Proof-of-concept for the Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor LCI699 in Patients With Primary Hyperaldosteronism

August 25, 2009 updated by: Novartis

A Pilot, Single-blind, Forced-titration Study to Assess the Hemodynamic and Hormonal Effects, Safety and Tolerability of the Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor LCI699 in Patients With Primary Hyperaldosteronism

The purpose of this study is to determine if LCI699, thorough reductions in aldosterone, can lower BP in patients with Primary hyperaldosteronism.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

12

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

      • France, France
        • Novartis Investigator Site

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

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism (PH) within the last 3 years, either with or without an aldosterone producing adenoma (APA).
  • Hypertension at screening

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Persistent hypokalemia
  • Renal impairment
  • Significant hepatic disease
  • Any surgical or medical condition which may significantly alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of any drug substance

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: LCI696 1mg bid

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Systolic blood pressure over a 7-week forced titration treatment period
Time Frame: 7 weeks
7 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Plasma and urine hormone levels and electrolytes, diastolic blood pressure and drug pharmacokinetics over a 7-week forced titration treatment period
Time Frame: 7 weeks
7 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2009

Study Completion

December 7, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 5, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 8, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 12, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 26, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2009

Last Verified

August 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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