Which IV drug tames a racing heart in AFib faster? a Head-to-Head trial
NCT ID NCT07706075
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two standard IV medicines—verapamil and metoprolol—to see which controls rapid heart rate better in adults with atrial fibrillation who are otherwise stable. Patients receive one of the drugs in the emergency department, and their heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored for 30 minutes. The goal is to find which drug works faster and more safely, helping doctors make evidence-based choices.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- intravenous verapamil or intravenous metoprolol
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works faster or more safely, it could help doctors choose the best treatment for atrial fibrillation with rapid heart rate in the emergency room.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Both drugs can cause low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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