Empagliflozin or Ranolazine for Right Heart Failure

Feasibility Trial for a Right Ventricular Failure Platform Trial

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Pulmonary Hypertension Right Ventricular Dysfunction Right Heart Failure
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
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alberta · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. Participants will be assigned to take either empagliflozin or ranolazine along with standard care, or just standard care alone.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Loop diureticsMineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
Rules you out Severe liver dysfunctionSevere heart valve diseaseCongenital long QT syndrome

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 18 years old
  • I can give my consent to join this trial
  • I have a history of right heart dysfunction
  • I am currently experiencing heart failure symptoms
  • I have had tests showing issues with my heart
  • I am taking certain heart medications for at least 4 weeks
  • I have access to a smartphone or tablet

You may not be able to join if

  • My kidney function is below the required level
  • My heart's left side is not functioning well
  • I have normal size and function of the right side of my heart
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have had a heart attack in the past 90 days
  • I am listed for a heart or lung transplant
  • I am currently in another trial
  • I have a known allergy to either empagliflozin or ranolazine

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

The primary objective of the CRAVE feasibility trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger CRAVE platform trial by performing a randomized trial of 30 participants with pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction, comparing empagliflozin or ranolazine plus standard of care to standard of care alone.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years. 2. Able to provide informed consent. 3. Able to comply with all study procedures. 4. History of RV dysfunction or RHF secondary to any of: a. Group 1 PH, pulmonary arterial hypertension b. Group 2 PH, left heart disease with normal left ventricular ejectio…
Contacts

Jason Weatherald, MD,MSc,FRCPC

780-492-9937

weathera@ualberta.ca

CONTACT

Courtney Gubbels, BA

780-492-1113

courtney.gubbels@ualberta.ca

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