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Adenosine

Generic Name
Adenosine
Brand Names
Adenocard, Viva-drops Lubricating Eye Drops
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H13N5O4
CAS Number
58-61-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K72T3FS567
Background

The structure of adenosine was first described in 1931, though the vasodilating effects were not described in literature until the 1940s. Adenosine is indicated as an adjunct to thallium-201 in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, though it is rarely used in this indication, having largely been replaced by dipyridamole and [regadenson]. Adenosine is also indicated in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia.

Adenosine was granted FDA approval on 30 October 1989.

Indication

Adenosine is indicated as an adjunct to thallium-201 in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in patients unable to adequately exercise. It is also indicated to convert sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

Associated Conditions
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), SVT, Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Use of Adenosine to Determine the Electrophysiological Mechanism of Premature Ventricular Contractions

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-07-14
Last Posted Date
2024-08-19
Lead Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT03218137
Locations
🇺🇸

Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, United States

Adenosine to Assess Complete Conduction Block During Catheter Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-01-26
Last Posted Date
2017-12-13
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Target Recruit Count
131
Registration Number
NCT03032965
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Adenosin to Rapidly Reverse Left Ventricle Impairment in Takotsubo Syndrome

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Takotsubo Syndrome
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Interventions
Drug: Saline solution
First Posted Date
2016-08-16
Last Posted Date
2018-10-23
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital of Ferrara
Target Recruit Count
5
Registration Number
NCT02867878
Locations
🇮🇹

University Hospital of Ferrara, Cona, Ferrara, Italy

Adenosine as an Adjunct to Blood Cardioplegia

Phase 2
Conditions
Pathological Processes
Cardiomyopathies
Interventions
First Posted Date
2016-02-15
Last Posted Date
2017-04-20
Lead Sponsor
Amphia Hospital
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT02681913
Locations
🇳🇱

Amphia Hospital, Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Comparison of Quantitative MRI Perfusion Methods With Quantitative PET Perfusion Imaging

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
MRI Scans
Interventions
Drug: O-15 labeled radioactive water
Device: MRI
Device: PET Imaging
First Posted Date
2015-11-20
Last Posted Date
2020-09-14
Lead Sponsor
University of Utah
Registration Number
NCT02608944
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Utah, Radiology Research, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Analysis of Adenosine on Sinus and Atrioventricular Nodal Conduction in the Pediatric Transplanted Heart

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Sinus Bradycardia
Atrioventricular Block
Interventions
Procedure: Cardiac catheterization
First Posted Date
2015-06-04
Last Posted Date
2018-02-08
Lead Sponsor
Columbia University
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT02462941
Locations
🇺🇸

Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, United States

Differential Effect of High (200μg/kg/Min) Adenosine Dose on Fractional Flow Reserve in Patients Presenting Variation of FFR ≥0.05 During the Usual Dose of Adenosine Infusion (140μg/kg/Min).

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-01-29
Last Posted Date
2017-01-10
Lead Sponsor
University of Patras
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT02350439
Locations
🇬🇷

Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece

CONTRAST (Can cONTrast Injection Better Approximate FFR compAred to Pure reSTing Physiology?)

Completed
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Interventions
Drug: Contrast Media
Drug: Resting conditions
First Posted Date
2014-07-09
Last Posted Date
2016-05-16
Lead Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Target Recruit Count
763
Registration Number
NCT02184117
Locations
🇫🇷

Hôpital Louis Pradel, Lyon, France

🇧🇪

Cardiovascular Center (OLV-Ziekenhuis), Aalst, Belgium

🇳🇱

Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

and more 8 locations

Study on Reflex Response During Temporary Stimulation and Inhibition of Chemoreceptors of Carotid Bodies - a Pilot Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure
Peripheral Chemoreceptor Hypersensitivity
Interventions
First Posted Date
2013-09-11
Last Posted Date
2016-10-17
Lead Sponsor
Noblewell
Target Recruit Count
10
Registration Number
NCT01939912
Locations
🇵🇱

Centrum Chorób Serca - Klinika Kardiologii, 4. Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny, Wroclaw, Poland

Adenosine Effect on Persistent Pulmonary Vein Isolation Line Evaluation (APPLE Trial)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Persistent Common Pulmonary Vein
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
First Posted Date
2013-08-30
Last Posted Date
2017-04-26
Lead Sponsor
Yong Seog Oh
Target Recruit Count
378
Registration Number
NCT01932112
Locations
🇰🇷

Seoul st Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Seocho-Ku, Korea, Republic of

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