SCREEN-HFI (SCReening Evaluation of the Evolution of New Heart Failure Intervention Study)
- Registration Number
- NCT00604006
- Lead Sponsor
- Monash University
- Brief Summary
Individuals who were a part of the investigators Screen-HF study (NCT00400257) whose BNP level are in the top quintile will be offered participation in this study. Participants will be randomised to receive either spironolactone or placebo for three years. Participants will then be monitored for indications of heart failure. It is anticipated that the medication will reduce the development of heart failure in this group.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
- Was recruited to SCREEN-HF
- Has provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Uncorrected hyperkalaemia
- eGFR < 30 ml/min
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Group B Placebo - Group A Spironolactone -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Effectiveness of Spironolactone in preventing heart failure 1 year and 3 year Cost effectiveness of Spironolactone prevention 3 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Development of evidence of LV dysfunction, either systolic or diastolic, on echocardiography and/or symptomatic heart failure 1 year and 3 year Change in 6 minute walk test between the two groups 1 year and 3 years Change in quality of life between the two groups 1 year and 3 year Change in left ventricular remodelling parameters 1 year and 3 years
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Alfred Hospital
🇦🇺Melbourne, Victoria, Australia