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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT06184633

NCT06184633 DUTCH Weight Control in Atrial Fibrillation Study

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NCT ID NCT06184633
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Rijnstate Hospital
Condition Atrial Fibrillation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 280 participants
Start Date 2024-07-21
Primary Completion 2026-05-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Semaglutide 3.2 MG/MLPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 280 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-01.

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Brief Summary

Quantify the effect of an innovative weight loss management on rhythm control.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic, first detected (at maximum 6 months prior to enrollment) persistent AF - * Age ≥ 18 * Obesity, as defined as: * BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, or * BMI ≥27 kg/m2 with the presence of at least one weight related comorbidity (treated or untreated, e.g. hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease) * Scheduled ECV * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Permanent AF * Secondary AF, i.e. due to thyrotoxicosis, infection (e.g. pneumonia) or post-(cardiothoracic) surgery * Current or previous treatment with amiodaron * HbA1c ≥ 48 mmol/L, \<3 months prior to randomization * History of diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2 * Prior bariatric surgery * Use of other anti-obesity medication, \<3 months prior to enrollment * Contra-indication for, or prior use of a GLP1-receptor agonist * History of chronic pancreatitis or acute pancreatitis \<6 months * Acute coronary syndrome \<6 months * Severe (grade III) valvular disease * eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73m2 * Heart failure NYHA class III-IV * Participation in another investigational drug or device study in the past 30 days (registry enrollment is allowed) * Any condition or therapy, which would make the participant unsuitable for the study (e.g. vulnerable, non-compliance) or life-expectancy \<12 months, as judged by the treating physician. * Female who is pregnant, breastfeeding, intends to become pregnant, or is of child-bearing potential and not using a highly effective contraceptive method.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Leonard Voorhout, MSc

✉ lvoorhout@rijnstate.nl

📞 +31650818296

Principal Investigator

Ron Pisters, dr.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Rijnstate Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06184633 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Atrial Fibrillation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06184633 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT06184633 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06184633 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lvoorhout@rijnstate.nl for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06184633 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Arnhem, Netherlands.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06184633 clinical trial?

NCT06184633 is sponsored by Rijnstate Hospital. The principal investigator is Ron Pisters, dr. at Rijnstate Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 280 participants.

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