drugset / Trial / NCT00289367
Study of T3 on the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
RandomizedSingle-groupQuadruple-blindPrevention
Summary
The purpose of this project is to see whether treatment with a thyroid hormone, called triiodothyronine or T3, following open heart surgery reduces the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
Timeline
- Start
- 2006-02
- Primary completion
- 2006-08
- Completion
- 2008-05
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Liothyronine | Small molecule | 0.8 ug/kg | Intravenous |