Atrial Fibrillation
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether fish oil supplements may reduce the frequency and duration of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation episodes. Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition which effects a large percentage of the population . Atrial fibrillation is a condition frequently experienced by people who have had pacemakers inserted . Certain Pacemakers have sophisticated monitoring features that are able to recognise episodes of atrial fibrillation. Fish oil supplements may be of benefit to patients with heart problems.Recent evidence suggests that fish oils may be beneficial to patients with rhythm disturbances. By interrogating pacemakers this study will investigate the effect of fish oil supplements on the frequency and duration of episodes of atrial fibrillation.
Interventions
DRUGFish oil
Sponsors
Melbourne Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 88 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who have had at least 2 previous episodes of atrial fibrillation and an implanted pacemaker.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with chronic atrial fibrillation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation burden | 18 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency and duration of atrial tachycardia/fibrillation episodes | 18 months |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety and tolerability of fish oil | 18 months |
Countries
Australia
Outcome results
None listed