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The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) on Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) in Patients With Heart Failure

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02129179
Lead Sponsor
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 on cardiac output and transpulmonary gradient in patients undergoing right heart catheterisation for clinical reasons.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age over 18
  • Able to give informed consent
  • On the waiting list for heart transplant
  • Left Ventricular Dysfunction awaiting catheterisation
Exclusion Criteria
  • Nicorandil, glibenclamide, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitor, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonist or insulin
  • Women of child bearing age and breast feeding women
  • Cardiac pacemaker or other implanted metallic device
  • Unable to give informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
GLP-1Glucagon-Like Peptide 1-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance with Glucagon-Like Peptide-130 minutes
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Papworth Everard, United Kingdom

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