Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effects of Magnesium on Individuals Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (NCT NCT00041392)

NCT ID: NCT00041392

Last Updated: 2013-07-30

Results Overview

To characterize cognitive function over time, while minimizing potential redundancy in the cognitive measures, a factor analysis was performed on the cognitive test scores from baseline. We chose a four-factor solution, which represents 4 cognitive domains: verbal memory, abstraction and visuo-spatial orientation (executive function), visual memory and attention and concentration. To quantify overall cognitive function, a baseline cognitive index was first calculated as the mean of the 4 preoperative domain scores. The cognitive index score has a mean of zero and standard deviation of 0.5. Thus, any positive score is above the mean, any negative score is below the mean, and a score of 0.5 represents 1 SD above the mean. A continuous change score was then calculated by subtracting the baseline from the 6-week cognitive index. Negative scores indicate decline and positive scores indicate improvement.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

389 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Measured at baseline and 6 weeks

Results posted on

2013-07-30

Participant Flow

Hospital and preoperative clinic

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Magnesium
100 mg/kg magnesium
0.9 % Saline
100 mg/kg 0.9 % saline
Overall Study
STARTED
198
191
Overall Study
COMPLETED
198
191
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effects of Magnesium on Individuals Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Magnesium
n=198 Participants
100 mg/kg magnesium
0.9 % Saline
n=191 Participants
100 mg/kg 0.9 % saline
Total
n=389 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
78 Participants
n=5 Participants
74 Participants
n=7 Participants
152 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
120 Participants
n=5 Participants
117 Participants
n=7 Participants
237 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
68.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=5 Participants
68.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.0 • n=7 Participants
68.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
54 Participants
n=5 Participants
66 Participants
n=7 Participants
120 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
144 Participants
n=5 Participants
125 Participants
n=7 Participants
269 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
198 participants
n=5 Participants
191 participants
n=7 Participants
389 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured at baseline and 6 weeks

To characterize cognitive function over time, while minimizing potential redundancy in the cognitive measures, a factor analysis was performed on the cognitive test scores from baseline. We chose a four-factor solution, which represents 4 cognitive domains: verbal memory, abstraction and visuo-spatial orientation (executive function), visual memory and attention and concentration. To quantify overall cognitive function, a baseline cognitive index was first calculated as the mean of the 4 preoperative domain scores. The cognitive index score has a mean of zero and standard deviation of 0.5. Thus, any positive score is above the mean, any negative score is below the mean, and a score of 0.5 represents 1 SD above the mean. A continuous change score was then calculated by subtracting the baseline from the 6-week cognitive index. Negative scores indicate decline and positive scores indicate improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Magnesium
n=198 Participants
100 mg/kg magnesium
0.9 % Saline
n=191 Participants
100 mg/kg 0.9 % saline
Cognitive Function
0.07 Continuous cognitive change score
Standard Deviation 0.28
0.12 Continuous cognitive change score
Standard Deviation 0.28

Adverse Events

Magnesium

Serious events: 37 serious events
Other events: 137 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

0.9 % Saline

Serious events: 32 serious events
Other events: 109 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Magnesium
n=198 participants at risk
100 mg/kg magnesium
0.9 % Saline
n=191 participants at risk
100 mg/kg 0.9 % saline
Immune system disorders
Fever
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 2
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 2
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Ventricular tachycardia
1.5%
3/198 • Number of events 4
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 4
Cardiac disorders
Pacemaker placement
2.0%
4/198 • Number of events 6
1.0%
2/191 • Number of events 6
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac arrest
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/191
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 2
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Congestive heart failure
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 2
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Hypotension
2.0%
4/198 • Number of events 4
0.00%
0/191
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac death
1.0%
2/198 • Number of events 3
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI bleed
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 2
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small bowel obstruction
0.00%
0/198
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/191
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bleeding
4.0%
8/198 • Number of events 10
1.0%
2/191 • Number of events 10
Surgical and medical procedures
Reexploration for bleeding
1.5%
3/198 • Number of events 6
1.6%
3/191 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Sternal wound infection
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 2
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Stroke
2.5%
5/198 • Number of events 11
3.1%
6/191 • Number of events 11
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.51%
1/198 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/191
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
1.0%
2/198 • Number of events 5
1.6%
3/191 • Number of events 5
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
1.0%
2/198 • Number of events 10
4.2%
8/191 • Number of events 10
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
4.0%
8/198 • Number of events 14
3.1%
6/191 • Number of events 14
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory distress
1.5%
3/198 • Number of events 6
1.6%
3/191 • Number of events 6
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal insufficiency
2.0%
4/198 • Number of events 5
0.52%
1/191 • Number of events 5
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
1.5%
3/198 • Number of events 5
1.0%
2/191 • Number of events 5

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Magnesium
n=198 participants at risk
100 mg/kg magnesium
0.9 % Saline
n=191 participants at risk
100 mg/kg 0.9 % saline
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal Insufficiency
6.1%
12/198
2.1%
4/191
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Postoperative bleeding
5.6%
11/198
4.2%
8/191
Cardiac disorders
Hypotension
5.6%
11/198
5.2%
10/191
Cardiac disorders
Anemia
8.1%
16/198
3.7%
7/191
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
39.4%
78/198
34.6%
66/191
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
4.5%
9/198
7.3%
14/191

Additional Information

Dr. Mark F. Newman

Duke University

Phone: 919-681-6646

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place