Heart drug dosing for kids gets a closer look

NCT ID NCT03842020

First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at how the heart medication amiodarone behaves in children aged 0 to 18 with heart rhythm disorders. Researchers took blood samples from 57 children to measure drug levels and understand how the body processes it. The goal is to find the right dose for kids, since there is no standard dosing guidance yet.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necker Hospital

    Paris, 75015, France

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

amiodarone

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors determine the best dose of amiodarone for children with heart rhythm problems, improving safety and effectiveness.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study focused on measuring drug levels, not testing a new treatment. It may not lead to immediate changes in care.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac cardiac rhythm disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.