Why the study?
There is limited evidence that atrial fibrillation screening reduces stroke, and no countries recommend national screening programmes.
Does screening for atrial fibrillation using a hand-held single-lead ECG device improve AF detection and anticoagulation uptake in adults aged 70 years and over?
Population
Approximately 12 600 participants aged 70 years and over not on long-term anticoagulation in 36 UK general practices
Comparison
Hand-held single-lead ECG screening vs control
Design
Cluster RCT pilot study (randomised 2:1 control to intervention)
Authors
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Pilot supports SAFER trial feasibility; leaves open whether AF screening reduces stroke.
Does screening for atrial fibrillation using a hand-held single-lead ECG device improve AF detection and anticoagulation uptake in adults aged 70 years and over?
This protocol describes a pilot cluster RCT to evaluate the feasibility, AF detection rate, and anticoagulation uptake of a screening program using hand-held ECGs in older adults.
Williams et al. (2022) studied this question.
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