CHECK AF - Atrial Fibrillation screening study

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A non-interventional, global, cross-sectional study to check Atrial Fibrillation rates in patients 65 years or older by means of a device for opportunistic screening

  • IRAS ID

    159380

  • Contact name

    Sian Wilson

  • Contact email

    sian.wilson@bayer.com

  • Sponsor organisation

    Bayer

  • Research summary

    This is a non-interventional, international study to investigate the rate of suspected Atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients aged 65 years and older using a validated screening device.

    Patients with AF are at a higher risk of stroke and stroke-related death because it is a heart condition that often causes an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate. The study will assess the value of guidelines that recommend opportunistic screening and may help generate guidance to further understand the feasibility of routine AF measurement in primary care.

  • REC name

    South Central - Oxford A Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    14/SC/1278

  • Date of REC Opinion

    22 Oct 2014

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion