Exercise after heart procedure may help obese patients stay in rhythm

NCT ID NCT07618741

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured cardiac rehabilitation program with exercise and lifestyle coaching, started after a standard catheter ablation procedure, can help obese patients with atrial fibrillation stay free from the heart rhythm disorder longer. Researchers will follow 520 participants for at least a year, comparing those who get the rehab program to those who receive usual care. The goal is to see if lifestyle changes can improve long-term outcomes beyond the procedure alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cardiac rehabilitation and lifestyle modification program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding exercise and lifestyle changes after a standard heart procedure helps obese patients stay free from atrial fibrillation longer.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may vary widely, and the benefit may be modest or hard to separate from usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) OBESITY (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITING

Taipei, Taiwan

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