E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Inability of the heart to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs. |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Cardiovascular Diseases [C14] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10074631 |
E.1.2 | Term | Systolic heart failure |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004849 |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10019279 |
E.1.2 | Term | Heart failure |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004849 |
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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 |
Evaluate the effects of HNO donor BMS-986231 on 4-hour urine output in patients with HFrEF after administration of 40 mg of IV furosemide |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
- Assess the effect of BMS-986231 on fractional excretion of Na (FeNa)
- Assess the effect of BMS-986231 on fractional excretion of K (FeK)
- Assess the effects of BMS-986231 on furosemide urinary and plasma concentration and the ratio urinary sodium to urinary furosemide
- Assess safety of BMS-986231 |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1) Signed Written Informed Consent
a) Subjects will be required to provide a written informed consent.
2)Type of Participant and Target Disease Characteristics
a) Males and Females, ages 18 or age of majority or older.
b) Left ventricular EF <45%, as assessed by echocardiography, a multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan within 18 months.
c) On stable chronic guideline-directed therapy for HF including chronic loop diuretics, ACEi, ARBs, MRAs, ARNI or / and β-blockers as tolerated, with no changes of these medications in the past 2 weeks.
d) Not applicable per Protocol Amendment 3.0
e) Not applicable per Protocol Amendment 3.0
f) Not applicable per Protocol Amendment 3.0
g) Elevated natriuretic peptides (N terminal-pro BNP [NT-proBNP] ≥ 200 pg/mL or brain natriuretic peptide [BNP] ≥ 60 pg/mL). For subjects with atrial fibrillation, NT-proBNP ≥ 400 pg/mL or BNP ≥ 120 pg/mL.
h) Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) between 30 and 80 mL/min/1.73m2.
3) Age and Reproductive Status
a) Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of human chorionic gonadotropin [HCG]) within 24 hours prior to the start of each study treatment.
b) Women must not be breastfeeding.
c) WOCBP must agree to follow instructions for methods of highly effective contraception for 31 days after discontinuation (duration of study drug exposure plus 30 days duration of one ovulatory cycle).
d) Males who are sexually active with WOCBP must require these partners to follow instructions for highly effective methods of contraception for 91 days after discontinuation (duration of study drug plus 90 days (duration of sperm turnover).
e) Azoospermic males are exempt from contraceptive requirements. WOCBP who are continuously not heterosexually active are also exempt from contraceptive requirements, but still must undergo pregnancy testing as described in this section.
Investigators shall advise on the use of highly effective methods of contraception, which have a failure rate of < 1% when used consistently and correctly.
Local laws and regulations may require use of alternative and/or additional contraception methods. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1)Target Disease Exceptions
a) SBP < 115 mm Hg or > 180 mm Hg at screening or pre-randomization.
b) Heart rate < 50 beats per minute (bpm) or > 120 bpm at screening or pre-randomization.
c) Primary HF etiology attributable to either restrictive/obstructive cardiomyopathy, idiopathic hypertrophic or uncorrected severe valvular disease as defined by American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC)/European Society of Cardiology (ESC) criteria.
d) Patients with urinary/prostate disorders with urinary retention/significant bladder dysfunction or urinary incontinence.
e) Inability to comply with the serial urine collection procedures.
f) Pericardial tamponade or constrictive pericarditis.
g) Left ventricular (LV) assist device or prior heart transplant.
h) Hospitalized for acute decompensated HF in the previous month.
i) New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV symptoms of HF.
j) Hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome, coronary revascularization or acute myocardial infarction during the previous 90 days prior to screening.
k) Have a history of a cerebral vascular accident (cerebrovascular accident [CVA] or stroke) or of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) during the previous 90 days prior to screening.
l) Considered clinically unstable for any condition.
m) Serious comorbid non-cardiovascular disease in which the life expectancy of the subject is < 3 months.
n) Liver disease defined as history of cirrhosis with evidence of portal hypertension such as varices, or encephalopathy, or total bilirubin > 3 mg/dL (> 34.2 μmol/L) or significant elevation of liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase [AST], alanine aminotransferase [ALT] > 3 times the upper limit of normal).
o) Prior solid organ transplant.
2)Prior/Concomitant Therapy
a) Patients taking thiazides / metolazone or potassium-sparing diuretics (with the exception of spironolactone or eplerenone at doses ≤ 50 mg/day which are allowed).
3)Physical and Laboratory Test Findings
a) Have persistent abnormal serum electrolytes not resolved between screening and start of the study drug infusion, as defined by any of the following:
i)A sodium (Na+) concentration < 130 or > 145 mEq/L (mmol/L).
ii)A potassium (K+) concentration < 3.2 or > 5.5 mEq/L (mmol/L).
b) Have severe anemia, as documented by a hemoglobin < 9 g/dL (< 5.59 mmol/L).
4)Allergies and Adverse Drug Reaction
a) Any history of allergic reaction to components of BMS-986231, Captisol® or potassium acetate.
b) Any history of allergic reactions to furosemide.
5)Other Exclusion Criteria
a) Prisoners or participants who are involuntarily incarcerated. (Note: under certain specific circumstances a person who has been imprisoned may be included or permitted to continue as a participant. Strict conditions apply and Bristol-Myers Squibb’s approval is required).
b) Participants who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical (e.g., infectious disease) illness.
c) Participation in an investigational clinical drug study within 30 days or 5 elimination half-lives, (whichever is longer) prior to randomization.
d) Prior participation and treatment in a study using BMS-986231.
e) Alcohol beverage consumption within 6 hours prior to randomization.
f) Body weight < 45 kg or ≥ 140 kg.
g) Site personel and their families. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
4-hour urinary output following intravenous administration of 40 mg furosemide to HFrEF patients receiving BMS-986231 infusion compared to placebo |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
At the end of the 8-hour infusion |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
- FeNa in patients with HFrEF while on BMS 986231 compared to placebo
- FeK in patients with HFrEF while on BMS 986231 compared to placebo
- Furosemide urinary and plasma concentration in patients with HFrEF while on BMS-986231 compared to placebo
- Ratio Urinary Na to Urinary furosemide after BMS 986231 compared to placebo
- Clinically relevant hypotension during infusion, AEs, clinical laboratory values, vital signs, ECGs, telemetry, physical examinations. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
During and at the end of the 8-hour infusion |
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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 | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
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) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
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.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
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 | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
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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End of trial is defined as the last visit or scheduled procedure for the last participant. |
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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 | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 27 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 27 |