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Heart FailureNCT01542502

Pilot Feasibility Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Anakinra in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

A study testing Anakinra in people with Heart Failure, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This will be a randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study to measure the safety and feasibility of Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockade with Anakinra in patients with stable heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Heart Failure
What is being tested?
Anakinra
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
12 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2012to Jun 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Symptoms and signs of congestive heart failure
  • Recent Imaging Study (<12 months) showing Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) >50% and Left Ventricular End Diastolic Volume Index (LVEDVI) <97ml/m2
  • Evidence of abnormal Left Ventricular (LV) relaxation, filling, diastolic distensibility, and diastolic stiffness as shown by one of the following:
  • Invasive Hemodynamic measurements
  • mean Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure (mPCW) >12
  • Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure (LVEDP) >16 mmHg
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  • Tissue Doppler Echocardiogram
  • E/E' >15
  • E/E' 8-15 and one of the following
  • Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Left Atrial Enlargement
  • E/A <0.5 + Deceleration Time (DT) >280 (if >50yrs of age)
  • Biomarkers
  • Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) >200pg/mL

Who cannot join

  • Age <18
  • Recent changes (previous 3 months) in HF maintenance medications (beta-blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors, aldosterone antagonists, vasodilators, cardiac glycosides, diuretics)
  • Hospitalization for worsening Heart Failure (HF) or acute decompensated HF within the previous 12months
  • Anticipated need for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or automated-implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD)
  • Angina or electrocardiograph (ECG) changes that limit maximum exertion during cardiopulmonary exercise testing
  • Active infection including chronic infection
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  • Active cancer
  • Recent (<14 days) use of anti-inflammatory drugs (not including Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs [NSAIDs]), Chronic inflammatory disorder (including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus), malignancy, or any comorbidity limiting survival or ability to complete the study
  • Pregnancy (determined by urine pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential)
  • Inability to give informed consent
  • Other conditions limiting completion of cardiopulmonary exercise test or completion of the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298

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About this study

This will be a randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study to measure the safety and feasibility of Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockade with Anakinra in patients with stable heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Conditions
Heart Failure
Being tested
Anakinra, Placebo
Keywords
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, Diastolic heart failure, Aerobic exercise performance
Medical subject headings
Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • AnakinraDrug

    Also called Recombinant human Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, Kineret

    Anakinra 100 mg daily subcutaneous injection

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Sodium Chloride (NaCl) 0.9%

    Placebo daily subcutaneous injection

Study groups in NCT01542502
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AnakinraExperimentalTreatment with daily subcutaneous injections of Anakinra 100 mg
Receives: Drug: Anakinra
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorTreatment with daily subcutaneous injection of placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Peak Oxygen Consumption (Peak VO2)

    The primary endpoint is the change in peak oxygen consumption among stable heart failure patients (n = 12) following 14-days treatment with daily doses of Anakinra 100 mg (SC, subcutaneous).

    Measured: 14 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Exercise Time

    Interval change from baseline in duration of exercise during a standardized cardiopulmonary exercise test upon completion of 2 weeks treatment

    Measured: 14 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Mar 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2012
  3. Primary completionJun 2013
  4. Study completionJun 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01542502
Sponsor's protocol ID
HM14079
Status last verified
Dec 2016
First submitted
23 Feb 2012
Last updated
6 Feb 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Anakinra in people with Heart Failure, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 15 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 7 Apr 2016). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Peak Oxygen Consumption (Peak VO2) (time frame: 14 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Feb 2017.

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