Status:

COMPLETED

Epigenetic Analysis of Regulation of the Inflammasome-activating NLRP3 Gene in Monocytes From Atrial Fibrillation Patients and Controls

Lead Sponsor:

Tulane University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center Clinical Research Resources Core

Conditions:

Atrial Fibrillation

Arrhythmia

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-80 years

Brief Summary

The study will analyze blood from volunteers to determine whether there is an underlying epigenetic cause of the inflammation of the heart associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) and its progression ...

Detailed Description

Blood samples will be collected from 30 female participants as follows: 10 women between the ages of 50 - 80 years diagnosed with AF as evidenced by rhythm strips or written documentation; 10 healthy ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects aged 18 or above,
  • Control Group scheduled for routine annual health check-up and healthy blood donors without any documentation of cardiovascular disease or other serious immune-related illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune arthritis etc
  • healthy women subjects between the ages of 50-80 years
  • healthy women subjects between the ages of 20-30 years.
  • Study Patients -women between the ages of 50 - 80 years diagnosed with AF as evidenced by rhythm strips or written documentation.

Exclusion

  • Previous left atrial ablation or any type of valvular surgery
  • Patients who are taking medications like Ibuprofen, Toradol, Naproxen and other common over-the -counter NSAIDs.
  • Women who are pregnant
  • Terminally ill patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 22 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 16 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

29 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04766814

Start Date

October 22 2021

End Date

February 16 2024

Last Update

April 25 2024

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Tulane University Medical Center

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112