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The Effect of Preoperative Amiodarone on Post-VAD arrhythmia

Investigating Preoperative Medication for Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether, in patients receiving ventricular assist devices, the preoperative administration of amiodarone can reduce the frequency of post operative arrhythmia.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether, in patients receiving ventricular assist devices, the preoperative administration of amiodarone can reduce the frequency of post operative arrhythmia.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: arrhythmia
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates whether giving a medication before surgery can reduce the chances of irregular heartbeats in patients who receive a device that helps their heart pump blood. These devices are known as ventricular assist devices, and they support the heart's function when it is not working well on its own. Irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias, can occur after surgery, and this study aims to see if the medication can help manage this condition.

Participants in the study will receive either the investigational medication or a placebo before their surgery. A placebo is an inactive substance that looks like the investigational medication but does not contain any medicine. The study will compare the effects of the investigational medication and the placebo on the occurrence of irregular heartbeats after surgery.

  • Who can participate: Adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled to receive a ventricular assist device and have no history of severe allergic reactions to medications may be eligible to participate.
  • Study details: Participants will receive either the investigational medication or a placebo before surgery. A placebo is an inactive substance that looks like the investigational medication but does not contain any medicine.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1502816149

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