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Monosodium glutamate as a potential trigger for atrial fibrillation

Monosodium glutamate as a potential trigger for atrial fibrillation - TASTE AF

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON34775
Enrollment
25
Registered
2011-04-05
Start date
2012-10-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-06

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

Conditions

AF atrialfibrillation

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Academisch Medisch Centrum
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Reported monosodiumglutamate triggered atrial fibrillation Age is between 18 and 80 years AF is symptomatic and paroxysmal AF was documented on ECG, Holter or pacemaker electrogram at least once in the 6 months preceding presentation In sinus rhythm at the moment of study inclusion Legally competent and willing and able to sign informed consent Willing and able to adhere to the follow up visit protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Myocardial infarction (defined as CKMB> twice upper limit of normal) within the preceding 2 months NYHA class IV/IV heart failure symptoms, or class II-III with a recent decompensation requiring hospitalization (unless related to or aggravated by AF) Cerebrovascular accident (defined as any sudden neurological deficit lasting longer than 24 hours, with or without pathological changes on the CT cerebrum) with the preceding 6 months Known and documented carotid stenosis>80% Pregnancy or of childbearing potential without adequate contraception Requirement of antiarrhythmic medication for ventricular arrhythmias Left ventricular ejection fraction40 ml/m2 or left atrial diameter>52 mm History of previous radiation therapy on the thorax Circumstances that prevent follow-up (no permanent home or address, transient, etc.)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary endpoint of this study will be AF, confirmed by Holter or 12-lead ECG.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary endpoints are two or more symptoms of the MSG symptom complex.

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)