Comparing Magnesium 2g Versus 4g Versus Placebo in the Incidence of Treating AFF RVR

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

About this trial

The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blinded study is to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of varying doses of intravenous magnesium in the treatment of AFF RVR.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age > 18 years or older

Able to provide informed consent

Primary diagnosis AFF RVR greater than or equal to 120 bpm

Diltiazem as rate control agent

Disqualifiers

Hemodynamically unstable patients (SBP <90, MAP <65)

Impaired consciousness

End stage renal disease on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Acute heart failure exacerbation based on clinical diagnosis, physician exam, bedside echo, and/or additional imaging

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Magnesium Sulfate 2 G
  • Magnesium Sulfate 4 G
  • Saline

Treatment groups

153 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups