Prevention Of Recurrence Of Atrial Fibrillation
- Registration Number
- NCT00041496
- Lead Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the study drug is effective in preventing the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 520
Inclusion Criteria
- Symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation requiring DC cardioversion.
- Duration of AF >48 hrs. <6 months
Exclusion Criteria
- Concomitant Class I and/or III anti-arrhythmic drugs.
- Amiodarone treatment within 3 months of the study.
- Other inclusion or exclusion criteria to be determined by the physician and study sponsor.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Arm 2 Placebo Patients with Symptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) will be randomized with either SB207266 or Placebo Arm 1 SB-207266 Patients with Symptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) will be randomized with either SB207266 or placebo
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Time-to-first symptomatic AF (atrial fibrillation) Up to 26 Weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Time to first symptomatic or detected asymptomatic AF; spontaneous reversion to sinus rhythm prior to cardioversion Up to 26 Weeks