Homeopathy for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Aortocoronary Bypass Surgery

NCT00861237 Phase 4 TERMINATED

After heart surgery, about 30% of patients suffer from atrial fibrillation. Patients are randomized into two groups receiving either potentized Strychnos Nux vomica or placebo under double blind conditions. Postoperatively, ECGs are done to monitor cardiac rhythm.

Details

Lead sponsor	Medical University of Vienna
Phase	Phase 4
Status	TERMINATED
Enrolment	12
Start date	2008-07
Completion	2017-11

Conditions

• Atrial Fibrillation

Interventions

• Nux vomica (active comparator)
• Placebo (placebo comparator)

Primary outcomes

• Frequency of atrial fibrillation after heart surgery with heart lung machine — 24 months

Countries

Austria