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LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Left-ventricular Ejection Fraction

Primary Purpose

Chronic Heart Failure

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
LCZ696
Valsartan
Placebo
Sponsored by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Heart Failure focused on measuring Chronic heart failure, preserved ejection fraction, cardiovascular disease, NT-proBNP, biomarkers, Heart failure with preserved left-ventricular ejection, fraction

Eligibility Criteria

40 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with documented stable chronic heart failure (NYHA II-IV):

    • LVEF ≥ 45% (local measurement, assessed by echocardiography, MUGA, CT scan, MRI or ventricular angiography)
    • the ejection fraction must have been obtained within 6 months prior to randomization or after any MI or other event that would affect ejection fraction.
  • Plasma NT-proBNP > 500 pg/ml at Visit 1.
  • Patients with documented stable chronic heart failure (NYHA II-IV).
  • Patients receiving ACE inhibitors (ACEi), an angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) and/or a beta blockers must be on a stable dose of these medications stable for the 1 month period prior to Visit 1.
  • Patients must be on diuretic therapy prior to Visit 1 (flexible dosing is permitted).
  • Patients with a controlled systolic BP, defined as a target systolic BP less than 140 mm Hg; participants with BP up to and including 160 mm Hg are eligible for enrollment if they are on three or more medications to control BP at randomization (Visit 2).
  • Patients with at least one of the following symptoms at the time of screening (Visit 1):

    • Dyspnea on exertion
    • Orthopnea
    • Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
    • Peripheral edema
  • Patients must have an eGFR ≥ 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 at Visit 1 (calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula).
  • Patients with a potassium ≤5.2 mmol/l at Visit 1.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a prior LVEF reading <45%, at any time.
  • Patients who require treatment with both an ACE inhibitor and an ARB.
  • Isolated right heart failure due to pulmonary disease.
  • Dyspnea and/or edema from non-cardiac causes, such as lung disease, anemia, or severe obesity.
  • Presence of hemodynamically significant mitral and /or aortic valve disease.
  • Presence of hemodynamically significant obstructive lesions of left ventricular outflow tract, including aortic stenosis.
  • Presence of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

LCZ696

Valsartan

Arm Description

During a single blind, run-in period, participants received placebo. Then at randomization (double blind treatment period), participants started with 50 mg LCZ696 for 1- 2 weeks, then uptitrated to 100 mg bid for 1 -2 weeks, and thereafter, uptitrated to 200 mg bid.

During a single blind, run-in period, participants received placebo. Then at randomization (double blind treatment period), participants started with 40 mg Valsartan twice daily (bid) for 1 - 2 weeks, then were uptitrated to 80 mg bid for 1 -2 weeks, and thereafter, uptitrated to 160 mg bid.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP)
Evaluation of NT-proBNP was performed by a central laboratory. Change from baseline in NT-proBNP was presented as a ratio where the ratio was calculated as the NT-proBNP value at 12 weeks over the NT-proBNP value at baseline. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in NT-proBNP and Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Evaluation of NT-proBNP and BNP was performed by a central laboratory. Change from baseline in NT-proBNP and in BNP was presented as a ratio where the ratio for NT-proBNP was calculated as the NT-proBNP value at 36 weeks over the NT-proBNP value at baseline, and the ratio for BNP was calculated as the BNP value at 36 weeks over the BNP value at baseline. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Plasma Cyclic Guanine Monophosphate (cGMP)
Evaluation of cGMP was performed by a central laboratory. Change from baseline in cGMP was presented as a ratio where the ratio was calculated as the cGMP value at 36 weeks over the cGMP value at baseline. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography (ECHO) Parameters: Left Ventricular End (LVE) Diastolic Diameter, LVE Systolic Diameter, Septal End Diastolic Thickness, Posterior LV Wall End Diastolic Thickness, Relative Wall Thickness, Left Atrial Dimension
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: LVE Diastolic Volume, LVE Systolic Volume, Left Ventricular Stroke Volume, Left Atrial Volume
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Ventricular Mass
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Ventricular Mass Index
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Atrial Volume Index
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Ewave Velocity, A Wave Velocity, e' at Septal Mitral Annulus, e' at Lateral Mitral Annulus
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Ratio of E to A Velocity, E/e' Ratio
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Change in Echocardiography Parameters: Isovolumic Relaxation Time
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Tricuspid Regurgitation Velocity
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) Overall Summary Score and Individual Domain Summary Scores
The KCCQ is a self-administered questionnaire. It contains 23 items, covering physical function, clinical symptoms, social function, self-efficacy and knowledge, and quality of life, each with different Likert scale wording, including limitations, frequency, bother, change in condition, understanding, levels of enjoyment and satisfaction. Scores are transformed to a range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. A positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Percentage of Participants With Clinical Composite Assessment of Improved, Unchanged or Worsened
The clinical composite assessment is defined as follows: Improved = a) participant improved (markedly or moderately) in the global assessment of disease activity with no worsening of NYHA functional class and no major adverse cardiovascular event or b) participant improved in NYHA functional class with no worsening (markedly or moderately) in the global assessment of disease activity and no major adverse cardiovascular event. Worsened = participant worsened (markedly or moderately) in the global assessment of disease activity or in NYHA functional class or experienced a major adverse cardiovascular event. Unchanged = participant does not meet the definition for improved or worsened.
Percentage of Participants With New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I, II, II or IV
The NYHA Functional Classification classifies patients' heart failure according to the severity of their symptoms. The classification is as follows: Class I: no limitation of physical activity, ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea (shortness of breath); Class II: slight limitation to physical activity, comfortable at rest, ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation or dyspnea; Class III: marked limitation of physical activity, comfortable at rest, less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation or dyspnea; Class IV: unable to carry on any physical activity without discomfort, symptoms of heart failure at rest, if any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort increases.
Change From Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
eGFR was calculated from the serum creatinine concentration determined by central laboratory assessment. A positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Serum Creatinine
Evaluation of serum creatinine was performed by central laboratory. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
Evaluation of albumin/creatinine was performed by central laboratory. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Brachial Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Brachial Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Central Augmentation Pressure, Central Pressure at T1-DP, Central SBP, Central DBP, Central Mean Pressure
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Heart Rate Correct Cen Aug/Pulse Ht
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Heart Rate
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Pulse Wave Velocity
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Sitting SBP, Sitting DBP and Sitting Pulse Pressure (PP)
Sitting blood pressure and sitting pulse pressure were assessed. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Full Information

First Posted
April 22, 2009
Last Updated
August 12, 2015
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00887588
Brief Title
LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Left-ventricular Ejection Fraction
Official Title
A 36-week, Randomized, Double-blind, Multi-center, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Left-ventricular Ejection Fraction
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2011 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The study will assess the effects of 36 weeks of treatment with LCZ696 compared to valsartan on N-terminal pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) in patients with chronic heart failure and preserved left-ventricular ejection fraction.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Chronic Heart Failure
Keywords
Chronic heart failure, preserved ejection fraction, cardiovascular disease, NT-proBNP, biomarkers, Heart failure with preserved left-ventricular ejection, fraction

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
307 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
LCZ696
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
During a single blind, run-in period, participants received placebo. Then at randomization (double blind treatment period), participants started with 50 mg LCZ696 for 1- 2 weeks, then uptitrated to 100 mg bid for 1 -2 weeks, and thereafter, uptitrated to 200 mg bid.
Arm Title
Valsartan
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
During a single blind, run-in period, participants received placebo. Then at randomization (double blind treatment period), participants started with 40 mg Valsartan twice daily (bid) for 1 - 2 weeks, then were uptitrated to 80 mg bid for 1 -2 weeks, and thereafter, uptitrated to 160 mg bid.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
LCZ696
Intervention Description
50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg tablets
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Valsartan
Intervention Description
40 mg, 80 mg and 160 mg tablets
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
matching placebo to LCZ696 and Valsartan
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP)
Description
Evaluation of NT-proBNP was performed by a central laboratory. Change from baseline in NT-proBNP was presented as a ratio where the ratio was calculated as the NT-proBNP value at 12 weeks over the NT-proBNP value at baseline. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in NT-proBNP and Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Description
Evaluation of NT-proBNP and BNP was performed by a central laboratory. Change from baseline in NT-proBNP and in BNP was presented as a ratio where the ratio for NT-proBNP was calculated as the NT-proBNP value at 36 weeks over the NT-proBNP value at baseline, and the ratio for BNP was calculated as the BNP value at 36 weeks over the BNP value at baseline. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Plasma Cyclic Guanine Monophosphate (cGMP)
Description
Evaluation of cGMP was performed by a central laboratory. Change from baseline in cGMP was presented as a ratio where the ratio was calculated as the cGMP value at 36 weeks over the cGMP value at baseline. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography (ECHO) Parameters: Left Ventricular End (LVE) Diastolic Diameter, LVE Systolic Diameter, Septal End Diastolic Thickness, Posterior LV Wall End Diastolic Thickness, Relative Wall Thickness, Left Atrial Dimension
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: LVE Diastolic Volume, LVE Systolic Volume, Left Ventricular Stroke Volume, Left Atrial Volume
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Ventricular Mass
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Ventricular Mass Index
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Left Atrial Volume Index
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Ewave Velocity, A Wave Velocity, e' at Septal Mitral Annulus, e' at Lateral Mitral Annulus
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Ratio of E to A Velocity, E/e' Ratio
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change in Echocardiography Parameters: Isovolumic Relaxation Time
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Echocardiography Parameters: Tricuspid Regurgitation Velocity
Description
A limited two-dimensional and Doppler ECHO examination was done to assess ECHO parameters. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) Overall Summary Score and Individual Domain Summary Scores
Description
The KCCQ is a self-administered questionnaire. It contains 23 items, covering physical function, clinical symptoms, social function, self-efficacy and knowledge, and quality of life, each with different Likert scale wording, including limitations, frequency, bother, change in condition, understanding, levels of enjoyment and satisfaction. Scores are transformed to a range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. A positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Percentage of Participants With Clinical Composite Assessment of Improved, Unchanged or Worsened
Description
The clinical composite assessment is defined as follows: Improved = a) participant improved (markedly or moderately) in the global assessment of disease activity with no worsening of NYHA functional class and no major adverse cardiovascular event or b) participant improved in NYHA functional class with no worsening (markedly or moderately) in the global assessment of disease activity and no major adverse cardiovascular event. Worsened = participant worsened (markedly or moderately) in the global assessment of disease activity or in NYHA functional class or experienced a major adverse cardiovascular event. Unchanged = participant does not meet the definition for improved or worsened.
Time Frame
36 weeks
Title
Percentage of Participants With New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I, II, II or IV
Description
The NYHA Functional Classification classifies patients' heart failure according to the severity of their symptoms. The classification is as follows: Class I: no limitation of physical activity, ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea (shortness of breath); Class II: slight limitation to physical activity, comfortable at rest, ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation or dyspnea; Class III: marked limitation of physical activity, comfortable at rest, less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation or dyspnea; Class IV: unable to carry on any physical activity without discomfort, symptoms of heart failure at rest, if any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort increases.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
Description
eGFR was calculated from the serum creatinine concentration determined by central laboratory assessment. A positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Serum Creatinine
Description
Evaluation of serum creatinine was performed by central laboratory. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
Description
Evaluation of albumin/creatinine was performed by central laboratory. A ratio < 1 indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Brachial Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Brachial Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Central Augmentation Pressure, Central Pressure at T1-DP, Central SBP, Central DBP, Central Mean Pressure
Description
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Heart Rate Correct Cen Aug/Pulse Ht
Description
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Heart Rate
Description
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Arterial Stiffness Parameters: Pulse Wave Velocity
Description
A vascular arterial stiffness sub-study was conducted in a subset of participants. Noninvasive arterial tonometry was assessed using the Sphygmor device. Participants had arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity and central pressures measured. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks
Title
Change From Baseline in Sitting SBP, Sitting DBP and Sitting Pulse Pressure (PP)
Description
Sitting blood pressure and sitting pulse pressure were assessed. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
baseline, 36 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with documented stable chronic heart failure (NYHA II-IV): LVEF ≥ 45% (local measurement, assessed by echocardiography, MUGA, CT scan, MRI or ventricular angiography) the ejection fraction must have been obtained within 6 months prior to randomization or after any MI or other event that would affect ejection fraction. Plasma NT-proBNP > 500 pg/ml at Visit 1. Patients with documented stable chronic heart failure (NYHA II-IV). Patients receiving ACE inhibitors (ACEi), an angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) and/or a beta blockers must be on a stable dose of these medications stable for the 1 month period prior to Visit 1. Patients must be on diuretic therapy prior to Visit 1 (flexible dosing is permitted). Patients with a controlled systolic BP, defined as a target systolic BP less than 140 mm Hg; participants with BP up to and including 160 mm Hg are eligible for enrollment if they are on three or more medications to control BP at randomization (Visit 2). Patients with at least one of the following symptoms at the time of screening (Visit 1): Dyspnea on exertion Orthopnea Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Peripheral edema Patients must have an eGFR ≥ 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 at Visit 1 (calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula). Patients with a potassium ≤5.2 mmol/l at Visit 1. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a prior LVEF reading <45%, at any time. Patients who require treatment with both an ACE inhibitor and an ARB. Isolated right heart failure due to pulmonary disease. Dyspnea and/or edema from non-cardiac causes, such as lung disease, anemia, or severe obesity. Presence of hemodynamically significant mitral and /or aortic valve disease. Presence of hemodynamically significant obstructive lesions of left ventricular outflow tract, including aortic stenosis. Presence of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Little Rock
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72205
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60657
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Detroit
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48201
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Grand Island
State/Province
Nebraska
ZIP/Postal Code
68803
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lincoln
State/Province
Nebraska
ZIP/Postal Code
68506
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Oklahoma City
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73120
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Tulsa
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
74133
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hillsboro
State/Province
Oregon
ZIP/Postal Code
97123
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Wyomissing
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19610
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Nashville
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37203
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77025
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Caba
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1408INH
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ciudad Autonoma de Bs As
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1119ACN
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ramos Mejia
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
B1704ETD
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Martin
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
B1650CSQ
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Rosario
State/Province
Santa Fe
ZIP/Postal Code
S200CVD
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Miguel de Tucuman
State/Province
Tucuman
ZIP/Postal Code
T4000EBR
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cordoba
ZIP/Postal Code
X5000EPU
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cordoba
ZIP/Postal Code
X5000EVQ
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Corrientes
ZIP/Postal Code
W3400
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santa Fe
ZIP/Postal Code
3000
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santa Fe
ZIP/Postal Code
S3000FWO
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Goiania
State/Province
GO
ZIP/Postal Code
74605-050
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Porto Alegre
State/Province
RS
ZIP/Postal Code
90610-000
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sao Jose do Rio Preto
State/Province
SP
ZIP/Postal Code
15015-750
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
São Paulo
State/Province
SP
ZIP/Postal Code
05403-000
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Brampton
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
L6Z 4N5
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Montreal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H3A 1A1
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Montreal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H3G 1A4
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Göttingen
ZIP/Postal Code
D-37075
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hyderabad
State/Province
Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
ZIP/Postal Code
500034
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hyderabad
State/Province
Andhra Pradesh
ZIP/Postal Code
500012
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
New Delhi
State/Province
Delhi
ZIP/Postal Code
110060
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mangalore
State/Province
Karnataka
ZIP/Postal Code
575002
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Manipal
State/Province
Karnataka
ZIP/Postal Code
576104
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mumbai
State/Province
Maharashtra
ZIP/Postal Code
400 022
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Nagpur
State/Province
Maharashtra
ZIP/Postal Code
44000033
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Nagpur
State/Province
Maharashtra
ZIP/Postal Code
440012
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Jaipur
State/Province
Rajasthan
ZIP/Postal Code
302001
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Jaipur
State/Province
Rajasthan
ZIP/Postal Code
302004
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hyderabad
ZIP/Postal Code
500 063
Country
India
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bergamo
State/Province
BG
ZIP/Postal Code
24128
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cosenza
State/Province
CS
ZIP/Postal Code
87100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pisa
State/Province
PI
ZIP/Postal Code
56124
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Casorate Primo
State/Province
PV
ZIP/Postal Code
27022
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sarzana
State/Province
SP
ZIP/Postal Code
19038
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Daniele Del Friuli
State/Province
UD
ZIP/Postal Code
33038
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Somma Lombardo
State/Province
VA
ZIP/Postal Code
21019
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Amsterdam
ZIP/Postal Code
1105 AZ
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Delft
ZIP/Postal Code
NL 2625 AD
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ede
ZIP/Postal Code
6716 RP
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Goes
ZIP/Postal Code
4462 RA
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Groningen
ZIP/Postal Code
9713 GZ
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Heerenveen
ZIP/Postal Code
8441 PW
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Heerlen
ZIP/Postal Code
6419 PC
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hengelo
ZIP/Postal Code
7555 DL
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Piotrkow Trybunalski
ZIP/Postal Code
97-300
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sieradz
ZIP/Postal Code
98-200
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Warszawa/Anin
ZIP/Postal Code
04-761
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Wroclaw
ZIP/Postal Code
50-981
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Wroclaw
ZIP/Postal Code
51-124
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Craiova
State/Province
Jud. Dolj
ZIP/Postal Code
200147
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Craiova
State/Province
Jud.Dolj
ZIP/Postal Code
200235
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Baia Mare
ZIP/Postal Code
430031
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pitesti
ZIP/Postal Code
110114
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
117292
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
121552
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
S.-Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
196247
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Saint-Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
194044
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Saint-Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
197341
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Singapore
ZIP/Postal Code
119074
Country
Singapore
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Singapore
ZIP/Postal Code
169609
Country
Singapore
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sevilla
State/Province
Andalucia
ZIP/Postal Code
41009
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hospitalet de Llobregat
State/Province
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08907
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Alicante
State/Province
Comunidad Valenciana
ZIP/Postal Code
03004
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
A Coruna
State/Province
Galicia
ZIP/Postal Code
15006
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santiago de Compostela
State/Province
Galicia
ZIP/Postal Code
15706
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28034
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28046
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Caracas
State/Province
Distrito Capital
ZIP/Postal Code
1010
Country
Venezuela
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Maracaibo
State/Province
Estado Zulia
ZIP/Postal Code
4011
Country
Venezuela

12. IPD Sharing Statement

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LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Left-ventricular Ejection Fraction

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