Lifestyle Change to Improve AF Ablation Results
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a healthy lifestyle program (including exercise and weight loss) can help people with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are overweight or have related health risks. You will have a catheter ablation procedure, and the study will see if lifestyle changes improve your heart's rhythm long-term.
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Who can take part
- You have atrial fibrillation (AF) that causes symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, or fatigue.
- You are either very overweight (BMI ≥ 30) or have at least two other health risks (like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, age 65+, smoking, or heavy alcohol use).
- You are planning to have a catheter ablation (a procedure to fix the heart's electrical signals) for your AF.
- Your AF has not lasted for more than 3 years nonstop.
- You have not had a catheter ablation before.
- You are able to exercise and do not have a heart condition that limits daily activities.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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