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Heart FailurePhase 2NEAT-HFpeFNCT02053493

Nitrate's Effect on Activity Tolerance in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

A Phase 2 study testing Isosorbide Mononitrate in people with Heart Failure, run by Adrian Hernandez at 22 sites in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover study to assess effect of isosorbide mononitrate with dose up-titration on activity tolerance as assessed by (hip-worn, tri-axial) accelerometry. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Heart Failure
What is being tested?
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
110 participants
Where
22 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2014to Mar 2015
Phase
Phase 2
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 50 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥ 50 years
  • Symptoms of dyspnea (NYHA class II-IV) without evidence of a non-cardiac or ischemic explanation for dyspnea
  • Ejection fraction (EF) ≥ 50% as determined on imaging study within 12 months of enrollment with no change in clinical status suggesting potential for deterioration in systolic function
  • Stable medical therapy for 30 days as defined by:
  • No addition or removal of ACE, Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) or aldosterone antagonists
  • No change in dosage of ACE, ARBs, beta-blockers,CCBs or aldosterone antagonists of more than 100%
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  • One of the following within the last 12 months
  • Previous hospitalization for heart failure (HF) with radiographic evidence of pulmonary congestion (pulmonary venous hypertension, vascular congestion, interstitial edema, pleural effusion) or
  • Catheterization documented elevated filling pressures at rest (LVEDP≥15 or PCWP≥20) or with exercise (PCWP≥25) or
  • Elevated NT-proBNP (> 400 pg/ml) or BNP (> 200 pg/ml) or
  • Echo evidence of diastolic dysfunction / elevated filling pressures (at least two) E/A > 1.5 + decrease in E/A of > 0.5 with valsalva Deceleration time ≤ 140 ms Pulmonary vein velocity in systole < diastole (PVs<PVd)sinus rhythm) E/e'≥15 Left atrial enlargement (≥ moderate) Pulmonary artery systolic pressure > 40 mmHg Evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy
  • LV mass/BSA ≥ 96 (♀) or ≥ 116 (♂) g/m2
  • Relative wall thickness ≥ 0.43 (♂ or ♀) [(IVS+PW)/LVEDD]
  • Posterior wall thickness ≥ 0.9 (♀) or 1.0 (♂) cm
  • No chronic nitrate therapy or infrequent (≤ 1x week) use of intermittent sublingual nitroglycerin within last 3 months
  • Ambulatory (not wheelchair / scooter / walker / cane dependent)
  • HF is the primary factor limiting activity as indicated by answering # 2 to the following question:
  • My ability to be active is most limited by:
  • Joint, foot, leg, hip or back pain
  • Shortness of breath and/or fatigue and/or chest pain
  • Unsteadiness or dizziness
  • Lifestyle, weather, or I just don't like to be active
  • 9. Body size allows wearing of the accelerometer belt as confirmed by ability to comfortably fasten the test belt provided for the screening process (belt designed to fit persons with BMI 20-40 Kg/m2 but belt may fit some persons outside this range)
  • 10. Willingness to wear the accelerometer belt for the duration of the trial 11. Willingness to provide informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Recent (< 3 months) hospitalization for HF
  • Hemoglobin < 8.0 g/dl
  • Glomerular filtration rate < 20 ml/min/1.73 m2 on most recent clinical laboratories
  • SBP < 110 mmHg or > 180 mmHg at consent
  • Diastolic blood pressure < 40 mmHg or > 100 mmHg at consent
  • Resting HR > 110 bpm at consent
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  • Previous adverse reaction to nitrates necessitating withdrawal of therapy
  • Chronic therapy with phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors (intermittent use of phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction is allowable if the patient is willing to hold for the duration of the trial)
  • Regularly (> 1x per week) swims or does water aerobics
  • Significant COPD thought to contribute to dyspnea
  • Ischemia thought to contribute to dyspnea
  • Documentation of previous EF < 50%
  • Acute coronary syndrome within 3 months defined by electrocardiographic changes and biomarkers of myocardial necrosis (e.g. troponin) in an appropriate clinical setting (chest discomfort or anginal equivalent)
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting or new biventricular pacing within past 3 months
  • Primary hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Infiltrative cardiomyopathy (amyloid)
  • Constrictive pericarditis or tamponade
  • Active myocarditis
  • Complex congenital heart disease
  • Active collagen vascular disease
  • More than mild aortic or mitral stenosis
  • Intrinsic (prolapse, rheumatic) valve disease with moderate to severe or severe mitral, tricuspid or aortic regurgitation
  • Acute or chronic severe liver disease as evidenced by any of the following: encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, INR > 1.7 in the absence of anticoagulation treatment
  • Terminal illness (other than HF) with expected survival of less than 1 year
  • Enrollment or planned enrollment in another therapeutic clinical trial in the next 3 months
  • Inability to comply with planned study procedures
  • Pregnant women

Trial locations and contacts

22 sites in 1 country.

22 sites in 1 country

United States22 sites
  • Emory University School of Medicine

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • Tufts Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • The University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

    Burlington, Vermont, 05401

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

  • Metro Health System

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44109

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705

  • Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17604

  • Christiana Care Health Services

    Newark, Delaware, 19718

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Jefferson Medical College

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • Temple University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

  • University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • V.A. Medical Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • Boston V.A. Healthcare System

    West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132

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About this study

A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover study to assess effect of isosorbide mononitrate with dose up-titration on activity tolerance as assessed by (hip-worn, tri-axial) accelerometry.

Read the detailed description

To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate increases daily activity as assessed by 14-day averaged arbitrary accelerometry units in comparison to placebo.

Conditions
Heart Failure
Being tested
Isosorbide Mononitrate, Placebo
Keywords
Heart Failure, Preserved Ejection Fraction
Medical subject headings
Heart Failure

What participants receive

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

  • Isosorbide MononitrateDrug

    Also called Imdur, ISMO, Monoket

    Dispense phase 1 study drug:

    Weeks 1 and 2: No study drug (baseline) Week 3: 30 mg ISMN Week 4: 60 mg ISMN Weeks 5 and 6: 120 mg ISMN

    Dispense phase-2 study drug:

    Weeks 7 and 8: No study drug (washout) Week 9: 30 mg ISMN Week 10: 60 mg ISMN Weeks 11 and 12: 120 mg ISMN

  • PlaceboDrug

    Dispense phase 1 study drug:

    Weeks 1 and 2: No study drug (baseline) Week 3: 30 mg Placebo Week 4: 60 mg Placebo Weeks 5 and 6: 120 mg Placebo

    Dispense phase-2 study drug:

    Weeks 7 and 8: No study drug (washout) Week 9: 30 mg Placebo Week 10: 60 mg Placebo Weeks 11 and 12: 120 mg Placebo

Study groups in NCT02053493
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Isosorbide MononitrateActive comparatorIsosorbide Mononitrate with dose up-titration (30 to 120 mg/day over 4 weeks)
Receives: Drug: Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide Mononitate PlaceboPlacebo comparatorIsosorbide Mononitrate placebo with dose up-titration (30 to 120 mg/day over 4 weeks)
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Arbitrary Accelerometry Units (AAU) (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate increases daily activity as assessed by 14-day averaged arbitrary accelerometry units in comparison to placebo. An arbitrary accelerometer unit is calculated within the accelerometer device that is worn by the patient and represents level of activity based on patient movement. Higher values indicate more movement. 0 indicates no movement.

    Measured: 5-6 weeks

  2. Arbitrary Accelerometry Units (AAU) (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate increases daily activity as assessed by 14-day averaged arbitrary accelerometry units in comparison to placebo. An arbitrary accelerometer unit is calculated within the accelerometer device that is worn by the patient and represents level of activity based on patient movement. Higher values indicate more movement. 0 indicates no movement.

    Measured: 11-12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Six Minute Walk Distance (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) improves functional capacity by 6 minute walk distance in comparison to placebo.

    Measured: Week 7

  2. Six Minute Walk Distance (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) improves functional capacity by 6 minute walk distance in comparison to placebo.

    Measured: Week 13

  3. Patient Preference for Isosorbide Mononitrate Treatment at the End of Study.

    Self reported participant preference for study period 1 vs. study period 2.

    Measured: Week 13

  4. Borg Score During 6 Minute Walk Test (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate improves quality of life in comparison to placebo. The Borg Scale consists of scale range of 0 to 10 (where 0 indicates no breathlessness at all and 10 indicates maximum breathlessness). Lower values are considered to be better than higher values.

    Measured: Week 7

  5. Borg Score During 6 Minute Walk Test (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate improves quality of life in comparison to placebo. The Borg Scale consists of scale range of 0 to 10 (where 0 indicates no breathlessness at all and 10 indicates maximum breathlessness). Lower values are considered to be better than higher values.

    Measured: Week 13

  6. Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Overall Summary Score (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate improves quality of life in comparison to placebo. The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) is a disease-specific patient-reported outcomes measure for patients with heart failure. It consists of 23 items, is comprised of 7 clinically relevant scales (Symptom Frequency, Symptom Burden, Symptom Stability, Physical Limitation, Social Limitation, Quality of Life, and Self-Efficacy), and yields 3 summary scores (Clinical Summary, Total Symptom, and Overall Summary Scores). Scale and summary scores range between 0 and 100, with higher scores indicating better health status (eg, better functioning, fewer symptoms, better quality of life).

    Measured: Week 7

  7. Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Overall Summary Score (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate improves quality of life in comparison to placebo. • The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) is a disease-specific patient-reported outcomes measure for patients with heart failure. It consists of 23 items, is comprised of 7 clinically relevant scales (Symptom Frequency, Symptom Burden, Symptom Stability, Physical Limitation, Social Limitation, Quality of Life, and Self-Efficacy), and yields 3 summary scores (Clinical Summary, Total Symptom, and Overall Summary Scores). Scale and summary scores range between 0 and 100, with higher scores indicating better health status (eg, better functioning, fewer symptoms, better quality of life).Higher values of the overall KCCQ score are considered to be better than lower values.

    Measured: Week 13

  8. N-terminal Pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide Level (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate improves natriuretic peptide levels in comparison to placebo

    Measured: Week 7

  9. N-terminal Pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide Level (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate improves natriuretic peptide levels in comparison to placebo

    Measured: Week 13

  10. Improvement in Daily Activity - Hours Active Per Day (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate in comparison to placebo improves daily activity as measured by Hours active per day during maximal dose of study drug

    Measured: 5-6 weeks

  11. Improvement in Daily Activity - Hours Active Per Day (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate in comparison to placebo improves daily activity as measured by Hours active per day during maximal dose of study drug

    Measured: 11-12 weeks

  12. Improvement in Daily Activity - Slope of Daily Average (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate in comparison to placebo improves daily activity as measured by Slope of daily averaged arbitrary accelerometry units during study drug administration. An arbitrary accelerometer unit is calculated within the accelerometer device that is worn by the patient and represents level of activity based on patient movement. Higher values indicate more movement. 0 indicates no movement.

    Measured: 3-6 weeks

  13. Improvement in Daily Activity - Slope of Daily Average (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate in comparison to placebo improves daily activity as measured by Slope of daily averaged arbitrary accelerometry units during study drug administration. An arbitrary accelerometer unit is calculated within the accelerometer device that is worn by the patient and represents level of activity based on patient movement. Higher values indicate more movement. 0 indicates no movement.

    Measured: 9-12 weeks

  14. Improvement in Daily Activity - Area Under the Curve (Phase I)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate in comparison to placebo improves daily activity as measured by Area under the curve (AUC) of arbitrary accelerometry units during study drug administration. An arbitrary accelerometer unit is calculated within the accelerometer device that is worn by the patient and represents level of activity based on patient movement. Higher values indicate more movement. 0 indicates no movement. Area under the curve is defined as ((7*average acceleromtery units/day during 30 mg) + (7*average acceleromtery units/day during 60 mg) + (14*average acceleromtery units/day during 120 mg))/28

    Measured: 3-6 weeks

  15. Improvement in Daily Activity - Area Under the Curve (Phase II)

    To evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate in comparison to placebo improves daily activity as measured by Area under the curve (AUC) of arbitrary accelerometry units during study drug administration. An arbitrary accelerometer unit is calculated within the accelerometer device that is worn by the patient and represents level of activity based on patient movement. Higher values indicate more movement. 0 indicates no movement. Area under the curve is defined as ((7*average acceleromtery units/day during 30 mg) + (7*average acceleromtery units/day during 60 mg) + (14*average acceleromtery units/day during 120 mg))/28

    Measured: 9-12 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Feb 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2014
  3. Primary completionFeb 2015
  4. Study completionMar 2015

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
110 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02053493
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00050042
Other IDs
4U10HL084904-10
Acronym
NEAT-HFpeF
Status last verified
Oct 2016
First submitted
3 Jan 2014
Last updated
28 Nov 2016
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: After the study results have been published, site-specific participant data will be shared with sites upon request. Sites are expected to follow their specific institutional policies regarding sharing results with their participants.

Publications

  • Reddy YNV, Rikhi A, Obokata M, Shah SJ, Lewis GD, AbouEzzedine OF, Dunlay S, McNulty S, Chakraborty H, Stevenson LW, Redfield MM, Borlaug BA. Quality of life in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: importance of obesity, functional capacity, and physical inactivity. Eur J Heart Fail. 2020 Jun;22(6):1009-1018. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1788. Epub 2020 Mar 9.

    PubMed 32150314
  • Snipelisky D, Kelly J, Levine JA, Koepp GA, Anstrom KJ, McNulty SE, Zakeri R, Felker GM, Hernandez AF, Braunwald E, Redfield MM. Accelerometer-Measured Daily Activity in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Clinical Correlates and Association With Standard Heart Failure Severity Indices. Circ Heart Fail. 2017 Jun;10(6):e003878. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.117.003878.

    PubMed 28588021
  • Redfield MM, Anstrom KJ, Levine JA, Koepp GA, Borlaug BA, Chen HH, LeWinter MM, Joseph SM, Shah SJ, Semigran MJ, Felker GM, Cole RT, Reeves GR, Tedford RJ, Tang WH, McNulty SE, Velazquez EJ, Shah MR, Braunwald E; NHLBI Heart Failure Clinical Research Network. Isosorbide Mononitrate in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. N Engl J Med. 2015 Dec 10;373(24):2314-24. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1510774. Epub 2015 Nov 8.

    PubMed 26549714

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Isosorbide Mononitrate in people with Heart Failure, run by Adrian Hernandez at 22 sites in United States.

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 24 inclusion and 27 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 28 Nov 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 22 sites in United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 28 Nov 2016). 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?

Arbitrary Accelerometry Units (AAU) (Phase I) (time frame: 5-6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02053493, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 28 Nov 2016.

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