Repeated Amiodarone Dosing In Cardiac surgicaL Procedures
(RADICAL Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing two ways of giving amiodarone to patients who develop an irregular heartbeat after heart surgery. The medication helps slow down the heart rate and restore normal rhythm.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kevin Hatton, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Kentucky
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either a conventional or repeated amiodarone dosing regimen to manage postoperative atrial fibrillation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including heart rate and rhythm stability
Long-term follow-up
Participants are monitored for recurrent atrial fibrillation and maintenance of normal sinus rhythm until hospital discharge
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Amiodarone
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Kevin W Hatton, MD, PhD
Lead Sponsor
Kevin Hatton
Lead Sponsor