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Post-ablation Alcohol Impacts Arrhythmia Recurrence, Quality of Life and Cognition in AF
Sponsor: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation
Summary
Earlier studies have shown a dose-dependent relationship between alcohol intake and incident atrial fibrillation (AF) as well as a causal link with several risk factors for AF such as hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea. However, the effect of drinking (alcohol) on post-ablation outcome such as arrhythmia recurrence, quality of life (QoL) and cognitive function in AF patients is unclear. Therefore, we aim to find the answer for a very frequently asked question, "is it safe to continue drinking alcohol (at the pre-ablation level) following catheter ablation OR should the intake be reduced for better outcome?", in this randomized trial.
Official title: Impact of Post-ablation Alcohol Intake on Arrhythmia Recurrence, Quality of Life and Cognition in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
184
Start Date
2022-08-22
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2026-09-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Study arm
Participants will be asked to completely abstain from drinking or consume 2 or less drinks per week for 8 months following catheter ablation
Locations (1)
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center
Austin, Texas, United States