Status:

COMPLETED

SOAR: Study Observing Antiarrhythmic Remodelling Using LGE-MRI

Lead Sponsor:

University of Utah

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sanofi

Conditions:

Atrial Fibrillation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate how dronedarone (Multaq®) may aid in the slowing of progression of left atrial and ventricular fibrosis in patients with atrial fibrillation as as...

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: Atrial fibrillation (AF) arises as a result of a complex interaction between triggers, perpetuators and substrate. As early as 1995, Morillo et al have demonstrated that ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients age 18 and older
  • Must carry a diagnosis of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation for 1 months or longer prior to being enrolled.
  • AAD: Multaq® (dronedarone) candidate
  • Patients have given informed consent

Exclusion

  • Patients who are unavailable to continue follow-up at the University of Utah outpatient clinic.
  • Patients weighing \>200 lbs (MR image efficacy decreases due to density)
  • Prior RF Ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation
  • Severe renal failure manifested by a chronic GFR of \< 30 mL/min, or acute renal failure regardless of the GFR, until the renal function has stabilized. (Gadolinium contraindication)
  • Enrollment in any other investigational trial for anti-arrhythmic therapy
  • Any health related Gadolinium/MRI contraindications: Pacemaker devices, etc.
  • Pregnant women
  • Individuals with cognitive impairments who are unable to give informed consent
  • Multaq® (dronedarone) contraindications:
  • NYHA Class IV heart failure or NYHA Class II - III heart failure with a recent decompensation requiring hospitalization or referral to a specialized heart failure clinic
  • Second- or third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block or sick sinus syndrome
  • Bradycardia \< 50 bpm
  • Concomitant use of strong CYP 3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, cyclosporine, telithromycin, clarithromycin, nefazodone, and ritonavir
  • Concomitant use of drugs or herbal products that prolong the QT interval and might increase the risk of Torsade de Pointes, such as phenothiazine anti-psychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, certain oral macrolide antibiotics, and Class I and III antiarrhythmics
  • QTc Bazett interval ≥ 500 ms or PR interval \> 280 ms
  • Severe hepatic impairment
  • Pregnant women
  • Nursing mothers

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

33 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01182376

Start Date

November 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

February 19 2016

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