Losartan for Cardiovascular Issues from Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand Tobacco Smoke and Cardiovascular Disease

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Cardiovascular Diseases Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults over 40 who have been exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke for at least 5 years and have not smoked much themselves. Participants will take a medication called losartan to see if it improves heart and lung health.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I understand and can provide consent.
  • I am 40 years or older.
  • I have been exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke for at least 5 years.
  • I have never smoked or only smoked very lightly in my life.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant.
  • I am currently taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB.
  • I have a history of angioedema.
  • I have severe high blood pressure or low blood pressure.
  • I have kidney problems.
  • I have a history of significant heart disease.
  • I have a history of significant lung disease.
  • I have a physical disability that prevents exercise testing.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This is a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial of efficacy and safety of an FDA-approved angiotensin receptor blocker (losartan) to improve cardiopulmonary outcomes in individuals with pre-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) due to prolonged exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be able to understand and provide informed consent. * Adults \>= 40 years of age. * Must have a history of occupational exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke for at least 5 years such as flight attendants who worked for airlines before the smoking ban on aircrafts went int…
Contacts

Mehrdad Arjomandi, MD

(415)221-4810

mehrdad.arjomandi@ucsf.edu

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