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Milrinone Versus Dobutamine in Critically Ill Patients

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Low Cardiac Output Syndrome
Cardiogenic Shock
Pulmonary Edema
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03207165
Lead Sponsor
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Brief Summary

The investigators are interested in determining if there is a meaningful difference between two of the most commonly used medications used to improve the pumping function of the heart among critically ill patients admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). To do this, the investigators will randomly assign patients who are felt to require use of these medications by their treating physicians to one of the two most commonly used agents in Canada: Milrinone or Dobutamine. Each patient will be closely monitored by their healthcare team, and their medication will be adjusted based on each patient's clinical status. Information from blood work (e.g. kidney and liver function, complete blood counts, and other markers of how effectively blood is circulating in the body), assessment of end-organ function (e.g. urine output, mentation), abnormal heart rhythms noted on monitoring and results of imaging studies (e.g. angiogram, echocardiograms.) will be collected for analysis. All patients will be followed for the duration of their hospital stay at UOHI.

Detailed Description

The use of various inotropes in the care of critically ill cardiac patients has become increasingly widespread: while predominantly used in decompensated heart failure, they have also been used in cardiogenic shock complicating acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and septic shock. Purported mechanisms of efficacy include improved cardiac output, improved end-organ perfusion, and vasodilation of both pulmonary and systemic circulations. Two of the most commonly used agents are Milrinone, a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, and Dobutamine, a synthetic catecholamine with affinity for both beta-1 and 2 receptors. Both the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) support inotropes for acute and chronic heart failure management with low cardiac output states. Furthermore, the ACC recommends consideration of inotropic therapy within the STEMI guidelines when ACS is complicated by cardiogenic shock, heart failure or for hemodynamic support in isolated right ventricle infarctions. Beyond primarily cardiac etiologies, inotropes have been identified as first-line additive therapy for cardiac augmentation to Norepinephrine in patients with septic shock complicated by myocardial dysfunction. Despite the lack of convincing data supporting a morbidity or mortality benefit with the use of inotropes in severe, decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic or septic shock, or in ACS, inotropic therapy is still widely used across various critical care settings. Furthermore, to date, there has been no head to head comparison of the two more commonly used positive inotropes: Dobutamine and Milrinone. Selection of one inotrope over another is often guided by physician and center preference, and consideration of and purported avoidance of possible adverse effects. In this pilot study, the investigators aim to describe that characteristics of patients receiving inotropic support in the CCU setting and identify possible differences in morbidity and mortality between Dobutamine and Milrinone among a heterogeneous population of patients admitted to the CCU at UOHI, which may help to inform a larger clinical trial in the future.

The purpose of this pilot study is to: (a) describe the characteristics of patients receiving inotropic support in the coronary care unit (CCU) setting (hemodynamics prior to inotrope initiation, etiology of cardiogenic shock state, use of PA catheter and values if deemed necessary by medical team) and (b) identify possible differences in morbidity \[atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, hepatic and renal function, markers of end-organ perfusion (lactate, urine output, mentation status), use of vasopressors, sustained hypotension of systolic blood pressure less than or equal to 90 mmHg for greater than 30 minutes, need for mechanical support, cardiac transplant, total length of CCU stay, length of CCU stay greater than 14 days\] and mortality between patients in cardiogenic shock treated with Dobutamine versus Milrinone.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
192
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have one or more of the following:
  • Low cardiac output state, evidenced by sustained hypotension (systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg) and end organ dysfunction (altered level of consciousness, elevated lactate, renal or hepatic dysfunction)
  • Clinical evidence of systemic and/or pulmonary congestion despite use of vasodilators and/or diuretics
  • ACS complicated by cardiogenic shock (defined as persistent hypotension with systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg with severe reduction in cardiac index [<1.8 L/min/m2 without support or <2.2 L/min/m2 with support], left ventricular end-diastolic pressure >18 mmHg)
  • Augmentation of cardiac output when patient already on maximal vasopressor therapy
  • Or medical team's decision that patient needs inotropic therapy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent by the patient or substitute decision maker for healthcare decisions
  • Female participants who are currently pregnant
  • Patients presenting with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA)
  • Healthcare team preference for use of specific inotrope (Milrinone or Dobutamine)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Left ventricular [LV] +/- Biventricular dysfunctionMilrinoneAssessment of left ventricular \[LV\] or biventricular dysfunction will be based on clinical assessment, available imaging (echocardiogram, left ventriculogram, MUGA/RNA scan, cardiac MRI, etc.) and known past medical history (if available and contributory). Patients identified as having biventricular dysfunction will be randomized within the LV dysfunction arm of the trial. Patients in this arm will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Milrinone or Dobutamine.
Left ventricular [LV] +/- Biventricular dysfunctionDobutamineAssessment of left ventricular \[LV\] or biventricular dysfunction will be based on clinical assessment, available imaging (echocardiogram, left ventriculogram, MUGA/RNA scan, cardiac MRI, etc.) and known past medical history (if available and contributory). Patients identified as having biventricular dysfunction will be randomized within the LV dysfunction arm of the trial. Patients in this arm will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Milrinone or Dobutamine.
Right ventricular [RV] dysfunctionMilrinoneAssessment of right ventricular \[RV\] dysfunction will be based on clinical assessment, available imaging (echocardiogram, left ventriculogram, MUGA/RNA scan, cardiac MRI, etc.) and known past medical history (if available and contributory). Patients in this arm will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Milrinone or Dobutamine.
Right ventricular [RV] dysfunctionDobutamineAssessment of right ventricular \[RV\] dysfunction will be based on clinical assessment, available imaging (echocardiogram, left ventriculogram, MUGA/RNA scan, cardiac MRI, etc.) and known past medical history (if available and contributory). Patients in this arm will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Milrinone or Dobutamine.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Composite Primary End PointThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Composite of all-cause in-hospital death, non-fatal MI, TIA or CVA diagnosed by a Neurologist, renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy, need for cardiac transplant or new mechanical support, any atrial or ventricular arrhythmia leading to cardiac arrest and resuscitation.

All-cause in-hospital deathThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

All-cause in-hospital death

Non-fatal myocardial infarction [MI]Through duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

As defined by Thygesen et al., 2012 (Circulation)

Transient ischemic attack [TIA] or cerebrovascular accident [CVA]Through duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Transient ischemic attack or cerebrovascular accident as diagnosed by a Neurologist either clinically and/or radiographically

Stay in CCU greater than or equal to 7 daysThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Stay in CCU greater than or equal to 7 days

Acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapyThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy (intermittent hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy)

Need for advanced mechanical support [specifically, intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, ventricular assist device or extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation] or cardiac transplantThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Need for new mechanical support or cardiac transplant

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time on inotropesThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Total time on inotropes (in hours)

Non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilationThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Total number of days requiring non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation

Change in cardiac index ([CI]Through duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Change in cardiac index measured with PA catheter

Change in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure [PCWP]Through duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Change in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure measured with PA catheter

Change in pulmonary vascular resistance [PVR]Through duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Change in pulmonary vascular resistance measured with PA catheter

Change in systemic vascular resistance [SVR]Through duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Change in systemic vascular resistance measured with PA catheter

Presence of acute kidney injuryThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Presence of acute kidney injury (defined by KDIGO as creatinine increased by 26.5 umol/L, 1.5 times baseline within prior 7 days, or urine volume \<0.5 mL/kg/hour for greater than or equal to 6 hours

Serum lactateThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Normalization of serum lactate

Arrhythmia requiring medical team interventionThrough duration of hospitalization, up to 12 weeks following admission

Arrhythmia requiring medical team intervention, either through electrical or chemical cardioversion or any intravenous anti-arrhythmia medication administration

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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