Natrecor in Pulmonary Hypertension (NCT00075179) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
Natrecor in Pulmonary Hypertension
Stopped: Low accrual.
United States15 participantsStarted 2003-12-31
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the drug nesiritide (Natrecor) is effective in lowering the pressure in your lungs.
The primary objective of this study is to establish that Nesiritide (Natrecor) is effective in reducing pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) acutely as measured by a 20% reduction in the mean pulmonary arterial (PA) pressure. The secondary objectives will include: improvement in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR), patient symptoms, exercise tolerance, frequency of toxicity, and surgeon's willingness to proceed with operation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ages 18 to 85 years old.
. Evidence of underlying lung disease by history and physical and/or chest x-ray and/or pulmonary function testing (PFT's).
. PHTN documented by Doppler Echocardiography ( Done with in last 30 days)
. Must be able to give an informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with clinically significant hypotension (defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) \<90).
. Active infection or sepsis as defined by fever and need for IV antibiotics.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number Patients with 20% reduction in mean pulmonary arterial (PA) pressure to measure pulmonary hypertension (PHTN)
Timeframe: Baseline and 15 and 30 minutes after end of procedure