The Effect of Losartan in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients

March 2, 2017 updated by: Anna Booher, University of Michigan

The Effect of Losartan Treatment on Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels and Outcomes in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients

The specific aims of this study are to:

  • Establish baseline levels of circulating MMP-2 and -9 , TIMP-1and- 2 and TGFB levels in individuals with bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic or aortic sinus measurements >40mm.
  • Assess the effect on MMP levels during treatment with losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocking agent.
  • In the setting of losartan therapy for one year, evaluate the response of MMP levels in these patients, and clinical outcomes including effects on aortic growth rate

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

4

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

  • United States
    • Michigan
      • Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
        • University of Michigan

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 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults >age 18 years and < 65 years old
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Presence of a bicuspid aortic valve (functional or true bicommisural)and ascending aorta or sinus of Valsalva >4.0cm
  • No contraindications to treatment with Losartan, an Angiotensin II receptor blocker
  • Able to safely participate in a 4 week drug washout period if currently taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker or ACE inhibitor.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable to safely take losartan due to one or more of the following:

    • Hypersensitivity to losartan or other angiotensin receptor blockers
    • Pregnancy
    • Nursing mothers
    • History of angioedema
    • Hypotension - chronically volume depleted patients
    • Hepatic or renal impairment (Cr>1.5mg/dL)
    • Hyperkalemia (K+>4.8)
    • Renal artery stenosis
    • Severe congestive heart failure (class III-IV)
    • Currently taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium
    • Currently taking lithium
  • Prior surgical intervention to aorta or aortic valve
  • Unable or unwilling to give informed consent and follow up with study activities
  • Currently taking an angiotensin receptor blocker or ACE inhibitor specifically for hypertension and are therefore unable to or are unwilling to participate in a 4 week drug washout period.
  • Females of child bearing who are unwilling to practice adequate birth control throughout the study.

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Losartan
Drug: Cozaar
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Other Names:
  • Losartan

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Inflammatory Markers Levels
Time Frame: Baseline and 12 months
Changes in levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP-2, MMP-9), Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases (TIMP 1, TIMP 2), & Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGFB) in circulation while taking medication from baseline at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. The 12 month levels were the primary outcome.
Baseline and 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Anna Booher, MD, University of Michigan

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

September 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 7, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

July 8, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 14, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 2, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HUM00048364

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