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Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionPhase 3NCT01392469

Pharmacokinetic Effects of QTI571 on Sildenafil and Bosentan in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Participants

A Phase 3 study testing Imatinib, Sildenafil and Bosentan in people with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 11 sites in 7 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of QTI571 (imatinib) on pharmacokinetics of bosentan and sildenafil at steady state when co-administered to participants with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
What is being tested?
Imatinib, Sildenafil and Bosentan
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
21 participants
Where
11 sitesin 7 countries
Study dates
20 Apr 2011to 25 Oct 2012
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants with Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in World Health Organization (WHO) Diagnostic Group 1, with pulmonary vascular resistance > 800 dyne*sec*cm^-5,
  • On stable doses of bosentan and sildenafil

Who cannot join

  • Other diagnosis of PAH in World Health Organization (WHO) Diagnostic Group 1 such as congenital large or small unrepaired systemic to pulmonary shunts, portal hypertension, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, glycogen storage disease, Gaucher's disease, hereditary hemorrhagic teleangiectasia, hemoglobinopathies, myeloproliferative disorders, veno-occlusive pulmonary disease
  • Significant lung diseases not related to PAH
  • Significant cardiovascular system disorders, hematological system disorders, liver insufficiency
  • Significant diseases in other organ system.
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Trial locations and contacts

11 sites in 7 countries.

11 sites in 7 countries

United States3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mineola, New York, 11501

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33606

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Weston, Florida, 33331

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Belgium2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brussels, 1070

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leuven, 3000

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Germany2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Berlin, 12683

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hanover, 30625

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Australia1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010

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Italy1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roma, RM, 00161

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Lithuania1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Vilnius, LT-08661

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United Kingdom1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    London, NW3 2PR

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About this study

Official title: A Non-Randomized, Multiple Dose, Three Treatment Period, Open-Label, Single Sequence, Single Group Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic Effect of Two Doses of QTI571 (Imatinib) on the Co-administered Drugs Sildenafil and Bosentan in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Patients

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of QTI571 (imatinib) on pharmacokinetics of bosentan and sildenafil at steady state when co-administered to participants with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Being tested
Imatinib, Sildenafil, Bosentan
Keywords
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pulmonary Vascular Resistance, Imatinib, Bosentan, Sildenafil
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ImatinibDrug

    Also called QTI571

    Film coated tablets, oral administration

  • SildenafilDrug

    Oral Administration

  • BosentanDrug

    Oral Administration

Study groups in NCT01392469
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Imatinib + Bosentan + SildenafilExperimentalParticipants received treatment with bosentan 125 milligrams (mg) twice daily and sildenafil thrice daily for 8 days in treatment period 1. Participants were on the same sildenafil dose level (20, 40, 50 or 60 mg) they had been at study entry which was well tolerated in conjunction with bosentan. Following treatment period 1, the participants received concomitant treatment of oral imatinib 200 mg daily, bosentan 125 mg twice daily and sildenafil thrice daily for 14 days in treatment period 2. Following treatment period 2, the participants received concomitant treatment of oral imatinib 400 mg daily, bosentan 125 mg twice daily and sildenafil thrice daily for 14 days in treatment period 3.
Receives: Drug: Imatinib; Drug: Sildenafil; Drug: Bosentan

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Geometric Mean Ratio of Dose Normalized Area Under the Curve From Time Zero to Tau (AUCtau) for Bosentan Before and After Imatinib Administrations

    AUCtau was the area under the curve calculated to the end of the dosing interval, tau. The effect of co-administration of imatinib at two doses (200 and 400 mg) on the pharmacokinetics of bosentan was performed on dose normalized AUCtau of bosentan. A mixed effects linear model was fitted to the log-transformed PK parameters. This model included treatment (i.e., dose of imatinib) as a fixed effect, and participant as a random effect. Estimates for the treatment differences and associated 90% confidence intervals were obtained from the above model. These estimates and confidence intervals were then "back-transformed" to the original scale, giving, for each dose level of imatinib, the ratio of imatinib + co-administered sildenafil and bosentan (test) relative to the co-administered drugs alone (sildenafil + bosentan) (reference).

    Measured: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose

  2. Geometric Mean Ratio of Dose Normalized AUCtau for Sildenafil Before and After Imatinib Administrations

    AUCtau was the area under the curve calculated to the end of the dosing interval, tau. The effect of co-administration of imatinib at two doses (200 and 400 mg) on the pharmacokinetics of sildenafil was performed on dose normalized AUCtau of sildenafil. A mixed effects linear model was fitted to the log-transformed PK parameters. This model included treatment (i.e., dose of imatinib) as a fixed effect, and participant as a random effect. Estimates for the treatment differences and associated 90% confidence intervals were obtained from the above model. These estimates and confidence intervals were then "back-transformed" to the original scale, giving, for each dose level of imatinib, the ratio of imatinib + co-administered sildenafil and bosentan (test) relative to the co-administered drugs alone (sildenafil + bosentan) (reference).

    Measured: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose

  3. Geometric Mean Ratio of Dose Normalized Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) for Bosentan Before and After Imatinib Administrations

    Cmax was the maximum (peak) observed plasma, blood, serum, or other body fluid drug concentration after dose administration. The effect of co-administration of imatinib at two doses (200 and 400 mg) on the pharmacokinetics of bosentan was performed on dose normalized Cmax of bosentan. A mixed effects linear model was fitted to the log-transformed PK parameters. This model included treatment (i.e., dose of imatinib) as a fixed effect, and participant as a random effect. Estimates for the treatment differences and associated 90% confidence intervals were obtained from the above model. These estimates and confidence intervals were then "back-transformed" to the original scale, giving, for each dose level of imatinib, the ratio of imatinib + co-administered sildenafil and bosentan (test) relative to the co-administered drugs alone (sildenafil + bosentan) (reference).

    Measured: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose

  4. Geometric Mean Ratio of Dose Normalized Cmax for Sildenafil Before and After Imatinib Administrations

    Cmax was the maximum (peak) observed plasma, blood, serum, or other body fluid drug concentration after dose administration. The effect of co-administration of imatinib at two doses (200 and 400 mg) on the pharmacokinetics of sildenafil was performed on dose normalized Cmax of sildenafil. A mixed effects linear model was fitted to the log-transformed PK parameters. This model included treatment (i.e., dose of imatinib) as a fixed effect, and participant as a random effect. Estimates for the treatment differences and associated 90% confidence intervals were obtained from the above model. These estimates and confidence intervals was then "back-transformed" to the original scale, giving, for each dose level of imatinib, the ratio of imatinib + co-administered sildenafil and bosentan (test) relative to the co-administered drugs alone (sildenafil + bosentan) (reference).

    Measured: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Number of Participants With At Least One or More Adverse Events (AEs)

    An adverse event was the appearance or worsening of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition that occurred after starting the study drug even if the event was not considered to be related to study drug. Number of participants with AEs were reported by treatment period.

    Measured: From time of first administration of study drug until end of study (up to approximately 18 months)

  2. Dose Normalized Cmax of Imatinib and CGP74588 (Active Metabolite of Imatinib)

    Measured: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose

  3. Dose Normalized AUCtau of Imatinib and CGP74588 (Active Metabolite of Imatinib)

    Measured: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Jul 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study start20 Apr 2011
  3. Primary completion25 Oct 2012
  4. Study completion25 Oct 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
21 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01392469
Sponsor's protocol ID
CQTI571A2102
Other IDs
2010-021344-17
Status last verified
Jun 2021
First submitted
10 May 2011
Last updated
21 Jun 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Imatinib, Sildenafil and Bosentan in people with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 11 sites in 7 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jun 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 11 sites in United States, Belgium, Germany, Australia, Italy and 2 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Jun 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Geometric Mean Ratio of Dose Normalized Area Under the Curve From Time Zero to Tau (AUCtau) for Bosentan Before and After Imatinib Administrations (time frame: Day 1: pre-dose, Day 8: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post-dose, Day 9: pre-dose, Days 22 and 36: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours post-dose). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jun 2021.

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