Heart rhythm breakthrough: drug and lifestyle combo targets AF

NCT ID NCT03603912

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether the diabetes drug metformin, combined with lifestyle and risk factor changes, can reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF) in people with pacemakers or defibrillators. About 175 participants with recent AF episodes will be randomly assigned to receive metformin or placebo, plus lifestyle coaching or standard care. The goal is to see if these approaches lower the daily time spent in AF over one year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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