Surveillance Trial of the Apple Watch in Reliable Burden Assessment in Unseen Recurrence of Surgically Treated AF (NCT07122947)
Surveillance Trial of the Apple Watch in Reliable Burden Assessment in Unseen Recurrence of Surgically Treated Atrial Fibrillation (STARBURST-AF)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a prospective multicenter clinical study comparing the efficacy of the Apple Watch AFib History tool to the iRhythm Zio Patch monitoring device in quantifying atrial fibrillation (AF) burden after surgical ablation. Patients with AF and mitral valve (MV) disease who undergo a Cox-Maze IV procedure concomitant to MV surgery will be evaluated at serial timepoints for up to 1 year postoperatively. The trial will be conducted in the United States at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH and at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
Age range: 22 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 312-4443
Email: bakirn@ccf.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.