Evaluating the Effectiveness of Fish Oil Supplements at Reducing the Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disorder that usually involves a rapid heart rate.
People who take fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of a recurrence of AF. This study
will evaluate the effectiveness of fish oil at decreasing the recurrence of AF and will
examine the reasons why fish oil may reduce this risk.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Collaborators:
eCardio Diagnostics GlaxoSmithKline National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)