A Clinical Study of Sotatercept (MK-7962) in People With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (MK-7962… (NCT07218029) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
A Clinical Study of Sotatercept (MK-7962) in People With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (MK-7962-038)
United States, Argentina, Australia815 participantsStarted 2021-05-12
Plain-language summary
Researchers are looking for more ways to treat PAH. In PAH, the blood vessels in the lungs become thick and narrow, which makes it harder for blood to flow. This causes high blood pressure in the lungs and overworks the heart. PAH can make it hard to breathe and be active. Some standard (usual) treatments for PAH can treat symptoms of PAH but do not stop PAH from getting worse.
Sotatercept is a study medicine designed to treat PAH. It is a targeted therapy, which is a treatment that works on certain proteins that play a role in causing PAH.
This is a long-term follow-up (LTFU) study. People who took part in certain other studies testing sotatercept for PAH may be able to join this study. The goal of this study is to learn about the long-term safety of sotatercept and if people tolerate it when taken with standard PAH treatment over a longer period of time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
* Has completed their current respective PAH sotatercept clinical study and its requirements, and must not have discontinued early
* Is willing to adhere to the study visit schedule, and understands and will comply with all protocol requirements
* Must have the ability to understand and provide documented informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
* Did not participate in a sotatercept PAH parent study
* Missed more than the equivalent of 4 consecutive doses between the end of parent study and the start of this study.
* Presence of an ongoing serious adverse event that occurred during a PAH sotatercept clinical study that is assessed to be possibly or probably related to sotatercept
* Is a female who is pregnant or breastfeeding
* Is or has an immediate family member who is investigational site or Sponsor staff directly involved with this study
* Is currently enrolled in another investigational product study other than a sotatercept study
* Is incapacitated
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
1
Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Timeframe: Up to approximately 90 months
2
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE
Timeframe: Up to approximately 86 months
3
Number of Participants with Detectable Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADAs)
Timeframe: Up to approximately 88 months
4
Laboratory parameters (Hematology): Concentration of Platelets and Hemoglobin
Timeframe: Up to approximately 88 months
5
Laboratory parameters (Chemistry): Concentration of Creatinine, Total Bilirubin, and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Timeframe: Up to approximately 86 months
6
Change From Baseline in Body Weight
Timeframe: Baseline and up to approximately 86 months
7
Change From Baseline in Blood Pressure
Timeframe: Baseline and up to approximately 86 months