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SCREEN-HFI (SCReening Evaluation of the Evolution of New Heart Failure Intervention Study)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure
Interventions
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
  1. Was recruited to SCREEN-HF
  2. Has provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Uncorrected hyperkalaemia
  2. eGFR < 30 ml/min

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group BPlacebo-
Group ASpironolactone-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effectiveness of Spironolactone in preventing heart failure1 year and 3 year
Cost effectiveness of Spironolactone prevention3 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Development of evidence of LV dysfunction, either systolic or diastolic, on echocardiography and/or symptomatic heart failure1 year and 3 year
Change in 6 minute walk test between the two groups1 year and 3 years
Change in quality of life between the two groups1 year and 3 year
Change in left ventricular remodelling parameters1 year and 3 years

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alfred Hospital

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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