DUTCH Weight Control in Atrial Fibrillation Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorRijnstate Hospital

About this trial

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

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Symptomatic, first detected (at maximum 6 months prior to enrollment) persistent AF -

Age ≥ 18

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)

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Semaglutide 3.2 MG/ML
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

280 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators