NCT01281787

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess whether prophylactic treatment with metoprolol or losartan is able to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery for lung cancer, showing elevated plasma levels in NT probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), measured in the perioperative period.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
320

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3 lung-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2008

Typical duration for phase_3 lung-cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2008

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 21, 2010

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 24, 2011

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2013

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

June 18, 2014

Status Verified

June 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

5.2 years

First QC Date

December 21, 2010

Last Update Submit

June 17, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

FAP= post-surgery atrial fibrillationACEI= angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitorsARBs= angiotensin II receptor blockersNT-proBNP= brain natriuretic peptide

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation

    up to 10 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Evaluation of NT-proBNP in the days following the start of treatment and post surgery duration of hospital stay

    up to 10 days

Study Arms (3)

Losartan

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

angiotensin II-receptor blocker

Drug: Losartan

no treatment

NO INTERVENTION

no preventive treatment

Metoprolol

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

beta-adrenergic antagonist

Drug: Metoprolol

Interventions

Metoprolol; 100 mg x 2 die (tablets); started within 12 hours after surgery and continued for the duration of hospital stay

Also known as: SELOKEN, LOPRESOR
Metoprolol

Losartan; 50 mg die (tablets); started within 12 hours after surgery and continued for the duration of hospital stay

Also known as: LORTAAN, NEOLOTAN, LOSAPREX
Losartan

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients of both sexes with age ≥ 18 years
  • Thoracic surgery for lung cancer
  • Evidence of elevated perioperative NT-proBNP
  • Written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Hypersensitivity and / or intolerance to metoprolol or losartan
  • History of heart failure
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction \<50% measured by echocardiographic techniques (Simpson rule)
  • Permanent atrial fibrillation
  • Antiarrhythmic therapy
  • Current therapy with beta-blockers, angiotensin II receptor blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
  • Systolic blood pressure \<95 mmHg
  • Pregnant and lactating women
  • History of sick sinus syndrome, evidence of AV-block grade II or greater
  • Heart rate \<65 b / m
  • History of bronchial asthma, severe bronchopneumopathy, evidence of bronchospasm

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

European Institute of Oncology

Milan, Milan, 20141, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lung NeoplasmsAtrial Fibrillation

Interventions

MetoprololLosartan

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Tract NeoplasmsThoracic NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesArrhythmias, CardiacHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PhenoxypropanolaminesPropanolaminesAmino AlcoholsAlcoholsOrganic ChemicalsPropanolsAminesBiphenyl CompoundsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsImidazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsTetrazoles

Study Officials

  • Daniela Cardinale, MD

    European Institute of Oncology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2010

First Posted

January 24, 2011

Study Start

April 1, 2008

Primary Completion

June 1, 2013

Study Completion

October 1, 2013

Last Updated

June 18, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-06

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