The Effect Of Lisinopril On Polycythemia

August 19, 2026 updated by: Michael J. Joyner, M.D., Mayo Clinic
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the (angiotensin-converting enzyme) ACE inhibitor lisinopril on hemoglobin, hematocrit, and erythropoietin levels in patients with secondary polycythemia due to high-oxygen-affinity hemoglobin variants, oxygen-sensing pathway mutations, or other unexplained and potentially irreversible forms of erythrocytosis. This study aims to determine whether ACE inhibition can effectively reduce excessive erythrocytosis by modulating erythropoietin production.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Demonstrating that ACE inhibitor therapy with lisinopril lowers hemoglobin, hematocrit, and erythropoietin levels could introduce a novel therapeutic approach for the management of secondary polycythemia due to high-oxygen-affinity hemoglobin variants, oxygen-sensing pathway mutations, or other unexplained and potentially irreversible forms of erythrocytosis, potentially reducing reliance on repeated phlebotomies and lowering thrombotic risk.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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30

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Minnesota
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902
        • Recruiting
        • St. Mary's Hospital
        • Contact:
          • Nancy Meyer
          • Phone Number: 507-255-0913
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Michael Joyner, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hemoglobin in Men: >16.5 g/dL (10.3 mmol/L).
  • Hemoglobin in Women >16.0 g/dL (10.0 mmol/L).
  • BMI 18-40 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Positive JAK2 gene linked to Polycythemia Vera.
  • Current smoker or previous heavy smoker (>15 pack years) who quit less than 12 months prior to enrollment.
  • Resting SpO₂ ≤ 94% on room air.
  • Current or recent (within the past 6 months) use of testosterone or androgen supplementation.
  • Any confounding respiratory or renal disease, including diagnosed or suspected sleep apnea, or stage 3 and up of chronic kidney disease.
  • Any confounding hematologic disease that may alter hemoglobin level.
  • Currently treated with ACE inhibitors.
  • Currently treated with potassium-sparing diuretics.
  • Currently on SGLT2 or use within 4 weeks prior to screening.
  • Baseline systolic blood pressure ≤90 mmHg.
  • Baseline systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >100 mmHg.
  • Occupational exposure associated with chronically elevated COHb (auto repair, etc.).
  • History of anaphylaxis or angioedema.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Lisinopril
Patients diagnosed with polycythemia will be treated with Lisinopril, 2.5 mg tablets
Drug: Lisinopril Tablets

Subjects will be treated with Lisinopril in three phases:

Phase 1:

Baseline-3 weeks: 2.5 mg dose

Phase 2:

Weeks 4 - 7: 5 mg dose (2 x 2.5mg tablets)

Phase 3:

Weeks 8-12: 10 mg dose (4 x 2.5 mg tablets)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in hemoglobin
Time Frame: Baseline (dose 0), study day 3 (dose 2.5), study day 5 (dose 5.0), and study day 7 (dose 10.0)
Hemoglobin measures the amount of a protein in red blood cells via blood sample and is reported in grams per deciliter (g/DL) Hemoglobin (Hb) concentration exceeding 16 g/dL in women and 16.5 g/dL in men is considered abnormal.
Baseline (dose 0), study day 3 (dose 2.5), study day 5 (dose 5.0), and study day 7 (dose 10.0)
Change in hematocrit
Time Frame: Baseline (dose 0), study day 3 (dose 2.5), study day 5 (dose 5.0), and study day 7 (dose 10.0)
Hematocrit (Hct) is measured by determining the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) in a blood sample. Hematocrit (Hct) ≥ 48% in women and ≥49% in men is considered elevated.
Baseline (dose 0), study day 3 (dose 2.5), study day 5 (dose 5.0), and study day 7 (dose 10.0)
Change in erythropoietin
Time Frame: Baseline (dose 0), study day 3 (dose 2.5), study day 5 (dose 5.0), and study day 7 (dose 10.0)
Erythropoietin is measured via blood test to detect hormone levels, and is reported in milliunits per milliliter (mU/mL). A normal reference range is generally 4 to 26 mU/mL)
Baseline (dose 0), study day 3 (dose 2.5), study day 5 (dose 5.0), and study day 7 (dose 10.0)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Mayo Clinic

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Michael Joyner, MD, Mayo Clinic

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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July 1, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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July 1, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 13, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 13, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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May 18, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 21, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 19, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 26-003687

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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