Clinical trial for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Official title Full-Avoidance vs. Permissive/Regulated Drinking & Outcomes On Fibrillation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06754176
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether allowing people to drink alcohol leads to more AFib episodes. It looks at the short-term effects of minimal and moderate drinking.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have a type of AFib that comes and goes.
- What's involved
- You would wear several small monitors on your body. You would also fill out short surveys every morning and evening.
- Time commitment
- The study involves daily tasks and wearing devices for a set period.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- Comfortable reading and writing in English
- Have a smartphone and willing and able to use the Eureka mobile application
- Currently diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib without a plan to change their AFib management during the two-week monitoring period
- At least one episode of AFib in the past month OR, in the judgement of a healthcare provider, could potentially have one episode of AF in the next...
- Drank alcohol at least 1 day/week on average in the past month
You likely can't join if
- Only post-operative AFib
- Greater than 40% ventricular pacing
- History of alcohol addiction or abuse determined by self-reported history or AUDIT-C score
- Intolerance to alcohol
- History of liver disease
- Currently incarcerated
See the full eligibility criteria
- Comfortable reading and writing in English
- Have a smartphone and willing and able to use the Eureka mobile application
- Currently diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib without a plan to change their AFib management during the two-week monitoring period
- At least one episode of AFib in the past month OR, in the judgement of a healthcare provider, could potentially have one episode of AF in the next month
- Drank alcohol at least 1 day/week on average in the past month
- Willing and able to be randomly assigned daily to avoid or not avoid drinking alcohol over a 2-week period
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
- Only post-operative AFib
- Greater than 40% ventricular pacing
- History of alcohol addiction or abuse determined by self-reported history or AUDIT-C score
- Intolerance to alcohol
- History of liver disease
- Currently incarcerated
- Currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Francisco, California, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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