Plain-English translation of NCT05920629 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether moderate alcohol consumption affects heart function in people who have recently had a heart attack. Half of the participants will be asked to drink a moderate amount of alcohol daily (1 drink for women, 2 for men) for 3 months, while the other half will avoid alcohol entirely. The researchers will use heart ultrasounds to measure whether each approach helps the heart recover.
After a heart attack, doctors want to help hearts heal as well as possible. There's been debate about whether moderate drinking might be protective for the heart, or whether people recovering from a heart attack should avoid alcohol completely. This study aims to give clear answers so doctors can give better advice to their patients.
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You will be randomly assigned to either drink a moderate amount of alcohol daily or to avoid alcohol for 3 months. At the beginning and end of the study, you'll have a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) to measure how well your heart is pumping. The main goal is to see whether either approach affects your heart's ability to recover after your heart attack.
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