STRETCH Study: Effect of Distensibility on Endothelial-Dependent Vasoreactivity in Patients With ISH

August 26, 2009 updated by: Synvista Therapeutics, Inc

The Effect of Vascular Distensibility on Endothelial-Dependent Vasoreactivity in Patients With Systolic Hypertension Before and After Receiving Oral Alagebrium for 8 Weeks.

Determine whether increasing arterial distensibility by decreasing advanced glycation end-product (AGE) cross-link components of vascular stiffness improves (a) endothelial-mediated vasoreactivity at rest, as assessed by flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD), and (b) endothelial-mediated vasoreactivity after exercise, as assessed by pulse perfusion-mediated vasodilation (PPMV).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

  • Explore several independent variables as potential independent predictors of vascular stiffness and endothelial function. These parameters include patient age, body mass index, gender, renal disease, history of cardiovascular disease, serum cholesterol, and antihypertensive medication use.
  • Provide insight into nitric oxide-dependent endothelial function in the setting of increased arterial stiffness by determination of substances in the nitric oxide signaling pathway (specifically, levels of serum cGMP; serum nitrate and nitrite; and serum asymmetric dimethylarginine [ADMA], an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase).
  • Provide insight into changes in AGE levels and collagen metabolism in response to alagebrium therapy [specifically, AGEs: pentosidine, carboxymethyllysine, carboxyethyllysine, furosine; Collagen markers: procollagen I carboxyterminal propeptide (PICP), procollagen type I N terminal propeptide (PINP), cross-linked carboxyterminal telopeptide of Type I collagen (ICTP), n-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP)].
  • Provide insight into changes in markers of inflammation in response to alagebrium therapy [specifically, free and total serum matrix metalloproteinase-1(MMP-1), free tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM), P-selectin, von Willebrand factor (vWf), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs CRP)].

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

25

Phase

  • Phase 2

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

  • United States
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
        • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female 50 years of age or greater.
  2. Diagnosed with systolic hypertension (systolic blood pressure >140 mm Hg and (less than or equal to) 200 mm Hg, and a diastolic blood pressure (less than or equal to) 95 mm Hg) and elevated pulse pressure (systolic blood pressure [SBP] minus diastolic blood pressure [DBP] greater than 60 mm Hg).
  3. Normal left ventricular function (ejection fraction >55%) at baseline (Visit 3).
  4. Able to perform bicycle exercise.
  5. Able to read, understand and sign the informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained.
  6. If sexually active, the patient agrees to use reliable contraception while participating in this study. If a woman, is surgically sterilized or post-menopausal, or has a negative serum pregnancy test.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Aortic stenosis, prior known coronary artery disease (including myocardial infarction), cerebrovascular accident, or peripheral vascular disease.
  2. Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP > 200/ DBP > 95 mm Hg).
  3. Atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus treated with insulin, or chronic lung disease.
  4. Any additional condition(s) which, in the opinion of the investigator, would prohibit the patient from completing the study, or not be in the best interest of the patient.
  5. Treatment with nitrates, or a change in antihypertensive medications within the last 1 month.
  6. Treatment with any investigational drug within 1 month prior to study drug administration.
  7. Previous exposure to alagebrium.
  8. AST (SGOT) or ALT (SGPT) > 2x normal limit.
  9. Serum creatinine > 2.0 ng/mL.
  10. Cigar/cigarette smoking.
  11. Necessity to use smokeless tobacco or nicotine-containing products, or to consume caffeine, alcohol, or antioxidants starting at midnight prior to study clinic visits. NOTE: Water is allowed ad libitim.
  12. Positive drug screen.

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: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Endothelial function
Local distensibility
Arterial stiffening
Augmentation index (AI)
Markers of endothelial function, vascular inflammation and collagen synthesis.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Synvista Therapeutics, Inc

Collaborators

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Susan Zieman, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 13, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 13, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

January 18, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 27, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 26, 2009

Last Verified

January 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ALT-711-0217

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