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Effect of Magnesium sulfate in organophosphorus poisoning

Clinical trial of comparison of magnesium sulfate and placebo as supplement to standard treatment in patients with organophosphorus poisoning.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016092823552N10
Enrollment
80
Registered
2016-11-07
Start date
2016-10-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: organophosphorus poisoning. Condition 2: organophosphorus poisoning. Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group receive, Magnesium sulfate 50% at a dose of 2 grams bolus infusion for 30 minutes plus routine treatment, followed by the same dose infusion every 2 hours up to 3 do
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Intervention group receive, Magnesium sulfate 50% at a dose of 2 grams bolus infusion for 30 minutes plus routine treatment, followed by the same dose infusion every 2 hours up to 3 doses.
Control group receive placebo (normal saline) as same volume of magnesium sulfate added to routine treatment.

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 65 years old; patients with acute organophosphorus poisoning who do not receive medical care in another medical center; Taking time less than 2 hours after poisoning; Patients satisfaction. Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in the study; Concomitant use of drugs or other substance accidentally or as a suicidal attempt; History of severe complications or sensitivity to Magnesium sulfate; History of heart block, Myocardial infarction, severe renal failure, Hepatitis and Addison's disease; Patients death.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Tracheal secretions. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Respiratory crackle. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Size of pupils. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Deep tendon reflexes. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Salivary secretions. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Fasciculation severity. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Liver function test. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Blood urea nitrogen. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Creatinine. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Serum level of electrolytes. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Blood sugar. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Arterial blood gasses. Timepoint: every 30 minutes after each injection. Method of measurement: Blood test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Abolfazl Jokar

Vali-e-Asr hospital

dr.a.jokar@gmail.com+98 86 3223 1104

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026