Voriconazole-Induced QT Interval Prolongation: A Prospective Study
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The antifungal voriconazole is effective for the treatment of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients. A serious adverse reaction is QT interval prolongation, which may precede life-threatening arrhythmias, such as torsades de pointes. Although ventricular arrhythmias are mentioned as a possible adverse effect of voriconazole, thus far, the incidence and clear recommendations for QT follow-up have not been published. This prospective observational study aimed at describing the incidence of voriconazole induced- QT interval prolongation in the pediatric population and determine the risk factors for this phenomenon.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- QT interval prolongation [up to three months of treatment]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- oral or IV treatment with voriconazole
Exclusion Criteria:
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No data prior to initiation of voriconazole treatment on QT interval (baseline ECG)
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Renal insufficiency or dialysis treatment
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Schneider childrens medical center of Isreal | Petah Tikva | Israel |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Rabin Medical Center
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 0483-16-RMC