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Liraglutide for Atrial Fibrillation (LEAF Trial)
LEAF Trial Summary
This trial will test if a medication can help reduce the size of fat deposits around the heart, which may help stabilize heart rhythm.
LEAF Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowLEAF Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.LEAF Trial Design
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- You have had a serious allergic reaction to liraglutide.I want to have a procedure to treat my irregular heartbeat.My type 2 diabetes is not well-managed, with an HbA1c over 10%.I have recovered from any serious illness or treatments I received more than 4 weeks ago.I have had atrial fibrillation for more than 3 years.I have had a procedure to treat irregular heartbeat.I have never had pancreatitis or thyroid cancer.You have type 1 diabetes, a history of diabetic ketoacidosis, or diabetes due to pancreatitis or pancreatectomy.I or my family have a history of multiple endocrine neoplasias.I am unable to understand or sign the consent form.My AFib lasts for more than 7 days or stops on its own within 7 days.I am currently taking diabetes medication like glitazones or SGLT2 inhibitors.I am currently breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.You are expected to live for less than 1 year.I cannot undergo catheter ablation due to conditions like thyroid issues or severe heart failure.You have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or higher.I am 18 years old or older.
- Group 1: Risk Factor Modification (RFM)
- Group 2: RFM plus Liraglutide
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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How many participants are currently partaking in this trial?
"Correct. As indicated on the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical research is actively recruiting participants - first posted on March 18th 2019 and lastly updated on April 28th 2022- with a goal of enrolling 60 patients in one centre."
Are there current opportunities to join this research experiment?
"Clinicaltrials.gov attests that this experiment is currently enrolling participants, with its initiation being on March 18th 2019 and the last modification taking place on April 28th 2022."
Has the FDA sanctioned Liraglutide for clinical use?
"The safety profile of liraglutide is highly reliable, garnering it a score of 3 due to Phase 4 trials confirming its efficacy and market approval."
To which maladies is Liraglutide typically employed?
"Liraglutide is routinely prescribed to treat exercise-induced conditions, as well as inadequate control on monotherapy, cardiovascular risk reduction and CVD."
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