This is an open-label, multicenter, parallel, randomized (1:1 Slow Dose Titration Group; Rapid Dose Titration Group), two-group study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of slow and rapid dose titration regimens of subcutaneous Remodulin infusion in subjects with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The study will include about 50 subjects at up to 10 clinical trial centers in China. The treatment phase of the study will last approximately 16 weeks. Subjects who complete all required assessments will also be eligible to enter a long-term open-label, extension study (CVT-CV-004).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
subcutaneous treprostinil
subcutaneous treprostinil
Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital
Beijing, China
Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, China
Fu Wai Hospital
Incidence of Adverse Events Among Subjects through 16 Weeks
The incidence of adverse events among subjects throughout the 16 week study will be measured by the number of subjects analyzed and the percentage of those subjects who experienced an adverse event.
Time frame: 16 Weeks
Change in Patient Reported Site Pain from Baseline to Week 16
The site pain questionnaire is a 10-point scale rating the worst site pain experienced on a measured day. Scores will range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). The questionnaire will be completed each time a new infusion site is placed and until a subject's infusion site pain level reaches a score of zero for two consecutive days or they have completed 14 days. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Incidence of Subject Discontinuations Among Participants through 16 Weeks
The incidence of subject discontinuations among subjects throughout the 16 week study will be measured by the number of subjects analyzed and the percentage of those participants who discontinued.
Time frame: 16 Weeks
Change in 6-minute Walk Distance (6MWD) from Baseline to Week 16
The intent of the 6MWD test is to evaluate exercise capacity associated with carrying out activities of daily living. Change in 6MWD from Baseline to Week 16, correlates with the current clinical standard for assessing patient functional status in the treatment of PAH and is considered an objective measure of patient functional status by the American Thoracic Society (ATS). Subjects will be instructed to walk down a corridor at a comfortable speed as far as they could manage for six minutes. Distance \<500 meters suggests considerable exercise limitation; Distance 500-800 meters suggests moderate limitation; Distance \>800 meters (with no rests) suggests mild or no limitation. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
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Beijing, China
Beijing Shijitan Hospital
Beijing, China
Xiangya Hospital Centre South University
Changsha, China
Guangdong General Hospital
Guangzhou, China
Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
Shanghai, China
Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital
Wuhan, China
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Change in Borg Dyspnea Score (following 6MWT) from Baseline to Week 16
The Borg dyspnea score is a 10-point scale rating the maximum level of dyspnea (difficulty in breathing) experienced during the six-minute walk test (6MWT). The Borg dyspnea score will be assessed immediately following the 6MWT. Scores range from 0 (for no shortness of breath) to 10 (for the greatest shortness of breath ever experienced). Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Change in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations from Baseline to Week 16
The N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) serum concentration will be assessed as a biomarker to compare the severity of heart failure at Baseline and Week 16. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Number of Participants with a Change from Baseline World Health Organization (WHO) Functional Classification at Week 16
The WHO Functional Class of pulmonary hypertension is a physical activity rating scale as follows: Class I: No limitation of physical activity. Class II: Slight limitation of physical activity. Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Class IV: Inability to carry out any physical activity without symptoms. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Change from Baseline at Week 16
Change in PAH Symptoms from Baseline to Week 16
Symptoms of PAH including fatigue, dyspnea, edema, dizziness, syncope, chest pain and orthopnea will be assessed and if present, the intensity of the symptom will be rated as mild, moderate, or severe. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Change from Baseline at 16 Weeks
Change in Measured Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) from Baseline to Week 16
Change in right ventricular function will be assessed using the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) as determined by echocardiography. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Change in Measured Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRJV) from Baseline to Week 16
Change in right ventricular function will be assessed using the tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRJV) as determined by echocardiography. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Incidence of Pericardial Effusion from Baseline to Week 16
Change in right ventricular function will be assessed by the presence or absence of pericardial effusion as determined by echocardiography. Changes from Baseline to Week 16 will be summarized and compared between treatment groups using descriptive statistics. No formal hypothesis testing will be performed.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Measure treprostinil plasma concentration from Week 4 to Week 16
During the treatment phase at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 or at the time of premature study termination, a single blood sample will be collected to measure treprostinil plasma concentration.
Time frame: Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, and Week 16