๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-08-27

Assessing the Neurological Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation for Rhythm Control (NCT06783868)

Randomized Control Study to Assess the Neurological Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation for Rhythm Control vs Routine Medication Therapy in Patients With Recent Stroke: SAVE STROKE Phase II Study

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Kansas City Heart Rhythm Research Foundation

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

A prospective, non-blinded, multi-center study to assess the impact of early Catheter Ablation (CA) in patients with a new diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation(AF) at the time of stroke. 100 patients will be enrolled.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Menorah Medical Center โ€” Overland Park, Kansas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)

  • Menorah Medical Center โ€” Overland Park, Kansas
  • Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute - Roe Clinic โ€” Overland Park, Kansas
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center โ€” Overland Park, Kansas
  • Centerpoint Medical Center Clinic โ€” Independence, Missouri
  • Centerpoint Medical Center โ€” Independence, Missouri
  • Research Medical Center Clinic โ€” Kansas City, Missouri
  • Research Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (816) 651-1969

Email: datkins@kchrf.com

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—