Could giving heart drug earlier save more lives?

NCT ID NCT06680869

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving the heart medication amiodarone one cycle earlier than usual during cardiac arrest can improve survival. About 585 adults with a shockable heart rhythm will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this change in timing helps restore a normal heartbeat faster.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Amiodarone (a heart rhythm medication)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a faster, more effective treatment protocol for cardiac arrest, potentially improving survival and recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a pilot study, so results are preliminary. The earlier dosing may not improve outcomes and could carry risks like low blood pressure or allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiac arrest

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Oregon Health & Sciences University

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97035, United States

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