Efficacy of Adenosine as Compared to Verapamil in Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (pSVT) … (NCT06717685) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
Efficacy of Adenosine as Compared to Verapamil in Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (pSVT) Patients
Pakistan210 participantsStarted 2024-10-28
Plain-language summary
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a term widely used to describe tachycardial dysrhythmias, paroxysmal SVT (PSVT) is a narrow term including only AV nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT) and atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia (AVRT), both of which can cause discomfort and, in some cases, life-threatening symptoms.
Usually Carotid sinus massage is done to lower the pulse rate and after the standard time specific verapamil dose is administered. In this study after carotid sinus massage Conventional Valsalva or modified Valsalva maneuver will be randomly applied. In case, the normal sinus rhythm (NSR) is not achieved then verapamil of or adenosine dose will be administered to the patients after after taking the consent.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Stable SVT (not requiring cardioversion, fully conscious, maintaining systolic blood pressure of \>90mmHg)
* Alert enough and able to give consent
* Able to lie flat and non-painful legs during passive leg raising
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable SVT (Semiconscious, drowsy, breathless, systolic BP \<90mmHg)
* Not able to give consent
* Orthopnea causing inability to lie flat
* Atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
* Recent MI (within last 7 days)
* Ongoing ischemia as indicated by chest pain or ST segment depression/elevation in ECG
* Aortic stenosis
* All trimesters of pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.