillation Hemodynamics on Regulation of Cerebral Blood Flow
Sponsor:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Atrial Fibrillation Hemodynamics on Regulation of Cerebral Blood Flow
Status:
WITHDRAWN
Status Verified Date:
2019-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Could not get funding
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The proposed research will investigate whether the irregular effects of atrial fibrillation on the body's circulation directly impacts the regulation of cerebral blood flow. To further delineate this finding, investigation of these potential effects will include differences in postural positioning. This data will be used to further understand the overall hemodynamic effects of atrial fibrillation on extra-cardiac organs of the body.
Detailed Description:
This is a prospective study evaluating 10 subjects referred for elective direct current cardioversion (DCCV) of atrial fibrillation. Subjects will be seen at Parkland Health and Hospital System.
After full consent is obtained and explanation of the research, each subject will undergo a series of entirely non-invasive tests including Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD), manual cuff blood pressure (BP), beat to beat BP monitoring by a Portapress monitor, and respiratory tidal CO2. These measurements will be taken after laying the patient in a supine position for 10 minutes and subsequently after standing for 10 minutes. Measurements will also be taken after full body squat -stand repetition at 20 second intervals (0.05 Hz) x 5 minutes. Patients who are unable to squat may rise from a seated position on a chair. This protocol has been easy to follow even for debilitated patients with Alzheimers Disease in Dr. Zhang and Dr. Levine's laboratory. The subject will then undergo elective DCCV as planned for standard of care. The above measurements and with respective body positions will then be repeated 30 minutes later if the patient has been successfully converted to normal sinus rhythm by DCCV.
The experimental testing will take approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours to complete.
After full consent is obtained and explanation of the research, each subject will undergo a series of entirely non-invasive tests including Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD), manual cuff blood pressure (BP), beat to beat BP monitoring by a Portapress monitor, and respiratory tidal CO2. These measurements will be taken after laying the patient in a supine position for 10 minutes and subsequently after standing for 10 minutes. Measurements will also be taken after full body squat -stand repetition at 20 second intervals (0.05 Hz) x 5 minutes. Patients who are unable to squat may rise from a seated position on a chair. This protocol has been easy to follow even for debilitated patients with Alzheimers Disease in Dr. Zhang and Dr. Levine's laboratory. The subject will then undergo elective DCCV as planned for standard of care. The above measurements and with respective body positions will then be repeated 30 minutes later if the patient has been successfully converted to normal sinus rhythm by DCCV.
The experimental testing will take approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours to complete.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: