Hemodynamic Effects of Rolofylline in the Treatment of Patients With Heart Failure (7418-503)
- Registration Number
- NCT00729222
- Lead Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Brief Summary
The study will estimate the effects of rolofylline, alone and in addition to loop diuretic therapy on pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and other hemodynamic parameters, in patients with heart failure and renal impairment.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients with heart failure and renal impairment, currently using furosemide, with systolic blood pressure >95 mm Hg
Exclusion Criteria
- Patient has active infection, use of diuretic within 3 hours of screening visit, has acute tubular necrosis or severe pulmonary disease, any heart problems within the last two weeks
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 2 rolofylline rolofylline
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method change in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure from baseline to 4 and 8 hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, pulmonary vascular resistance, pulmonary pressure and right atrial pressure from baseline to 4 and 8 hours
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What are the molecular mechanisms by which rolofylline modulates hemodynamics in heart failure patients with renal impairment?
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What adverse events were observed in phase 2 trials of rolofylline for heart failure and renal impairment?
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