E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
We will investigate the effect of sildenafil on pulmonary artery pressure in Heart failure patients (impaired heart function). Patients will be recruited from the Heart Failure clinic at Castle Hill Hospital if they have evidence of heart dysfunction and tricuspid regurgitation (allowed pulmonary artery pressure measurement by echocardiography) will be enrolled. |
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MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10002034 |
E.1.2 | Term | Anaemia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10040756 |
E.1.2 | Term | Sinusitis NOS |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10016807 |
E.1.2 | Term | Fluid retention |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10022437 |
E.1.2 | Term | Insomnia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10016998 |
E.1.2 | Term | Forehead headache |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10010108 |
E.1.2 | Term | Common migraine |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10002855 |
E.1.2 | Term | Anxiety |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10044565 |
E.1.2 | Term | Tremor |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10033987 |
E.1.2 | Term | Paresthesia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10006790 |
E.1.2 | Term | Burning sensation NOS |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10020937 |
E.1.2 | Term | Hypoaesthesia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10007882 |
E.1.2 | Term | Cellulitis |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10022000 |
E.1.2 | Term | Influenza |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10038870 |
E.1.2 | Term | Retinal hemorrhage |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10047544 |
E.1.2 | Term | Visual disturbance NOS |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10047513 |
E.1.2 | Term | Vision blurred |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10034960 |
E.1.2 | Term | Photophobia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10008795 |
E.1.2 | Term | Chromatopsia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10051819 |
E.1.2 | Term | Cyanopsia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10015910 |
E.1.2 | Term | Eye blood shot |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10015946 |
E.1.2 | Term | Eye irritation |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10038189 |
E.1.2 | Term | Red eye |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10047531 |
E.1.2 | Term | Visual acuity reduced |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10013036 |
E.1.2 | Term | Diplopia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10000173 |
E.1.2 | Term | Abnormal sensation in eye |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10047340 |
E.1.2 | Term | Vertigo |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10065027 |
E.1.2 | Term | Sudden deafness |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10016825 |
E.1.2 | Term | Flushing |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10006461 |
E.1.2 | Term | Bronchitis NOS |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10015090 |
E.1.2 | Term | Epistaxis |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10039092 |
E.1.2 | Term | Rhinitis NOS |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10011224 |
E.1.2 | Term | Cough |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10028735 |
E.1.2 | Term | Nasal congestion |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10012735 |
E.1.2 | Term | Diarrhoea |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10013946 |
E.1.2 | Term | Dyspepsia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10017869 |
E.1.2 | Term | Gastritis NOS |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10017888 |
E.1.2 | Term | Gastroenteritis |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10017885 |
E.1.2 | Term | Gastrooesophageal reflux disease |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10019022 |
E.1.2 | Term | Haemorrhoids |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10000060 |
E.1.2 | Term | Abdominal distension |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10013781 |
E.1.2 | Term | Dry mouth |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10001760 |
E.1.2 | Term | Alopecia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10015150 |
E.1.2 | Term | Erythema |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10029410 |
E.1.2 | Term | Night sweats |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10040913 |
E.1.2 | Term | Skin rash |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10028411 |
E.1.2 | Term | Myalgia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10003988 |
E.1.2 | Term | Back pain |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10018800 |
E.1.2 | Term | Gynaecomastia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10036661 |
E.1.2 | Term | Priapism |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10052791 |
E.1.2 | Term | Erection increased (excl priapism) |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10037660 |
E.1.2 | Term | Pyrexia |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10042438 |
E.1.2 | Term | Sudden hearing loss, unspecified |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10033425 |
E.1.2 | Term | Pain in extremity |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of sildenafil citrate (a vasodilator licensed to treat erectile dysfunction and primary pulmonary artery hypertension) compared to placebo on pulmonary artery pressures and right ventricular function at rest and during a low level exercise test on air and during mild hypoxia (15% oxygen), in patients with heart failure.
15% oxygen concentration is chosen as this is the concentration of oxygen present in aeroplane cabins during high altitude flight and we have previoulsy validate this model as safe. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Is the proposed model robust enough to become an industry standard for Phase II clinical trials of secondary pulmonary hypertension?
What is the pattern of response of pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular function to exercise and hypoxia and to what extent is this related to mitral regurgitation and left ventricular filling pressures? |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | Yes |
E.2.3.1 | Full title, date and version of each sub-study and their related objectives |
This work follows on from BHF Project Grant no PG/07/028/22643 “A pilot study to examine risk associated with air travel in patients with chronic heart failure”. (REC number :07/H1304/78) As part of this study we have measured cardiac function prior to and after breathing 15% oxygen for up to one hour at rest and during low-level steady-state exercise. This has shown that a substantial proportion of patients with heart failure develop pulmonary hypertension, as judged by tricuspid regurgitation velocities, when breathing 15% oxygen and that this is further exacerbated by low-level steady state bicycle exercise.
The objective of this new application is to determine whether these effects can be reduced or reversed by sildenafil. This could create a non-invasive clinical model for the study of a variety of agents on the pulmonary vasculature of patients with heart failure
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E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Inclusion criteria: - Stable heart failure. - LVEF <40% or NT-proBNP >600pg/ml. - Tricuspid Regurgitation velocity must be measurable reliably by echocardiography to estimate the pulmonary artery systolic. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Exclusion - Primary valve disease. - Oxygen saturation of <90% on air at rest (severe pulmonary disease) in whom a normal hypoxiama state could not be assessed. - Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, in whom pulmonary artery pressure may be underestimated. - Arrhythmias precluding accurate measurement by echocardiography. - Patients with severe optic neuropathy (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). - Patients prescribed long-acting nitrates within the previous 24 hours or short-acting agents within 6 hours(Interaction with sildenafil). - Patients with ritonavir treatment (ritonavir is protease inhibitor with a highly potent CYP3A4)(Interaction with sildenafil). - Patients receiving inducers such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, efavirenz, nevirapine, rifampin,rifabutin (CYP3A4 inductors) will be excluded as patients receiving ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir (CYP3A4 inhibitors). - Patients prescribed a sildenafil derivative within 24h time period before study procedures are followed. - Patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction, stroke, or life-threatening arrhythmia within the last 6 months. - Patients with coronary artery disease causing unstable angina. - Patients with hypertension (BP >170/110). - Patients with retinitis pigmentosa (a minority of these patients have genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases). - Patients currently on bosentan therapy. - Patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis or Peyronie's disease) or in patients who have conditions, which may predispose them to priapism (such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma or leukemia). - Pregnant woman |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary outcome will be the effect of sildenafil citrate compared to placebo on systolic pulmonary artery pressure during low-level, steady-state exercise while breathing 15% oxygen.
The systolic pulmonary artery pressure will be assessed by the measurement of the tricuspid regurgitation peak velocity added with the estimated right atrial pressure by echocardiography (=4*(tricuspid peak velocity)2+right atrial pressure. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | No |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | Yes |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | Yes |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| Yes |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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It is a pharmaco-physiological study. The end of the trial will be when at the end of the patients inclusion (n=60 patients). |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |