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A Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pulmonary Artery Denervation for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Left Heart Disease (PADN-HF-PH)

Primary Purpose

Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Hypertension

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pulmonary arterial denervation
Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure
Sponsored by
Pulnovo Medical (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Pulmonary Hypertension focused on measuring Pulmonary Artery Denervation, Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease, Heart Failure, pulmonary hypertension, left heart failure

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥18, ≤75 years old; Diagnosed with chronic heart failure for at least 3 months, and have received the GDMT pharmacological treatment based on the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for Heart Failure for at least 1 month; Clinically stable defined by No intravenous diuretics, inotropes or vasodilators for at least 1 month, and Systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 100 and < 160 mmHg and resting heart rate (HR) ≥50 and <100 bpm (<110 bpm for atrial fibrillation) on the day of the procedure ACC/AHA stage of heart failure B-C; New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-IVa; World Health Organization (WHO) functional class II-IV; 6MWD ≥ 100 m and < 450 m; NT-proBNP > 600 pg/mL (BNP > 150 pg/mL), or NT-proBNP > 400 pg/mL (BNP >100pg/mL) and has been hospitalized for heart failure in the past 1 year; Hemodynamic indicators (RHC) : Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) > 25mmHg Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) >15mmHg Understand and be willing to sign informed consent, and be willing to follow the follow-up plan required by the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Any of the following: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular (LV) outflow tract obstruction or systolic anterior motion (SAM); pericardial disease; infiltrative or inflammatory myocardial disease; valvular heart disease with moderate or severe stenosis of any of the 4 valves, or severe regurgitation of any of the 4 valves, or active endocarditis; or Symptomatic carotid stenosis, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke within 30 days prior to randomization; or Complex congenital heart disease; or Have received any revascularization, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 6 months prior to randomization; or anticipated to undergo coronary revascularization (CABG or PCI) within 6 months; or Artificial pacemakers, including single-chamber, dual-chamber and three-chamber pacemakers, have been implanted or are anticipated to be implanted within 6 months; or Anticipated to undergo ablation of atrial fibrillation within 6 months; or Anticipated to undergo heart valve surgery (valve replacement, valvuloplasty) within 6 months; or Listing for heart/heart-lung transplantation or anticipated to implant a ventricular assist device (VAD) Other types of pulmonary hypertension, including WHO Group1, Group3, Group4, Group5; Received pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) targeted drugs within 1 month prior to randomization; Anticipated to undergo any surgery within 6 months; The cardiac index (CI) of RHC < 1.5L/min/m²; Severe renal insufficiency (eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m² by MDRD formula); Severe liver insufficiency (Child-Pugh classification B-C); Platelet count < 50 × 10^9/L; Life expectancy <1 year; Systemic inflammation or other disease requiring long-term use of glucocorticoids or immunosuppressants; Active infection requiring oral or intravenous antibiotics; Cannot tolerate any GDMT medicine; Body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m²; Pregnant or lactating women, or plan to pregnant in one year; Participated in other clinical trials within 3 months prior to signing the informed consent; Any other circumstances that investigators deem inappropriate to participate in this trial.

Sites / Locations

  • General Hospital of Northern Theater Command

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN)

Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure

Arm Description

Patients in the PADN group will receive pulmonary artery denervation procedure.

Patients in the control group will take their baseline anti-heart failure medications at the original doses according to 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for heart failure, without any changes except when medically required. The anti-heart failure drugs treatment is consistent in both arms.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Clinical Deterioration, defined as the occurrence of any of the followings:
The type and/or dosage of oral diuretics need to be increased due to worsening of heart failure Requiring intravenous medication (inotropes, diuretics or vasodilators) due to worsening of heart failure Rehospitalization due to heart failure 6MWD decreased by > 15% or > 30m compared with baseline Referral for heart/heart-lung transplantation All-cause death

Secondary Outcome Measures

Hemodynamics measured by right heart catheterization(RHC)
Change in mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) from baseline.
Hemodynamics measured by right heart catheterization(RHC)
Change in pulmonary vascular resistance(PVR) from baseline.
Hemodynamics measured by right heart catheterization(RHC)
Change in pulmonary artery wedge pressure(PAWP) from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in left ventricular Tei index from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVDd) from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVSd) from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in E/E' ratio from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in septum E' from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in lateral wall E' from baseline.
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Changes in left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) from baseline.
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)
Changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) from baseline
6 minute walk distance(6MWD) difference from baseline
The 6MWD test was conducted according to the American Thoracic Society guidelines.
Changes in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire(KCCQ) overall summary score from baseline
The KCCQ is a self-administered, 23-item questionnaire to provide a better description of quality of life in patients with heart failure. The overall summary score range from 0 to 100, higher score means higher quality of life.
Diuretics need to be increased due to worsening of heart failure
The type and/or dosage of oral diuretics need to be increased due to worsening of heart failure
Intravenous medication due to worsening of heart failure
Number of patients requiring intravenous medication (inotropes, diuretics or vasodilators) due to worsening of heart failure
Rehospitalization due to heart failure
Number of patients with rehospitalization due to heart failure
Heart/heart-lung transplantation
Number of patients referred for heart/heart-lung transplantation
All-cause death
Number of death due to any cause

Full Information

First Posted
January 10, 2023
Last Updated
July 30, 2023
Sponsor
Pulnovo Medical (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Collaborators
The General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, First Hospital of Tsinghua University, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Fuwai Yunnan Cardiovascular Hospital, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Tongji Hospital, Second Hospital of Jilin University, China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital, RenJi Hospital, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University, Zhejiang University, Shengjing Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05824923
Brief Title
A Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pulmonary Artery Denervation for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Left Heart Disease
Acronym
PADN-HF-PH
Official Title
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Single-use Ring-shaped Pulmonary Artery Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation Catheter and Pulmonary Artery RF Ablation Generator for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Left Heart Disease
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
August 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
February 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
August 2027 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Pulnovo Medical (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Collaborators
The General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, First Hospital of Tsinghua University, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Fuwai Yunnan Cardiovascular Hospital, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Tongji Hospital, Second Hospital of Jilin University, China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital, RenJi Hospital, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University, Zhejiang University, Shengjing Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
It's a phase III, prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the pulmonary artery denervation (PADN) for heart failure (HF) patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension associate with left heart disease (PH-LHD) by right heart catheterization.
Detailed Description
Chronic heart failure (CHF) patients who have received guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) based on the 2022 American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) Guidelines for HF and have reached clinical stable, and diagnosed with PH-LHD by right heart catheterization, will be randomized to the PADN group or control group in a 1:1 ratio to receive PADN combined with HF GDMT or HF GDMT, respectively. After the primary endpoint follow-up is completed at the 6-months visit, participants in the control group who still meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria can also choose to receive PADN. Approximately 276 participants will be enrolled at up to 28 centers in China and followed for 3 years. The safety and efficacy of the PADN system, including RF ablation catheter and generator will be evaluated by comparing the therapeutic effect of the PADN group and the control group.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Hypertension, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Heart Failure With Mid Range Ejection Fraction
Keywords
Pulmonary Artery Denervation, Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease, Heart Failure, pulmonary hypertension, left heart failure

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
At the 6-months visit, participants in the control group who still meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria can choose to receive PADN procedure.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
276 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients in the PADN group will receive pulmonary artery denervation procedure.
Arm Title
Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Patients in the control group will take their baseline anti-heart failure medications at the original doses according to 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for heart failure, without any changes except when medically required. The anti-heart failure drugs treatment is consistent in both arms.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Pulmonary arterial denervation
Other Intervention Name(s)
PADN
Intervention Description
Contrast pulmonary artery (PA) angiography will be performed to localize the pulmonary artery bifurcation level and calculate the PA diameter. Once the anatomy deemed acceptable, the radiofrequency ablation catheter will be introduced into ostium of the left PA and the distal bifurcation area of the main PA. The catheter will be manoeuvred within the PA to allow energy delivery in a circumferential manner to ensure that the electrodes are tightly in contact with the endovascular surface. About three ablations at 45-55 ℃ for 120 seconds each will be performed in ostium of the left PA and the distal bifurcation area of the main PA.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure
Other Intervention Name(s)
GDMT medication for heart failure
Intervention Description
GDMT medication recommendation including: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) or angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) Beta-receptor blocker (BB) Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Diuretics The medication regimen (type and dosage) will be the investigator's discretion in accordance with the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for Heart Failure. The type and dosage of all GDMT medications (except for diuretics) should remain unchanged through follow-up duration (at 6-month visit), unless the participant's conditions need adjust of GDMT regimens. Dosage and single or combination of diuretics are all left at physician's discretion.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Clinical Deterioration, defined as the occurrence of any of the followings:
Description
The type and/or dosage of oral diuretics need to be increased due to worsening of heart failure Requiring intravenous medication (inotropes, diuretics or vasodilators) due to worsening of heart failure Rehospitalization due to heart failure 6MWD decreased by > 15% or > 30m compared with baseline Referral for heart/heart-lung transplantation All-cause death
Time Frame
immediately after the procedure to 6 months follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hemodynamics measured by right heart catheterization(RHC)
Description
Change in mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months
Title
Hemodynamics measured by right heart catheterization(RHC)
Description
Change in pulmonary vascular resistance(PVR) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months
Title
Hemodynamics measured by right heart catheterization(RHC)
Description
Change in pulmonary artery wedge pressure(PAWP) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in left ventricular Tei index from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVDd) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVSd) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in E/E' ratio from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in septum E' from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in lateral wall E' from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Parameters measured by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)
Description
Changes in left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) from baseline.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)
Description
Changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) from baseline
Time Frame
6 months
Title
6 minute walk distance(6MWD) difference from baseline
Description
The 6MWD test was conducted according to the American Thoracic Society guidelines.
Time Frame
6 months, 1 year, 3 years
Title
Changes in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire(KCCQ) overall summary score from baseline
Description
The KCCQ is a self-administered, 23-item questionnaire to provide a better description of quality of life in patients with heart failure. The overall summary score range from 0 to 100, higher score means higher quality of life.
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Title
Diuretics need to be increased due to worsening of heart failure
Description
The type and/or dosage of oral diuretics need to be increased due to worsening of heart failure
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Title
Intravenous medication due to worsening of heart failure
Description
Number of patients requiring intravenous medication (inotropes, diuretics or vasodilators) due to worsening of heart failure
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Title
Rehospitalization due to heart failure
Description
Number of patients with rehospitalization due to heart failure
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Title
Heart/heart-lung transplantation
Description
Number of patients referred for heart/heart-lung transplantation
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Title
All-cause death
Description
Number of death due to any cause
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Safety Outcome: AESI
Description
Adverse events of special interest (AESI), defined as complications occurring within 30 days after the procedure, include: Thrombosis and embolism Perforation or dissection of the pulmonary artery requiring surgical treatment Pulmonary aneurysm Pulmonary artery stenosis Hemoptysis requiring surgical treatment Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury Complications at puncture site (including pain, infection, bleeding, hematoma, etc.) All-cause death Endotracheal intubation Mechanical circulation support Permanent implantation of a pacemaker or defibrillator
Time Frame
within 30 days after the procedure
Title
Safety Outcome: AE and SAE
Description
Adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE)
Time Frame
1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Title
Safety Outcome: visual analogue scale(VAS) scores
Description
VAS score is a psychometric scale that is generally used in pain scale surveys to understand varying degrees of pain experienced by a patient. The VAS score range from 0 to 10, higher score means more pain
Time Frame
during the PADN procedure

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥18, ≤75 years old; Diagnosed with chronic heart failure for at least 3 months, and have received the GDMT pharmacological treatment based on the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for Heart Failure for at least 1 month; Clinically stable defined by No intravenous diuretics, inotropes or vasodilators for at least 1 month, and Systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 100 and < 160 mmHg and resting heart rate (HR) ≥50 and <100 bpm (<110 bpm for atrial fibrillation) on the day of the procedure ACC/AHA stage of heart failure B-C; New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-IVa; World Health Organization (WHO) functional class II-IV; 6MWD ≥ 100 m and < 450 m; NT-proBNP > 600 pg/mL (BNP > 150 pg/mL), or NT-proBNP > 400 pg/mL (BNP >100pg/mL) and has been hospitalized for heart failure in the past 1 year; Hemodynamic indicators (RHC) : Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) > 25mmHg Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) >15mmHg Understand and be willing to sign informed consent, and be willing to follow the follow-up plan required by the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Any of the following: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular (LV) outflow tract obstruction or systolic anterior motion (SAM); pericardial disease; infiltrative or inflammatory myocardial disease; valvular heart disease with moderate or severe stenosis of any of the 4 valves, or severe regurgitation of any of the 4 valves, or active endocarditis; or Symptomatic carotid stenosis, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke within 30 days prior to randomization; or Complex congenital heart disease; or Have received any revascularization, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 6 months prior to randomization; or anticipated to undergo coronary revascularization (CABG or PCI) within 6 months; or Artificial pacemakers, including single-chamber, dual-chamber and three-chamber pacemakers, have been implanted or are anticipated to be implanted within 6 months; or Anticipated to undergo ablation of atrial fibrillation within 6 months; or Anticipated to undergo heart valve surgery (valve replacement, valvuloplasty) within 6 months; or Listing for heart/heart-lung transplantation or anticipated to implant a ventricular assist device (VAD) Other types of pulmonary hypertension, including WHO Group1, Group3, Group4, Group5; Received pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) targeted drugs within 1 month prior to randomization; Anticipated to undergo any surgery within 6 months; The cardiac index (CI) of RHC < 1.5L/min/m²; Severe renal insufficiency (eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m² by MDRD formula); Severe liver insufficiency (Child-Pugh classification B-C); Platelet count < 50 × 10^9/L; Life expectancy <1 year; Systemic inflammation or other disease requiring long-term use of glucocorticoids or immunosuppressants; Active infection requiring oral or intravenous antibiotics; Cannot tolerate any GDMT medicine; Body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m²; Pregnant or lactating women, or plan to pregnant in one year; Participated in other clinical trials within 3 months prior to signing the informed consent; Any other circumstances that investigators deem inappropriate to participate in this trial.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Mark Gu
Phone
13774217349
Email
guwen@pulnovomed.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Yanyan Lu
Phone
13914766820
Email
co@pulnovomed.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
General Hospital of Northern Theater Command
City
Shenyang
State/Province
Liaoning
Country
China

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