Positron Emission Tomography to Assess the Effect of Camzyos on Ischaemia in HOCM: PEACH Trial

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Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy \(HOCM\); Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction; Myocardial Ischaemia
• Interventions: Drug: Camzyos (Mavacamten)

• Registration Number: NCT07120776
• Lead Sponsor: University of Manchester

Brief Summary

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a heritable heart condition that leads to the thickening of the heart muscle and causes obstruction of blood flow, impeding it's ejection from the heart (LVOT obstruction). Often individuals with HOCM suffer from chest pain and shortness of breath due to lack of oxygen supply (ischaemia) to the heart muscle in the absence of blockages in the coronary arteries.

Despite proven advances in treatment of LVOT obstruction with the novel medication Camzyos (Mavacamten), there is a limited understanding of its effect on myocardial ischaemia.

This study, called the PEACH Trial, is designed to assess whether Camzyos also improves blood supply (perfusion) to the heart muscle in patients with HOCM. A specialised imaging technique called Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET-CT), using Rubidium-82 will be used to evaluate blood flow to the heart muscle before and after treatment. Camzyos is part of participants' regular clinical treatment and is not being supplied, administered, or influenced by the study in any way.

Participants with HOCM who are starting treatment with Camzyos as part of their clinical care will undergo a baseline PET-CT scan (if not already done), and a second scan after 12 months. The follow-up scan is done solely for research purposes. The scans will allow researchers to evaluate whether the medication improves myocardial perfusion in addition to relieving outflow obstruction.

The study is sponsored by the University of Manchester and funded by Bristol Myers Squibb. It will involve up to 75 participants recruited at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The findings could help improve understanding of how Camzyos works and support personalised treatment approaches in HOCM.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-11
• Study First Posted: 2025-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2025-08-13
• Study Start: 2025-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2027-05
• Study Completion: 2027-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

1. Written informed consent.
2. Aged 18 and over.
3. Confirmed diagnosis of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) based on diagnostic criteria, such as unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy with a maximal wall thickness ≥15 mm in the absence of uncontrolled hypertension, valvular heart disease, or HCM phenocopies such as amyloidosis and storage disorders, and presence of either a resting or provoked peak left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient ≥30 mmHg.
4. Symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischaemia (chest pain, shortness of breath on exertion) with a clinical indication for Rb-PET.
5. Eligible for Mavacamten treatment according to standard clinical guidelines. [see: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta913/chapter/1-Recommendations]. Mavacamten is part of participants' regular clinical treatment and is not being supplied, administered, or influenced by the study in any way.
6. PET-CT performed for clinical reasons at any time in the preceding 18 months if reported as abnormal.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (epicardial coronary stenosis >50%, assessed by either invasive coronary angiography or computed tomography angiography (CTCA). Patients will undergo the initial PET study as part of their routine clinical care. If evidence of ischaemia is identified, the standard next step would involve either CT coronary angiography or, in some cases, invasive angiography to guide further clinical management. If the angiography reveals a clear lesion responsible for the ischaemia identified on PET, the patient will not be eligible for inclusion in the study and will not be approached. Conversely, if the angiography does not identify a definitive cause for the ischaemia, it will be presumed to be of microvascular origin. In such cases, the patient becomes eligible for the study and will be approached to discuss participation and provide consent at this stage. It is important to emphasize that any angiographic procedure occurs prior to consent and as part of routine clinical care. No angiographic investigations are planned or conducted as part of the study protocol. Data from the clinical angiogram will not be included in the study, except to note a 'positive angiogram' as a reason for patient exclusion.

2. Contraindications to Mavacamten, including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 55%, hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the drug.

3. Contraindication to Rubidium PET-CT, including:

   • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
   • Severe claustrophobia.
   • Morbid obesity when the patient dimensions are beyond the scanning chamber capacity.

4. Any medical condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator, may place the patient at higher risk from his/her participation in the study, or is likely to prevent the patient from complying with the requirements of the study or completing the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Camzyos (Mavacamten) Treatment Group	Camzyos (Mavacamten)	Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) who are clinically prescribed Camzyos (Mavacamten) as part of standard care. Participants will undergo baseline(standard care) and 12-month follow-up (research scan) myocardial perfusion PET-CT scans to assess the effect of Camzyos on myocardial ischaemia.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Myocardial Ischaemia:	12 months	This will be assessed using Rubidium PET-CT. Looking at change in parameters such as coronary flow capacity (CFC).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient-Reported Symptoms	12 months	Secondary outcomes: NYHA Functional Class: Improvement in NYHA functional class will be evaluated to assess changes in functional capacity and symptom severity.; New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification - Ordinal scale ranging from Class I (no symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity) to Class IV (severe limitations; symptoms present even at rest). Lower classes indicate better functional status, and improvement is reflected by a decrease in NYHA class from baseline.
Subgroup Analyses	12 months	Differences in Efficacy Based on Patient Subgroups: • Subgroup Analyses: The study will investigate differences in the impact of Mavacamten on myocardial ischemia and symptoms based on: o Baseline LVOT Gradient Levels (mmHg) (higher vs. lower LVOT gradients)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom