Home Exercise Program for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

PAH Exercise Study

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Exercise Therapy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. 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 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Washington · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with stable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who can start a new treatment called sotatercept. Participants will take sotatercept and follow a personalized home exercise program, monitored remotely, for 26 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Portal hypertensionChronic liver diseaseLong QT syndrome

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
  • I have symptoms of pulmonary hypertension that are classified as WHO FC II or III.
  • I have stable background therapy for PAH for more than 90 days.
  • I am willing to follow a home exercise program for 24 weeks.
  • I can understand and sign consent forms.

You may not be able to join if

  • I do not have pulmonary hypertension from the correct groups.
  • I have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have had a serious heart-related problem in the last 6 months.
  • I have had liver or kidney function tests that are not normal.
  • I have had certain heart diseases or procedures recently.
  • I have received certain medications in the last 30 days.

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

Ten patients with PAH who are stable and eligible to initiate sotatercept therapy will participate in a 26 week study that consists of a 24-week intervention period where patients will receive complimentary sotatercept as prescribed, plus a tailored, progressive home exercise program with wrist-worn fitness tracker and oxygen saturation monitoring.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Documented diagnostic right heart catheterization (RHC) at any time prior to screening confirming the diagnosis of WHO PAH Group 1 in any of the following subtypes: Idiopathic PAH, Heritable PAH, Drug/toxin-induced PAH, PAH associated with CTD, PAH associated …
Contacts

Claire E Child, DPT, MPH

206-616-8601

cechild@uw.edu

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