THalidomide on Left ventricUlar Morphology aND Function in congEstive heaRt Failure (THUNDER)

March 6, 2013 updated by: Francesco Pelliccia, University of Roma La Sapienza

Effects of Thalidomide on Left Ventricular Morphology and Function in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure - The THUNDER Trial

Several studies have shown that inflammation and matrix degradation have pathogenic effects on the myocardium by influencing heart contractility, inducing hypertrophy, degrading the matrix, or enhancing fibrosis, thus contributing to the continuous myocardial remodeling process.

The sedative and antinausea drug thalidomide has been shown to have both anti-inflammatory and antioncogenic properties that could be of benefit in case of congestive heart failure (CHF).

Previous, small investigations have shown an improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction and a favorable cardiac remodeling during thalidomide therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Purpose

Several studies have shown that inflammation and matrix degradation have pathogenic effects on the myocardium by influencing heart contractility, inducing hypertrophy, degrading the matrix, or enhancing fibrosis, thus contributing to the continuous myocardial remodeling process.

The sedative and antinausea drug thalidomide has been shown to have both anti-inflammatory and antioncogenic properties that could be of benefit in case of congestive heart failure (CHF).

Previous, small investigations have shown an improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction and a favorable cardiac remodeling during thalidomide therapy.

Purpose

The primary objective of this study is to carry out a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to assess the effects of oral thalidomide on left ventricular morphology and function in patients with CHF

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Phase

  • Phase 4

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

  • Italy
      • Rome, Italy, 00166
        • Recruiting
        • University La Sapienza

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 and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Left ventricular ejection fraction < 50%
  • Signs and symptoms of stable CHF
  • NYHA III or IV functional class

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women of child bearing potential patients must demonstrate a negative pregnancy test performed within 24 hours before CT
  • Clinical instability

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: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo
Placebo, pill, once p.d., 6 weeks
Active Comparator: Thalidomide
Drug: Thalidomide
Thalidomide, pill, 50 mg, once p.d., 6 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in left ventricular ejection fraction
Time Frame: baseline and 6 months
changes in left ventricular ejection fraction at 6 months as compared with baseline
baseline and 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in NYHA functional class
Time Frame: baseline and 6 months
changes in NYHA functional class at 6 months as compared with baseline
baseline and 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Roma La Sapienza

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

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 6, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 10, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 16, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 7, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 6, 2013

Last Verified

March 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 430/2012/D

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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