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PREclinical Mutation CARriers From Families With DIlated Cardiomyopathy and ACE Inhibitors (PRECARDIA)

Primary Purpose

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
perindopril
placebo
Sponsored by
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Dilated Cardiomyopathy focused on measuring dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure, genetics, mutation carrier, ACE treatment, preclinical

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age: ≥18 years and ≤60 years
  • At least one family member should have a clinical diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (LVEF<45% and LVEDD>112%)and should not be considered as the burn-out phase of another cardiomyopathy (such as HCM, ARVC). LV noncompaction may co-exist with DCM in this patient.NB:in a patient with a mutation in LMNA gene, LVEDD may be normal whereas EF is markedly reduced, so that only a reduced LVEF is mandatory(LVEF<45%).
  • Carriers of the mutation that has been identified in the family as associated with DCM, and who have received appropriate genetic counselling before and after the announcement of the genetic result. The mutation within the family should be considered as disease-causing.
  • No obvious DCM as assessed by diagnostic criteria indicated elsewhere on echocardiography (WHO & Mestroni et al. 1999 and Mahon et al. 2005: references 3 and 9): LVEF <45% and enlarged LVEDD (>112% of predicted value according to age,BSA).
  • Presence of minor LV abnormality:

    • isolated LVEDD > 112% (Henry Formula)
    • or reduced systolic dysfunction: 45% < LVEF < 55%, as assessed on echocardiography.
  • Able to provide informed consent, and signed informed consent.
  • Able to understand and accept the study constraints
  • For some European countries (such as France and Spain): participants (by themselves) should have medical health care coverage to be included in a research study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other disease or factor that can cause minor LV abnormalities, such as cardiotoxic treatment or significant blood hypertension (with uncontrolled blood pressure or significant hypertrophy on echocardiography).
  • Contraindication to ACE inhibitor
  • Participants who are already treated with ACE inhibitor, sartan or aldosterone receptor antagonists (for various reason such as arterial hypertension) can not be included in this study, unless they have been off these drugs for a period of 6 weeks before inclusion.
  • Impaired renal function: estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), using MDRD formula, < 60 ml/mn/1.73m2.
  • Baseline serum potassium >5.5 mmol/L.
  • Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding woman or woman of childbearing potential not under effective contraception or planned pregnancy.
  • Participation in another therapeutic trial in the previous 3 months
  • Participants treated with lithium
  • Participant under legal guardianship

Sites / Locations

  • Skejby University Hospital SUH, Aarhus Universit Hospital
  • Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital
  • University of Heidelberg UKLHD
  • Academic Hospital IRCCS Foundation Policlinico San Matteo (OSM)
  • Academisch Medisch Centrum AMC and InterUniversity Institute AMC/ICIN
  • Health in Code SL (SME) - Hospital Marítimo de Oza.
  • The Heart Hospital, University College London NHS Foundation Trust

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

perindopril

placebo

Arm Description

same form, administration, posology, frequency and duration as perindopril

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in left ventricle diameter / volume / ejection fraction
Primary composite end point: Occurence of DCM (LV ejection fraction LVEF<45% and LVEDD>112%) or deterioration of LV end-diastolic diameter / volume (occurrence of events defined as "+4% LVEDD/LVEDV") or deterioration of Ejection fraction (occurrence of events defined as "-4% LVEF") All criteria determined either by Echocardiography (primary end-point 1) or by Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) primary end-point 2).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Echocardiographic deterioration of LVEDD or Ejection fraction
Echocardiographic deterioration of LVEDD (comparison of average "final LVEDD compared to baseline LVEDD" between arms) or Ejection fraction (comparison of average "final LVEF vs baseline LVEF" between arms)
MRI - deterioration of LVEDVol or Ejection fraction
MRI deterioration of LVEDVol (comparison of average "final LVEDVol compared to baseline LVEDVol" between arms) or Ejection fraction (comparison of average "final LVEF vs baseline LVEF" between arms)
Occurence of DCM (Echo: EF< 45% and LVEDD>112%, ref Mahon, 2005)
Occurence of DCM on Echocardiography: EF< 45% and LVEDD>112% (ref Mahon, 2005)
Deterioration of other Echocardiographic parameters
Deterioration of other Echocardiographic parameters: TDI velocities (average Sa & Ea velocities) at the mitral annulus (lateral and septal), and the E/Ea ratio strain and strain rate (radial, longitudinal, circonferential strain rate in the basal, mid and apical segments) LV volumes (LVED Vol and LVES Vol, Simpson method, 4 cavity incidence)
Deterioration of hormonal biomarkers in serum
Deterioration of hormonal biomarkers in serum: Natriuretic peptid: BNP and NTproBNP (+/-4% or final versus baseline). Mid-Regional pro-Adrenomedullin (MR-proADM) and Mid-Regional proANP, (+/-4% or final versus baseline).
Clinical end-point
Clinical end-point (statistical power is known to be sufficient): Symptoms: Dyspnoea (NYHA stage 1 to 4) Hospitalisation (not planed) for heart failure
Clinical end-point: death
Clinical end-point (statistical power is known to be sufficient): All cause death cardiovascular death (Safety end-point: no excess of)

Full Information

First Posted
April 11, 2012
Last Updated
February 23, 2016
Sponsor
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01583114
Brief Title
PREclinical Mutation CARriers From Families With DIlated Cardiomyopathy and ACE Inhibitors
Acronym
PRECARDIA
Official Title
Preventive Effect of ACE Inhibitor Perindopril)on the Onset or Progression of Left Ventricular Dysfoction in Subjects at a Preclinical Stage From Families With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
recruitement problem
Study Start Date
December 2011 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
January 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2014 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a multicentre European double-blind,randomized and controlled trial with 2 parallel groups (1 study medication, 1 placebo) in order to analyse the impact of ACE inhibitors (ACEi) in subjects who carry a mutation but have not yet developed DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy). Objective of the trial: Study the impact of ACE inhibitors (ACEi) in subjects who carry a mutation (leading to a genetic form of heart failure) but have not yet developed DCM. Context. Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the leading causes of Heart Failure due to systolic dysfunction and at least 30% of DCM are of familial/genetic origin, usually with autosomal dominant inheritance, and underlying genes and mutations are increasingly identified. Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (fDCM) is characterized by age-related penetrance (or delayed-onset), that means that the cardiac expression of the disease (echocardiographic abnormalities) is usually absent for a long period and progressively appears with advanced age, usually after 20 years of age Hypothesis : ACEi may delay or prevent the occurrence of DCM in these subjects (pre-clinical stage). Expected results: If the hypothesis is confirmed, and as a consequence, the knowledge derived from basic research (genes identification in DCM) will be translated into clinical practice (early identification of subjects at high risk of developing heart failure through predictive genetic testing) with the development of new therapeutic management (early ACEi) that will help to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. This will constitute a paradigm of the development of preventive medicine thanks to the development of genetics in the cardiovascular field. Subjects who are concerned are ≥18 years of age and ≤60 years, carry a mutation responsible for DCM and are at a preclinical stage of the disease. Total duration of treatment (perindopril versus placebo) is 3 years. A total number of 200 participants will be enrolled (100 in each group) in 7 centres.
Detailed Description
This study is part of a broader research program, "INHERITANCE" (INtegrated HEart Research In TrANslational genetics of dilated Cardiomyopathies in Europe) research project, submitted to EU (FP7 European Union, HEALTH-2009-2.4.2-3: Translation of basic knowledge on inherited cardiomyopathies into clinical practice) and accepted in 2009 (Grant agreement n° 241924, global coordinator: Pr Eloisa Arbustini, Pavia, Italy). Precardia / clinical trial Principal Investigator: Dr Philippe Charron, Pitié Salpêtrière hospital, France FP7 Global Inheritance network coordinator: Pr Eloisa Arbustini, Italia

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Keywords
dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure, genetics, mutation carrier, ACE treatment, preclinical

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
6 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
perindopril
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
same form, administration, posology, frequency and duration as perindopril
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
perindopril
Other Intervention Name(s)
Coversyl
Intervention Description
form:1 tablet contained 5 mg of perindopril; posology: 1 intake per day, initiated at a dose of 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet) per day during one week, then 5 mg (1 tablet) per day during two weeks, then 10 mg (2 tablets), or the maximal dose tolerated, until the end of the study (36 months).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Intervention Description
form:1 tablet contained 5 mg placebo; posology: 1 intake per day, initiated at a dose of 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet) per day during one week, then 5 mg (1 tablet) per day during two weeks, then 10 mg (2 tablets), or the maximal dose tolerated, until the end of the study (36 months).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in left ventricle diameter / volume / ejection fraction
Description
Primary composite end point: Occurence of DCM (LV ejection fraction LVEF<45% and LVEDD>112%) or deterioration of LV end-diastolic diameter / volume (occurrence of events defined as "+4% LVEDD/LVEDV") or deterioration of Ejection fraction (occurrence of events defined as "-4% LVEF") All criteria determined either by Echocardiography (primary end-point 1) or by Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) primary end-point 2).
Time Frame
baseline,12 months, 24 months and 36 months after inclusion
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Echocardiographic deterioration of LVEDD or Ejection fraction
Description
Echocardiographic deterioration of LVEDD (comparison of average "final LVEDD compared to baseline LVEDD" between arms) or Ejection fraction (comparison of average "final LVEF vs baseline LVEF" between arms)
Time Frame
at baseline and at 24 months and 36 months after inclusion
Title
MRI - deterioration of LVEDVol or Ejection fraction
Description
MRI deterioration of LVEDVol (comparison of average "final LVEDVol compared to baseline LVEDVol" between arms) or Ejection fraction (comparison of average "final LVEF vs baseline LVEF" between arms)
Time Frame
at baseline and at 36 months after inclusion
Title
Occurence of DCM (Echo: EF< 45% and LVEDD>112%, ref Mahon, 2005)
Description
Occurence of DCM on Echocardiography: EF< 45% and LVEDD>112% (ref Mahon, 2005)
Time Frame
baseline, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months after inclusion
Title
Deterioration of other Echocardiographic parameters
Description
Deterioration of other Echocardiographic parameters: TDI velocities (average Sa & Ea velocities) at the mitral annulus (lateral and septal), and the E/Ea ratio strain and strain rate (radial, longitudinal, circonferential strain rate in the basal, mid and apical segments) LV volumes (LVED Vol and LVES Vol, Simpson method, 4 cavity incidence)
Time Frame
at baseline, at 12 months, 24 months and 36 months after inclusion
Title
Deterioration of hormonal biomarkers in serum
Description
Deterioration of hormonal biomarkers in serum: Natriuretic peptid: BNP and NTproBNP (+/-4% or final versus baseline). Mid-Regional pro-Adrenomedullin (MR-proADM) and Mid-Regional proANP, (+/-4% or final versus baseline).
Time Frame
at baseline, at 18 months and 36 months after inclusion
Title
Clinical end-point
Description
Clinical end-point (statistical power is known to be sufficient): Symptoms: Dyspnoea (NYHA stage 1 to 4) Hospitalisation (not planed) for heart failure
Time Frame
at each visit (inclusion, at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, then every 6 months to 36 months after inclusion)
Title
Clinical end-point: death
Description
Clinical end-point (statistical power is known to be sufficient): All cause death cardiovascular death (Safety end-point: no excess of)
Time Frame
at each visit (inclusion, at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, then every 6 months to 36 months after inclusion)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age: ≥18 years and ≤60 years At least one family member should have a clinical diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (LVEF<45% and LVEDD>112%)and should not be considered as the burn-out phase of another cardiomyopathy (such as HCM, ARVC). LV noncompaction may co-exist with DCM in this patient.NB:in a patient with a mutation in LMNA gene, LVEDD may be normal whereas EF is markedly reduced, so that only a reduced LVEF is mandatory(LVEF<45%). Carriers of the mutation that has been identified in the family as associated with DCM, and who have received appropriate genetic counselling before and after the announcement of the genetic result. The mutation within the family should be considered as disease-causing. No obvious DCM as assessed by diagnostic criteria indicated elsewhere on echocardiography (WHO & Mestroni et al. 1999 and Mahon et al. 2005: references 3 and 9): LVEF <45% and enlarged LVEDD (>112% of predicted value according to age,BSA). Presence of minor LV abnormality: isolated LVEDD > 112% (Henry Formula) or reduced systolic dysfunction: 45% < LVEF < 55%, as assessed on echocardiography. Able to provide informed consent, and signed informed consent. Able to understand and accept the study constraints For some European countries (such as France and Spain): participants (by themselves) should have medical health care coverage to be included in a research study Exclusion Criteria: Other disease or factor that can cause minor LV abnormalities, such as cardiotoxic treatment or significant blood hypertension (with uncontrolled blood pressure or significant hypertrophy on echocardiography). Contraindication to ACE inhibitor Participants who are already treated with ACE inhibitor, sartan or aldosterone receptor antagonists (for various reason such as arterial hypertension) can not be included in this study, unless they have been off these drugs for a period of 6 weeks before inclusion. Impaired renal function: estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), using MDRD formula, < 60 ml/mn/1.73m2. Baseline serum potassium >5.5 mmol/L. Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding woman or woman of childbearing potential not under effective contraception or planned pregnancy. Participation in another therapeutic trial in the previous 3 months Participants treated with lithium Participant under legal guardianship
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
PHILIPPE CHARRON
Organizational Affiliation
PITIE SALPETRIERE HOSPITAL, PARIS, FRANCE
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Skejby University Hospital SUH, Aarhus Universit Hospital
City
Aarhus
ZIP/Postal Code
8200
Country
Denmark
Facility Name
Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75013
Country
France
Facility Name
University of Heidelberg UKLHD
City
Heidelberg
ZIP/Postal Code
69120
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Academic Hospital IRCCS Foundation Policlinico San Matteo (OSM)
City
Pavia
ZIP/Postal Code
27100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Academisch Medisch Centrum AMC and InterUniversity Institute AMC/ICIN
City
Amsterdam
ZIP/Postal Code
1105 AZ
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Health in Code SL (SME) - Hospital Marítimo de Oza.
City
A Coruña
ZIP/Postal Code
15006
Country
Spain
Facility Name
The Heart Hospital, University College London NHS Foundation Trust
City
London
ZIP/Postal Code
W1G 8PH
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
http://www.inheritanceproject.eu
Description
Precardia study is part of global european project INHERITANCE

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