Clinical Trial: Effects of Tracleer (Bosentan) on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Related to Eisenmenger Physiology

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of Tracleer (Bosentan) on Oxygen Saturation and Cardiac Hemodynamics in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hype

Brief Summary: This study evaluates the effects of bosentan on oxygen saturation, hemodynamics and exercise capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension related to Eisenmenger physiology. Patients receive bosentan or placebo for 16 weeks.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Actelion

Current Primary Outcome:

  • Change from baseline to Week 16 in oxygen saturation at rest with room air
  • Change from baseline to Week 16 in indexed pulmonary vascular resistance


Original Primary Outcome:

Current Secondary Outcome: Changes from baseline to Week 16 in cardiac hemodynamics

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Actelion

Dates:
Date Received: April 21, 2006
Date Started: September 2003
Date Completion:
Last Updated: February 11, 2010
Last Verified: February 2010