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NCT02558231 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

The Efficacy and Safety of Initial Triple Versus Initial Dual Oral Combination Therapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

A Phase 3 study of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, sponsored by Actelion.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
247
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT02558231 is a Phase 3 study of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension that has completed, run by Actelion. The registered enrollment target is 247 participants, below the 458-participant average among 63 other Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension trials with a reported enrollment target (46% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 15 states.

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The verdict

NCT02558231, a Phase 3 study of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, has completed, sponsored by Actelion.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
247 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of an initial triple oral treatment regimen (macitentan, tadalafil, selexipag) versus an initial dual oral treatment regimen (macitentan, tadalafil, placebo) in newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Interventions

  • DRUG Tadalafil
  • DRUG Selexipag
  • DRUG Macitentan

Study Locations (20)

California

  • UCSD Health Sciences - La Jolla
  • UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles

Florida

  • Mayo Clinic Jacksonville - Jacksonville
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston

Massachusetts

  • Tufts Medical Center - Boston
  • Boston University Medical Center - Boston

Pennsylvania

  • Allegheny General Hospital of Research - Pittsburgh
  • UPMC Presbyterian - Pittsburgh

Texas

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - Houston

Arizona

  • Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, LTD - Phoenix

Georgia

  • Piedmont Pulmonary and Critical Care Research - Atlanta

Illinois

  • Northwestern University - Chicago

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 247 participants
Start Date 2016-05-01
Est. Completion 2020-04-20
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Actelion

63 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02558231

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02558231 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 247 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 458-participant average among 63 other Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension trials with a reported enrollment target (46% lower). The listed sponsor is Actelion, which has 63 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Tadalafil is the first listed.

NCT02558231 reports 20 study locations spanning 15 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Florida, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02558231 about?

NCT02558231 is a clinical study titled "The Efficacy and Safety of Initial Triple Versus Initial Dual Oral Combination Therapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension". The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of an initial triple oral treatment regimen (macitentan, tadalafil, selexipag) versus an initial dual oral treatment regimen (macitentan, tadalafil, placebo) in newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve patients with pulmonary arteria...

What is the current status of trial NCT02558231?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 247 participants. The study started on 2016-05-01. Estimated completion is 2020-04-20.

What conditions does trial NCT02558231 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02558231?

The interventions under investigation include: Tadalafil (DRUG), Selexipag (DRUG), Macitentan (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02558231?

This trial is sponsored by Actelion, which has 63 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02558231 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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