Developing Oral LT3 Therapy for Heart Failure - HFpEF
United States28 participantsStarted 2020-03-08
Plain-language summary
Investigation of the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of thyroid hormone therapy with Liothyronine (LT3) in individuals with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and low triiodothyronine (T3) syndrome by conducting a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study with a two-week washout period between treatments.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Mitral E/e' ratio \> 14 (either lateral or septal)
. Mitral E/e' ratio \> 8 (either lateral or septal), with low e' velocity (septal e'\<7 cm/sec or lateral e'\< 10 cm/sec), in addition to one of the following:
. Enlarged left atrium (LA volume index \>34 ml/m2)
. Chronic loop diuretic use for control of symptoms
. Elevated invasively-determined filling pressures previously (resting LVEDP \>16 mmHg or mean pulmonary capillary wedge pressure \[PCWP\] \>12 mmHg; or PCWP/LVEDP ≥25 mmHg with exercise)
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?
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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 of Participants With Atrial Fibrillation or Ventricular Tachycardia >=4 Beats
Timeframe: continuous during intervention (14 days)
. Acute heart failure decompensation with radiographic evidence of pulmonary venous congestion or alveolar edema, requiring IV diuretics within the past year