Heart treatment may boost brain chemical, study hints

NCT ID NCT02627183

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 200 people with atrial fibrillation to see if treatments like catheter ablation or exercise training change levels of a brain chemical called BDNF. Researchers also checked if these changes relate to mood and quality of life. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a new cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y4W7, Canada