๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-13

Semaglutide for Metabolic Intervention and Adipose Loss to Treat Atrial Fibrillation (NCT06499857)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Chicago

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of the study is to learn how a weight loss medication called semaglutide, which is used to treat obesity, in addition to standard AF treatment might affect AF, atrial fibrillation severity, and whether it changes the risk of atrial fibrillation recurring after standard AF treatments.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • The University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • University of Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (773) 702-3275

Email: spannain@bsd.uchicago.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—