International, Multicenter, Open-Label and Randomized Withdrawal Study of Oral Lixivaptan in Hear… (NCT00876876) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 3
International, Multicenter, Open-Label and Randomized Withdrawal Study of Oral Lixivaptan in Heart Failure Patients With Chronic Hyponatremia
Stopped: Created Extension study - This study was no longer feasible
300 participantsStarted 2009-07
Plain-language summary
To demonstrate that after 12 weeks of open-label lixivaptan treatment, serum sodium is maintained in hyponatremic patients continuing to receive lixivaptan compared to placebo during the 4 week double blind treatment period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Men and Women with age greater than or equal to 18 years.
. Prior successful participation in a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 lixivaptan study of hyponatremia in Heart Failure (Protocol CK-LX3401) with evidence of continued need for therapy as follows:
. The patient has clinical evidence of volume overload with at least one of the following:
Exclusion criteria
. Women who are pregnant (positive pregnancy test), breastfeeding or who will not adhere to the reproductive precautions as outlined in this protocol and in the informed consent form.
. Inability to provide informed consent.
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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To demonstrate that after 12 weeks of open-label lixivaptan treatment, serum sodium is maintained in hyponatremic patients continuing to receive lixivaptan compared to placebo during the 4 week double blind treatment period.
. Acute severe hyponatremia with overt symptoms of hyponatremia requiring immediate medical intervention (e.g., coma, seizures).
. Acute or transient hyponatremia (e.g., associated with head trauma or postoperative state).
. Hyponatremia in hypovolemic states. Hypovolemia is defined as the presence of clinical evidence of fluid volume depletion.
. Euvolemic Hyponatremia (e.g., SIADH, etc.). Euvolemic hyponatremia is defined as low serum sodium in the presence of normal total body sodium due to mild to moderate increases in total body water without edema.