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A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Trial on the Safety and Efficacy of Istaroxime for Cardiogenic Shock SCAI Stage C (SEISMiC-C)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Cardiogenic Shock
Registration Number
2023-507243-11-02
Lead Sponsor
Windtree Therapeutics Inc.
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this trial is to assess the ability of istaroxime to increase SBP in patients with Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) Stage C cardiogenic shock, defined as hospitalization for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with persistent hypotension, and since admission to the hospital and throughout screening, have not received digoxin and are not on cardiovascular, respiratory, or renal mechanical support.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Authorised, recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

Signed informed consent form (ICF)

Clinical presentation consistent with SCAI Stage C cardiogenic shock caused by ADHF and meeting the criteria in Table 5 1.

Admitted to ICU within 36 hours prior to randomization with pulmonary congestion on chest x-ray (airspace opacification, Kerley B lines, pleural effusion, etc.) or lung ultrasound (B-lines) and BNP ≥ 400 pg/mL or NT-proBNP ≥ 1400 pg/mL

Males and females, 18 to 85 years of age (inclusive).

History of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 40%.

Persistent hypotension defined as SBP between 70 and 90 mmHg for 2 readings with concomitant signs of hypoperfusion.

Echocardiogram during initial hospitalization confirming ejection fraction ≤ 40% and no evidence of other pathology to confound interpretation of cardiac physiology (eg, pericardial effusion).

Exclusion Criteria

Patient is in SCAI B (BP increased above 90 mmHg despite no vasoactive or inotrope therapy) or SCAI D (continuously deteriorating BP and hypoperfusion despite vasoactive or inotrope therapy).

Stroke or TIA within 3 months.

Severe obstructive valvular lesions including severe aortic or mitral stenosis.

Primary hypertrophic or restrictive cardiomyopathy or systemic illness known to be associated with infiltrative heart disease.

Admission for AHF triggered primarily by a correctable etiology such as significant arrhythmia (inclusive of atrial fibrillation as the main reason for admission), infection, severe anemia, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, exacerbation of COPD, planned admission for device implantation, or over-diuresis as a cause of hypotension.

Pericardial constriction or active pericarditis.

Significant ventricular arrhythmia prior to screening (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation) or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shock within the past month or history of sudden death within 6 months.

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), ICD, or pacemaker implantation within the past month.

Uncontrolled arrythmia.

Sustained hypotension (SBP < 70 mmHg) for at least 30 minutes from the time of arrival to the hospital.

Systolic BP > 120 mmHg during the hour prior to randomization.

Lactate < 2 mmol/L (unless the patient meets the criteria in bullet 2 of Table 5-1) or lactate > 5 mmol/L prior to randomization.

Cor pulmonale or other causes of isolated right-sided HF or not related to left ventricular dysfunction.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Suspected sepsis; fever > 38° or active infection requiring IV antimicrobial treatment.

Body weight < 40 kg or ≥ 150 kg.

Laboratory exclusions: a. Hemoglobin < 9 g/dl, b. Platelet count < 100,000/µl, c. Serum potassium > 5.3 mmol/l or < 3.5 mmol/l.

A life expectancy < 3 months based on the judgment of the investigator.

Severe pulmonary or thyroid disease.

Pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or currently breast-feeding.

Ongoing drug or alcohol abuse.

Participation in another interventional trial within the past 30 days.

Cardiogenic shock due to any other condition besides acute decompensation of chronic heart failure.

Any of the following in the past 30 days: acute coronary syndrome, coronary revascularization, MI, CABG, or percutaneous coronary intervention.

Current (within 6 hours of screening) or anticipated need for treatment with renal support including ultrafiltration, or mechanical circulatory, ventilatory or renal support (intra-aortic balloon pump, endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, or any ventricular assist device) such as persistent hypoperfusion and hypotension.

History of heart transplant or UNOS priority 1a heart transplant listing.

Ongoing treatment with digoxin (if digoxin was stopped before signing the ICF and the digoxin plasma level is < 0.5 ng/ml, the patient may be enrolled).

Severe renal impairment (eGFR < 30 ml/min, calculated by the MDRD formula).

Hypersensitivity to the trial medication and its excipients (including known lactose hypersensitivity) or any related medication.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) area under the curve (AUC) from start of infusion to 6 hours.

Systolic blood pressure (SBP) area under the curve (AUC) from start of infusion to 6 hours.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS) at 24 and 48 hours post baseline. VIS is calculated as doses of dopamine + dobutamine + 100×epinephrine + 50×levosimendan + 10×milrinone + 100×vasopressin + 100×norepinephrine (µg/kg/min), using the dosing rates of vasoactive and inotropic medications.

Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS) at 24 and 48 hours post baseline. VIS is calculated as doses of dopamine + dobutamine + 100×epinephrine + 50×levosimendan + 10×milrinone + 100×vasopressin + 100×norepinephrine (µg/kg/min), using the dosing rates of vasoactive and inotropic medications.

Days alive and out of the hospital through Day 30 from randomization.

Days alive and out of the hospital through Day 30 from randomization.

Time to treatment failure defined by need for initiation of new inotropes or increase in dose of inotropes or mechanical support (circulatory, respiratory, or renal) or death through Day 5 from randomization.

Time to treatment failure defined by need for initiation of new inotropes or increase in dose of inotropes or mechanical support (circulatory, respiratory, or renal) or death through Day 5 from randomization.

Trial Locations

Locations (10)

Fakultni Nemocnice U Sv Anny V Brne

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Brno-Stred, Czechia

Nemocnice AGEL Trinec-Podlesi a.s.

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Konska, Czechia

Institute For Clinical And Experimental Medicine

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Prague, Czechia

Vseobecna Fakultni Nemocnice V Praze

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Prague, Czechia

Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Papa Giovanni Xxiii

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Bergamo, Italy

Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Degli Spedali Civili Di Brescia

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Brescia, Italy

4 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny Z Poliklinika Samodzielny Publiczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej We Wroclawiu

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Wroclaw, Poland

Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny W Bialymstoku

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Bialystok, Poland

Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny Im. Jana Mikulicza-Radeckiego We Wroclawiu

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Wroclaw, Poland

Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny W Opolu

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Opole, Poland

Fakultni Nemocnice U Sv Anny V Brne
🇨🇿Brno-Stred, Czechia
Michal Rezek
Site contact
+420543185470
michal.rezek@fnusa.cz

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