๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-03

The CoAGulation Biomarkers and Atrial Fibrillation (COAG-AF) Pilot Study (NCT04947657)

Correlation Of CoAGulation Biomarkers and Atrial Fibrillation Burden in Patients Post Catheter Ablation: the COAG-AF Pilot Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Tulane University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of the Correlation Of CoAGulation-Atrial Fibrillation (COAG-AF) study is to prove that an increase in pro-thrombotic biomarkers in AF is associated with an increase in AF burden. Secondary objectives of the study are the following: * To investigate the impact of catheter ablation on serum pro-thrombotic biomarkers in patients with AF. * To correlate coagulation biomarkers with imaging features such as, the degree of fibrosis found on Late Gadolinium Enhancement Magnetic Resonance Imaging (LGE-MRI) scans, which is a part of standard of care. * To determine baseline values of coagulation and pro-thrombotic biomarkers in the AF population and compare those baseline values with the general population values. * To compare central and peripheral thrombotic biomarkers in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: East Jefferson General Hospital โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana

Age range: 18 Years to 120 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • East Jefferson General Hospital โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • University Medical Center โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Tulane Doctors - Speciality Care - Napoleon โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (504) 988-3063

Email: mbsoul@tulane.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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