Weight management and Atrial Fibrillation: The impact of weight and risk factor management on AF burden in overweight and obese patients.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Atrial arrhythmias; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000497000
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Adelaide

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 800

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria were: symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent AF; BMI (kgm-1)>27; waist circumference (cm) >100 (male) or >90 (females); and age 21-75 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to give informed consent, significant (moderate-severe) valvular heart disease, moderate-severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction/moderate-severe cardiomyopathy, renal impairment, significant gastrointestinal/mal-absorptive disorder, vitamin and trace element deficiency, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled underlying significant medical condition, unstable INR, significant endocrinopathy and recent participation (3 months) in a structured weight loss program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified