Caffeine and heart rate control in permanent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stopping caffeine for up to two months helps control heart rate in people with permanent atrial fibrillation. If you drink at least one cup of caffeinated coffee a day, you may be able to join and help find out if giving up caffeine improves your heart rate.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old.
- You have permanent atrial fibrillation for more than 3 months.
- Your resting heart rate is under 110 beats per minute and your heart rate medication has not changed in the last 2 months.
- You drink at least one cup of caffeinated coffee every day.
- You are willing to stop all caffeine for up to 2 months if assigned to that group.
- You do not have a pacemaker or similar device, and you have not had certain recent heart procedures or conditions.
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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