Real World Difference After Changing Medication From Nonselective to Selective Endothelin Recepto… (NCT04732650) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Real World Difference After Changing Medication From Nonselective to Selective Endothelin Receptor Antagonist in Stable Eisenmenger Syndrome
40 participantsStarted 2021-02-04
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigator will evaluate the treatment effects and safety, patient compliance of Ambrisentan in Eisenmenger syndrome in PAH patients who have been previously treated with Bosentan.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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1. Inclusion Criteria
* Age at least 18 years
* Patient who was scheduled to change Ambrisentan from Bosentan (prospective arm) or who already changed to Ambrisentan from Bosentan (retrospective arm)
* Presence of cyanosis with \< 95 % arterial oxygen saturation (measured by transcutaneous pulse oximetry) or documented during exercise test (6 minute walk distance test or CPT stress test)
* Bosentan treatment more than 3months before changing to Ambrisentan and stable medication dosage for 1 month before changing medication
* Presence of PAH as diagnosed by invasive methods with Rp:Rs \> 0.75 measured at rest or diagnosed by echocardiography with TR Vmax \> 3.5m/s and bidirectional or right to left shunt.
* One of the following diagnosis:
i) non-corrected large congenital shunting defect at atrial, ventricular or arterial level: Partial anomalous venous return, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular cushion defect, persistent ductus arteriosus, or a combination of these.
ii) Surgically corrected shunting defect (diagnoses as above) with significant residual defect iii) Other diagnoses with univentricular physiology/haemodynamics.
2. Exclusion Criteria
* pregnancy or lactation
* women of child-bearing age who are sexually active without practicing reliable methods of contraception
* any disease or impairment that, in the opinion of the investigator, excludes a subject from participation
* substance abuse (alco…
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.