Beta-2 Polymorphisms and Beta Receptor Selectivity

October 6, 2015 updated by: University of Wisconsin, Madison

The Effects of ß2 Polymorphisms on Beta Selectivity After ß-adrenergic Blockade in Patients With Heart Failure

We hypothesize that b2 adrenergic polymorphisms affect b-receptor selectivity in patients with heart failure treated with either a b1-selective or a b-nonselective agent. b-2 polymorphisms may contribute to differing responses to drug treatment with beta-blockers in heart failure. Characterizing these polymorphisms may help explain the variability in the degree of "selectivity" of action of b-blockers at the b receptor, namely if their action is specific for the b-1 or b-2 receptor. Part A was conducted at the University of Utah, and all subjects completed study related activities. Part B (sub-study) consists of genotyping of blood samples collected in part A, which will be completed at the University of Wisconsin. Sub-study (samples and DNA isolation) or Part B entailed analyzing an extra 10 mL of blood that was taken for DNA isolation. Genotyping (i.e. determination of genetic makeup) of beta adrenergic polymorphisms utilized polymerase chain reaction followed by pyrosequencing.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

25

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Wisconsin
      • Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792
        • University of Wisconsin

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • systolic dysfunction with ejection fraction ≤40%
  • symptomatic heart failure class 2-3
  • >18 years of age
  • optimal medical therapy of HF excluding the use of any beta-blockers within the previous 30 days of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • active myocarditis
  • hemodynamically significant valvular heart disease
  • hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • contra-indications to beta-blockers
  • concomitant use of beta-agonists
  • beta-antagonist or anti-arrhythmics
  • unstable angina
  • myocardial infarction or bypass surgery within 3 months
  • significant renal insufficiency [creatinine >2.5 mg/dL], liver disease, or anemia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The effect of beta-2 polymorphisms on potassium changes in response to terbutaline infusions

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: orly vardeny, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 14, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 21, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 8, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 6, 2015

Last Verified

October 1, 2015

More Information

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