The Z Stitch Early Bed Rest Assessment Study

Description

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.

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Syncope, Ventricular Tachycardia

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

The Z Stitch Early Bed Rest Assessment Study

The Z Stitch Early Bed Rest Assessment Study

Condition
Atrial Fibrillation
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Portland

Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239

Portland

Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Atrial fibrillation
  • * Atrial flutter
  • * Supraventricular tachycardia
  • * Diagnostic EP study
  • * Atrioventricular node ablation
  • * Watchman device placement
  • * 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Oregon Health and Science University,

Charles Henrikson, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Oregon Health and Science University

Study Record Dates

2025-05-01