The Z Stitch Early Bed Rest Assessment Study

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Syncope, Ventricular Tachycardia

In brief

The goal of this study is to understand the effects of early mobilization after a Z stitch procedure in patients undergoing certain heart-related treatments. The investigators want to find out if allowing patients to move around sooner after their procedure can improve their satisfaction and potentially lead to earlier discharge from the hospital. Type of Study: Clinical Trial Participant Population/Health Conditions: Patients aged 18-99 undergoing specific heart procedures such as atrial fibrillation treatment, atrial flutter treatment, supraventricular tachycardia treatment, diagnostic electrophysiology studies, AV node ablation, or Watchman device placement. Main Questions: Does early mobilization (getting up and moving around sooner) after the Z stitch procedure improve patient satisfaction? Participants will be divided into two groups, and researchers will compare those who have one hour of bedrest with those who have four hours of bedrest after the Z stitch procedure. The investigators want to see if the shorter bedrest period leads to higher patient satisfaction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06087497

Run by

Oregon Health and Science University

People needed

200

Starts

2024-01-01

Expected to finish

2025-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-04-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Presenting for procedure in the EP lab for:
• Atrial fibrillation
• Atrial flutter
• Supraventricular tachycardia
• Diagnostic EP study
• Atrioventricular node ablation
• Watchman device placement

You may not qualify if…

• Those who refuse or are unable to consent.
• Cases involving arterial access.
• Cases involving access with a >16Fr sheath (i.e., no leadless pacer patients).
• Patients with a BMI > 40.
• Lead-extraction patients.

Where it is running

• Oregon Health and Science University — Portland, Oregon, United States (enrolling)
• Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, Oregon, United States

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