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Long QT SyndromeNCT03642405

Drug-induced Repolarization ECG Changes

An observational study of Long QT Syndrome and ADHD, run by Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev at 1 site in Denmark.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Studies have shown that the risk of developing heart arrhythmias, is increased in patients receiving medication for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression. The QT-interval on a electrocardiogram (ECG) is often used to assess the patients risk of developing heart arrhythmias. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Long QT Syndrome, ADHD, Depression
What is being tested?
Electrocardiogram examination, Echocardiography and Blood Samples
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteDenmark
Study dates
15 Aug 2018to 1 Jan 2022
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: 50 Patients treated with Methylphenidate 50 Patients treated with Methylphenidate and QT-prolonging SSRI 50 Patients treated with Methylphenidate and a non QT-prolonging SSRI

Who may be able to join

  • Over 18 years old
  • Patients treated with Methylphenidate
  • Patients treated with Methylphenidate and QT-prolonging SSRI
  • Patients treated with Methylphenidate and a non QT-prolonging SSRI

Who cannot join

  • Patients considered in an unstable phase in their psychiatric condition
  • Patients that are not able to understand the information regarding the trial, or who are unable to cooperate.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Denmark1 site
  • Herlev Hospital

    Herlev, 2730

Other trials in Denmark

About this study

Official title: Exploring the Effect of Methylphenidate and Antidepressants on Cardiac Repolarisation.

Studies have shown that the risk of developing heart arrhythmias, is increased in patients receiving medication for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression. The QT-interval on a electrocardiogram (ECG) is often used to assess the patients risk of developing heart arrhythmias. The QT-interval defines the hearts electrical resting period and a long interval is linked to an increased risk of developing heart arrhythmias. In this project the investigators wish to examine possible side-effects in patients receiving medication for ADHD and depression and their dynamic QT-interval changes, by analysing the ECG changes that occur during "Brisk Standing".

Being tested
Electrocardiogram examination, Echocardiography, Blood Samples, Questionnaire
Medical subject headings
Long QT Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depression, Death, Death, Sudden, Cardiac, Romano-Ward Syndrome, Pathologic Processes, Heart Arrest

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Electrocardiogram examinationDiagnostic test

    12-lead ECG monitored by Holter

  • EchocardiographyDiagnostic test

    Echocardiography in accordance to Danish Society of Cardiology

  • Blood SamplesProcedure or surgery

    Blood Samples include, Genetic analysis, serum-Methylphenidate, serum-Citalopram. Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Chloride, White-Blood-Count, Hemoglobin, C-reactive-Protein, Creatinine, Carbamide, aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), Glucose and pro-brain natriuretic peptide (Pro-BNP).

  • QuestionnaireBehavioural

    Questionnaire regarding patients quality of life

Study groups in NCT03642405
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Methylphenidate-GroupThe group is examined before and after intake of Methylphenidate
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Electrocardiogram examination; Diagnostic Test: Echocardiography; Procedure: Blood Samples; Behavioral: Questionnaire
Methylphenidate and know QT-prolonging SSRIThe group is examined before and after intake of Methylphenidate
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Electrocardiogram examination; Diagnostic Test: Echocardiography; Procedure: Blood Samples; Behavioral: Questionnaire
Methylphenidate and non-QT-prolonging SSRIThe group is examined before and after intake of Methylphenidate
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Electrocardiogram examination; Diagnostic Test: Echocardiography; Procedure: Blood Samples; Behavioral: Questionnaire

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. ECG changes

    The Primary Outcome assess whether there are changes on ECG, primary the QTc-interval, in participants receiving medication for ADHD and depression.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Aug 2018
  2. Study start15 Aug 2018
  3. Primary completion3 Sep 2019 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2022 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03642405
Sponsor's protocol ID
HerlevH01
Status last verified
Jan 2019
First submitted
16 Aug 2018
Last updated
3 Jan 2019
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Long QT Syndrome and ADHD, run by Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev at 1 site in Denmark.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jan 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

ECG changes (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jan 2019.

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