The research study is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a drug called Telaglenastat in adults diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). PH is a progressive condition that affects the arteries in the lungs, specifically the pulmonary arteries, which carry blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Telaglenastat is not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of PH. However, the study investigators believe that Telaglenastat may help lower blood pressure in the lungs and improve both heart and lung function. It is important to note that the drug will not be available to participants once the study concludes.
The study will consist of the following visits: 1. Screening Visit (30-60 mins) * Consenting * Medical history, physical exam, lab tests (blood, urine) * Review of past heart/lung records * Surveys 2. Baseline Visit (Visit 2, 2-3 hrs) * Physical exam, 6-minute walk test * Echo, Right Heart Catheterization (RHC) * High-Resolution CT (HRCT) \& Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) if applicable * Lab tests, ECG, glutamine blood sample * Surveys 3. Treatment Phase (Visits 3-6, Weeks 1,2,4,8) Telaglenastat 800 mg/twice daily Short visits (30 mins) for: * Physical Exam * Surveys * Labs 4. Visit 7 End of Treatment (week 12, 2-3 hours) include the following: * Physical Exam * 6 Minute Walk Test * Echo/RHC/ECG * HRCT/PFT group 3 * Labs * Surveys * Optional Extension (Visits 8-12, Weeks 13-24) Same procedures as initial 12 weeks Final visit includes full reassessment
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
28
The participant will need to come in for a screening visit prior prescribing the medication to confirm eligibility. The visit will include physical exams, labs, right heart cath, and maybe pulmonary function test and chest imaging. Eligible participants will be taking 800 mg Telaglenastat (CB-839) by mouth with food twice a day for a total of 12 weeks. Participants will need to come in for study related visits during this time. At the end of 12 months period, we will need to repeat same activities we did prior to prescribing to medication. Pending FDA approval, eligible participants may continue Telaglenastat for an additional 12 weeks.
UPMC Presybeterian
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) measured via Right Hearth Catheterization (RHC)
We will use PVR to measure the effect of treatment on PH
Time frame: Visit 2 at week 1 and Visit 7 at week 12
Functional class (FC)
We will use the functional class evaluated by licensed physician based on clinical history. Functional Class I: No symptoms with normal activity. Class II: Mild symptoms with ordinary activity (e.g., walking, climbing stairs). Class III: Noticeable symptoms with less-than-ordinary activity; limited daily tasks. Class IV: Symptoms at rest; unable to perform any physical activity without discomfort.
Time frame: The functional class will be determined at week 1 and 12
6 minute walk test
The person walks back and forth along a marked corridor for 6 minutes. They can slow down, stop, or rest if needed. The total distance walked is recorded in meters. Will be completed by clinical research coordinator
Time frame: 6MWT will be at week 1 and 12
NT-proBNP
Blood work including NT-proBNP will be drawn by CRC
Time frame: Will be measure at week 1 and 12
Glutamine and glutamate plasma levels
Measure serum glutamine/glutamate ratio
Time frame: Will be done on screening visit, on week 1 and week 12
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