Clinical trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Official title PAH Exercise Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06941441
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding a home exercise program to sotatercept therapy is safe. It also looks at how well it works for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have stable pulmonary arterial hypertension and can start sotatercept.
- What's involved
- You will receive sotatercept medicine at no cost. You will follow a home exercise plan and wear a wrist tracker that monitors activity and oxygen levels.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 26 weeks with visits during the 24‑week treatment period.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Documented diagnostic right heart catheterization (RHC) at any time prior to screening confirming the diagnosis of WHO PAH Group 1 in any of the...
- Symptomatic PH classified as WHO FC II or III
- Baseline RHC performed during the Screening Period documenting a minimum PVR of ≥ 5 WU and a pulmonary capillary wedge (PCWP) or left ventricular...
- Receiving stable background therapy for PAH for \>90 days and will continue receiving throughout trial.
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosis of PH WHO Groups 2, 3, 4, or 5
- Diagnosis of the following PAH Group 1 subtypes: human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated PAH, PAH associated with portal hypertension...
- Hemoglobin at screening above gender-specific ULN
- Baseline platelet count \< 50,000/mm3 (\< 50.0 × 109/L) at screening
- Uncontrolled systemic hypertension as evidenced by sitting systolic BP \> 160 mmHg or sitting diastolic BP \> 100 mmHg during screening visit after a...
- Pregnant or breastfeeding females
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Documented diagnostic right heart catheterization (RHC) at any time prior to screening confirming the diagnosis of WHO PAH Group 1 in any of the following subtypes: Idiopathic PAH, Heritable PAH, Drug/toxin-induced PAH...
- Symptomatic PH classified as WHO FC II or III
- Baseline RHC performed during the Screening Period documenting a minimum PVR of ≥ 5 WU and a pulmonary capillary wedge (PCWP) or left ventricular end-diastolic pressure of ≤ 15 mmHg
- Receiving stable background therapy for PAH for \>90 days and will continue receiving throughout trial.
- Initiation of Sotatercept is clinically indicated
- Willing and able to participate in a remotely-monitored home exercise program for 24 weeks
- Ability to adhere to study visit schedule and understand and comply with all protocol requirements
- Ability to understand and provide written informed consent
- Diagnosis of PH WHO Groups 2, 3, 4, or 5
- Diagnosis of the following PAH Group 1 subtypes: human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated PAH, PAH associated with portal hypertension, schistosomiasis-associated PAH and pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
- Hemoglobin at screening above gender-specific ULN
- Baseline platelet count \< 50,000/mm3 (\< 50.0 × 109/L) at screening
- Uncontrolled systemic hypertension as evidenced by sitting systolic BP \> 160 mmHg or sitting diastolic BP \> 100 mmHg during screening visit after a period of rest; Baseline systolic BP \< 90 mmHg at screening
- Pregnant or breastfeeding females
- Clinical laboratory liver and kidney function tests outside of normal range
- Currently enrolled in or have completed any other investigational product study within 30 days for small-molecule drugs or within 5 half-lives for biologics prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Prior exposure to sotatercept (ACE-011) or luspatercept (ACE-536) or known allergic reaction to either one
- History of full pneumonectomy
- Initiation of a structured exercise program within 90 days prior or planned initiation during the study
- Known history of portal hypertension or chronic liver disease, including hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C (with evidence of recent infection and/or active virus replication), defined as mild to severe hepatic impairment...
- Cardiac related history: History of restrictive, constrictive, or congestive cardiomyopathy; History of atrial septostomy within 180 days prior to the screening visit
- Cerebrovascular accident within 3 months prior to the screening visit
- Acutely decompensated heart failure within 14 days prior to the screening visit, as per investigator assessment
- Significant (≥ 2+ regurgitation) mitral regurgitation or aortic regurgitation valvular disease
- Received intravenous inotropes (e.g., dobutamine, dopamine, norepinephrine, vasopressin) within 30 days prior to the screening visit
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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