Plain-English translation of NCT03409159 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Atrial Fibrillation research guide →This is a registry—a database—that documents all left atrial appendage closure procedures performed in Austria. Doctors use this procedure to close off a small pouch in the heart called the left atrial appendage, which helps prevent blood clots in patients with irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) who cannot safely take blood-thinning medications.
By collecting information from all patients who receive this device, doctors can better understand how well the treatment works, track long-term outcomes, and identify any patterns that might improve care for future patients with similar conditions.
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Your participation involves allowing the research team to collect and review your medical records related to your device procedure and follow-up care. This is a registry study, meaning researchers are documenting information that has already been gathered as part of your normal medical treatment—you won't need to undergo additional procedures or visits beyond your regular doctor appointments.
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Austria
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
May 2017
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2024.
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Central contact
Daniel Scherr, Assoc.Prof. PD Dr.
Medical University of Graz
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