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Randomised controlled trial (RCT) of dietary intervention to sustain sinus rhythm in patients following initiation of treatment for atrial fibrillation or flutter

Randomised controlled trial (RCT) of dietary intervention to sustain sinus rhythm in patients following initiation of treatment for atrial fibrillation or flutter

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN16448451
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2004-01-23
Start date
1998-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-11-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Atrial fibrillation and flutter Circulatory System Atrial fibrillation and flutter

Interventions

1. Addition of fish oil to the diet 2. Maintenance of normal diet

Sponsors

NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inpatients and outpatients aged 18 years and above, recently diagnosed as having atrial fibrillation or flutter, as determined by electrocardiogram (ECG).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcome measure will be the number of patients in sustained sinus rhythm for a period of 12 months.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Mortality associated with coronary heart disease 2. All mortality 3. Coronary heart disease related morbidity & number of strokes 4. Quality of life assessment 5. Suitability of dietary instructions 6. The patients perception of any change in weekly shopping bills 7. An economic analysis through consultation with a Health Economist.—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026