RecruitingPhase 3NCT05841056

Short Term Anti-aRrhythmic Therapy for Post-Operative AF in Cardiac Surgery Patients Pilot Trial

Short Term Anti-aRrhythmic Therapy for Post-Operative AF in Cardiac Surgery Patients (START-POAF) Pilot Trial


Sponsor

Population Health Research Institute

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Jun 13, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The START-POAF pilot study is a prospective, open-label two-arm, randomized controlled trial with blinded assessment of outcomes (PROBE). This pilot study will assess Atrial Fibrillation (AF) recurrence and burden in patients with new-onset AF following cardiac surgery.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Aged ≥18 years;
  • Have undergone cardiac surgery including CABG, valve surgery, ascending aorta replacement, or combinations thereof within 14 days of randomization;
  • Had new-onset POAF (or flutter), documented by 12-lead ECG or lasting ≥ 1 hour on telemetry. Patients can be in AF or sinus rhythm at the time of randomization;
  • Expected to receive 3 g - 5 g of amiodarone loading dose post-surgery.
  • Expected to be ready for hospital discharge within 48 h of randomization.

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Documented preoperative history of paroxysmal, persistent or permanent AF;
  • Planned use of a class I or III anti-arrhythmic drug (other than study drug);
  • Patients who have undergone heart transplant, complex congenital heart surgery, isolated ventricular assist device insertion, or AF ablation (surgical or catheter);
  • Known allergy to ECG adhesives;
  • Contraindication to amiodarone (i.e. hyperthyroidism, severe restrictive or obstructive lung disease, Long QT syndrome, PR \> 240 ms, high-grade AV block).
  • Individuals who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or of childbearing potential - female subjects, premenopausal who are not surgically sterile, or, if sexually active not practicing an effective method of birth control (e.g., prescription oral contraceptives, contraceptive injections, intrauterine device, double-barrier method, contraceptive patch, male partner sterilization) before entry and throughout the study; and, for those of childbearing potential, who have a positive pregnancy test at screening

Interventions

DRUGAmiodarone Hydrochloride 200 MG

200 mg daily for 4 weeks


Locations(1)

Hamilton General Hospital

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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