Plain-English translation of NCT07173998 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a research study that follows patients before and after heart surgery to understand how their quality of life is affected when they develop a specific type of irregular heartbeat (called postoperative atrial fibrillation) in the weeks following their operation. Researchers will ask you to complete surveys about your health, symptoms, and daily activities before surgery, one month after surgery, and three months after surgery.
Irregular heartbeat is a common side effect after heart surgery, and doctors want to better understand how this condition impacts patients' everyday lives and well-being. Learning more about this will help doctors provide better support and treatment for patients recovering from heart surgery.
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You will complete surveys before your heart surgery, then again one month and three months after your operation. The surveys ask about your symptoms, activity level, medication satisfaction, and overall health — taking about 15–20 minutes each time. You do not receive any medication or special treatment; researchers are simply following your experience and asking how you're feeling as you recover.
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United States
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Enrollment target
~260 participants
Started
July 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Leonard Simeth, cand.med.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
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