Safety and Efficacy of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Phase 2

Completed

Conditions: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Interventions: Drug: Imatinib mesylate
Drug: Placebo

Registration Number: NCT00477269

Lead Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Brief Summary: This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of imatinib mesylate in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 59

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of PAH of either primary (idiopathic), familial or secondary to systemic sclerosis (excluding those with marked pulmonary fibrosis) according to World Conference on Pulmonary Hypertension classification (Venice, 2003).
Symptoms with a WHO class of II-IV

Exclusion Criteria

Use of unspecific phosphodiesterase inhibitors (for example, pentoxyfillin, enoximon, milrinone or pimobendan) during the study
Chronic inhaled nitric oxide therapy from start to study completion
Treatment with catecholamines (for example, adrenalin, noradrenalin, dopamine),
Pre-existing lung diseases, including parasitic diseases affecting lungs, asthma, congenital abnormalities of the lungs, chest, and diaphragm.
Pulmonary artery or valve stenosis; pulmonary venous hypertension; chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Acute heart failure or chronic left sided heart failure; congenital or acquired valvular or myocardial disease
Severe (systemic) arterial hypertension (> 200 mmHg (systolic) or > 120 mmHg (diastolic)) Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
STI571	Imatinib mesylate	STI571
Placebo	Placebo	Placebo
All Patients	Imatinib mesylate	Open label extension

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Patients With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Death During the Core	6 months	In this analysis patients with all (serious and non -serious) adverse events, and death were reported. See Safety Section.
Number of Patients With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Death During the Extension	72 months	In this analysis patients with all (serious and non -serious) adverse events, and death were reported. See Safety Section.
Change From Baseline of Six Minute Walk Test - Total Distance Walked at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	The Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. Distance \<500 meters suggests considerable exercise limitation; Distance 500-800 meters suggests moderate limitation; Distance \>800 meters (with no rests) suggests mild or no limitation.
Change From Baseline of Six Minute Walk Test - Number of Stops at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	The Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. Number of stops were recorded for each patient.
Change From Baseline of Six Minute Walk Test - Total Duration of Stops at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	The Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. If the patient stopped the duration of each stop was recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH) Assessd by World Health Organization (WHO) Classification on Physical Activity	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion	PAH assessed according to the WHO classification: Class I Patients with PAH but without resulting limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue dyspnea or fatigue, chest pain or near syncope. Class II Patients with PAH resulting in slight limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity causes undue dyspnea or fatigue, chest pain or near syncope. Class III Patients with PAH resulting in marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary activity causes undue dyspnea or fatigue, chest pain or near syncope. Class IV Patients with PAH with inability to carry out any physical activity without symptoms. These patients manifest signs of right heart failure. Dyspnea and/or fatigue may even be present at rest. Discomfort is increased by any physical activity.
Borg Score-Oxygen Saturation(SaO2) During the Six Minutes Walk Test at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. During the walk the patient was connected to a portable pulse oximeter via a finger probe. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. The test was terminated if the patient became too distressed or if their SaO2% fell below 60%.
Borg Score-Systolic Blood Pressure During the Six Minutes Walk Test at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. During the walk the patient was connected to a portable pulse oximeter via a finger probe. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) were recorded before the test at resting, at the end of the test and two minutes after the end of the test
Borg Score-Diastolic Blood Pressure During the Six Minutes Walk Test at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. During the walk the patient was connected to a portable pulse oximeter via a finger probe. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) were recorded before the test at resting, at the end of the test and two minutes after the end of the test
Borg Score-Heart Rate (HR) During the Six Minutes Walk Test at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. During the walk the patient was connected to a portable pulse oximeter via a finger probe. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. Heart Rate (bpm) were recorded before the test at resting, at the end of the test and two minutes after the end of the test
Borg Score During the Six Minutes Walk Test at Different Time Periods	Baseline, Day 32, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20 and Study completion (Week 24)	Borg Score during Six Minute Walk test was carried out along a course, such as a hospital corridor, measuring at least 20 meters delineated by markers. During the walk the patient was connected to a portable pulse oximeter via a finger probe. Patients were instructed to walk at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage in six minutes, resting whenever they needed to. Borg Score of Breathlessness was recorded using the following score of 0 to 10, how breathless do you feel? 0 is nothing at all and 10 is maximal breathlessness
Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including right Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (PAP). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration.
Mean Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including Pulmonary Arterial Wedge Pressure (PAWP). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration.
Mean Systolic Arterial Pressure (SAP) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including Systolic Arterial Pressure (SAP). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration.
Mean Heart Rate (HR) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including Heart Rate (HR). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration.
Mean Cardiac Output (CO) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including Cardiac Output (CO). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration.
Mean Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration. PVR calculated according to the equation:PVR = (PAP - PCWP)/CO
Mean Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess several prognostic hemodynamic variables in pulmonary hypertension, including Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR). Were assessed when the patient was in a stable hemodynamic rest state (as demonstrated by three consecutive Mean PAP and CO measurements within 10% of each other). PAP was assessed when the patient was breathing ambient air, every 2 minutes whilst breathing Nitric Oxide(NO) (1st and 2nd), 5 min after the end of NO administration, and 15 mins after the end of NO administration. SVR was calculated according to the equation: SVR = (Paorta - Pright atrium)/CO
Blood Gas Measurement - PaO2 at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess Blood Gas Measurements in pulmonary hypertension, including PaO2 levels at baseline and Study completion Week 24.
Blood Gas Measurement - PaCO2 at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess Blood Gas Measurements in pulmonary hypertension, including PaCO2 levels at baseline and Study completion Week 24.
Blood Gas Measurement - PvO2 at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess Blood Gas Measurements in pulmonary hypertension, including PvO2 levels at baseline and Study completion Week 24.
Blood Gas Measurement - Arterial Saturation at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess Blood Gas Measurements in pulmonary hypertension, including Arterial Saturation levels at baseline and Study completion Week 24.
Blood Gas Measurement - Venous Saturation at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess Blood Gas Measurements in pulmonary hypertension, including Venous Saturation levels at baseline and Study completion Week 24.
Blood Gas Measurement - pH at Baseline and Study Completion	Baseline, and Study completion (Week 24)	The right heart catheter assessment was performed to assess Blood Gas Measurements in pulmonary hypertension, including pH levels at baseline and Study completion Week 24. The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. It ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic, and a pH greater than 7 is basic.

Trial Locations

Locations (3): Novartis investigative site
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Newark, New Jersey, United States
Novartis Investigative Site
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
Novartis Investigative site
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Papworth, United Kingdom