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Premature Atrial ContractionPhase 2NCT02837328

Magnesium Supplementation for the Prevention of Supraventricular Arrhythmias

A Phase 2 study testing Oral Magnesium Supplement in people with Premature Atrial Contraction, run by University of Minnesota at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this research is to determine whether oral magnesium supplementation in healthy, community-living individuals will be associated with reductions in the burden of arrhythmias in the upper chambers of the heart (supraventricular arrhythmias). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 55 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Premature Atrial Contraction
What is being tested?
Oral Magnesium Supplement
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
59 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Mar 2017to 15 Sep 2017
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 55 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 55 and older
  • Ability to speak English
  • Availability to attend baseline and follow-up visit approximately 12 weeks after baseline

Who cannot join

  • Prior history of heart disease (coronary heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation), stroke, severe renal disease
  • Use of type I and III antiarrhythmics or digoxin
  • Current use of magnesium supplements
  • Any prior history of allergy or intolerance to magnesium
  • Prior history of inflammatory bowel disease or any severe gastrointestinal disorder

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454

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About this study

The primary objective of this research is to determine whether oral magnesium supplementation in healthy, community-living individuals will be associated with reductions in the burden of arrhythmias in the upper chambers of the heart (supraventricular arrhythmias).

Read the detailed description

To evaluate the primary objective, the Investigator will conduct a double-blind randomized trial assigning participants to receive 400 mg of oral magnesium in the form of magnesium citrate once daily or placebo. The investigators will recruit 60 individuals 55 years of age and older without a prior history of cardiovascular disease. At baseline, participants will undergo a basic examination, answer questionnaires and provide a blood sample to determine circulating magnesium levels. Participants will then wear an FDA-approved heart rhythm monitor (Zio ® XT Patch) for 2 weeks. At the end of 2 weeks they will begin taking their assigned treatment (magnesium or placebo), and will continue doing so for a total of 12 weeks (through study week 14). After 10 weeks of taking the supplement or placebo (study week 12), they will have a final study visit in which the participants will provide another blood sample for assessment of circulating magnesium, and will be asked to wear the heart rhythm monitor for another 2 weeks (through study week 14). The primary endpoint will be the change in burden of premature atrial contractions (PACs), measured in episodes per day, between baseline and final follow-up visit. A secondary outcome will be the change in circulating magnesium between both exams.

Being tested
Oral Magnesium Supplement, Placebo
Keywords
Magnesium Supplementation, Magnesium, Dietary Supplement, Arrhythmia
Medical subject headings
Atrial Premature Complexes, Arrhythmias, Cardiac

What participants receive

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

  • Oral Magnesium SupplementDrug

    400 mg Magnesium Citrate 1x daily for 12 weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo pill resembling 400 mg Magnesium Citrate 1x daily for 12 weeks

Study groups in NCT02837328
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Oral Magnesium SupplementExperimental400 mg Magnesium Citrate 1x daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Oral Magnesium Supplement
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo pill resembling 400 mg Magnesium Citrate 1x daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs)

    The primary endpoint will be the change in burden of PACs

    Measured: Change from Baseline at 10 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change in Magnesium Concentration

    The secondary endpoint will be the change in circulating magnesium between baseline and a follow-up visit 10 weeks later.

    Measured: Baseline and week 10

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Jul 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Mar 2017
  3. Primary completion15 Sep 2017
  4. Study completion15 Sep 2017

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
59 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02837328
Sponsor's protocol ID
1605M87323
Status last verified
Oct 2019
First submitted
22 Jun 2016
Last updated
1 Nov 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Alonso A, Chen LY, Rudser KD, Norby FL, Rooney MR, Lutsey PL. Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Circulating Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease. Nutrients. 2020 Jun 6;12(6):1697. doi: 10.3390/nu12061697.

    PubMed 32517192

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Oral Magnesium Supplement in people with Premature Atrial Contraction, run by University of Minnesota at 1 site in United States.

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 3 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Nov 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 United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Apr 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change in Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) (time frame: Change from Baseline at 10 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02837328, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 1 Nov 2019.

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