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Prevention Of Recurrence Of Atrial Fibrillation

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Fibrillation, Atrial
Interventions
Other: Placebo
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
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm 2PlaceboPatients with Symptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) will be randomized with either SB207266 or Placebo
Arm 1SB-207266Patients with Symptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) will be randomized with either SB207266 or placebo
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time-to-first symptomatic AF (atrial fibrillation)Up to 26 Weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to first symptomatic or detected asymptomatic AF; spontaneous reversion to sinus rhythm prior to cardioversionUp to 26 Weeks
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