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The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) on Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) in Patients With Heart Failure

Information source: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
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Condition(s) targeted: Heart Failure

Intervention: Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (Drug)

Phase: Phase 1

Status: Not yet recruiting

Sponsored by: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Overall contact:
Jayan Parameshwar, Phone: 01480 830541

Summary

This study aims to assess the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 on cardiac output and transpulmonary gradient in patients undergoing right heart catheterisation for clinical reasons.

Clinical Details

Official title: The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) on Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) in Patients With Heart Failure

Study design: Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Basic Science

Primary outcome: Change in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance with Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age over 18

- Able to give informed consent

- On the waiting list for heart transplant

- Left Ventricular Dysfunction awaiting catheterisation

Exclusion Criteria:

- Nicorandil, glibenclamide, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitor, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

receptor agonist or insulin

- Women of child bearing age and breast feeding women

- Cardiac pacemaker or other implanted metallic device

- Unable to give informed consent

Locations and Contacts

Jayan Parameshwar, Phone: 01480 830541

Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Papworth Everard CB23 3RE, United Kingdom; Not yet recruiting
Parameshwar, Phone: 01480 830541
Additional Information

Starting date: June 2014
Last updated: May 1, 2014

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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