TerminatedEarly Phase 1

Effect iNO on Functional Respiratory Imaging in Subjects With WHO Group 3 Pulmonary Hypertension With COPD on Oxygen

Stopped: This was an exploratory open-label study and has met its initial objectives

Belgium7 participantsStarted 2016-10

Plain-language summary

The objective of this exploratory study is to examine the utility of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) to measure changes in functional pulmonary imaging parameters as a function of long term iNO administrationusing the device INOpulse for 4 weeks in relation to Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) and exercise tolerance in subjects with WHO Group 3 PH associated with COPD on LTOT. Changes from baseline to 4 weeks of pulsed iNO and after 2 weeks of withdrawal from pulsed iNO will be evaluated.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Exclusion criteria

. start of or increase in systemic oral corticosteroid therapy and/or
. hospitalization 5. Left ventricular dysfunction as measured by:
. Screening echocardiographic evidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (left ventricular ejection fraction \[LVEF\] \< 40%), or
. Screening echocardiographic evidence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction \>moderate (i.e., \> Grade 3), or
. Any history of pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), left atrial pressure (LAP) or left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) \> 18 mmHg as measured during cardiac catheterization within the past 6 months unless documented to have resolved by a subsequent cardiac catheterization 6. Renal impairment (i.e., an estimated GFR CKD-EPI \< 30 ml/min/1.73 m2) or history of renal failure using the equation:

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

change in lobar blood volume at total lung capacity with iNO and the change in lobar blood volume with iNO after 4 weeks of treatment with iNO as measured by HRCT.

Timeframe: After 4 weeks of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03135860

SponsorBellerophon

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-08-21

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