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NCT03496623 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

A Phase 3 Adaptive Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled Treprostinil in Participants With Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by United Therapeutics.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
188
Enrollment target

NCT03496623: Clinical Trial Phase 3 study, sponsored by United Therapeutics.

NCT03496623 is a Phase 3 study that was terminated before completion, run by United Therapeutics. The registered enrollment target is 188 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03496623, a Phase 3 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by United Therapeutics.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
188 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of inhaled treprostinil compared to placebo in improving exercise ability as measured by change from baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) following 12 weeks of active treatment in participants with PH-COPD.

Primary Outcome

6 MWD was calculated at peak exposure (10 to 60 minutes after dosing). 6MWT was performed by standardized procedures for all participants. Participants were asked to walk a set course for 6 minutes (timed) and the distance walked (in meters) was recorded. Statistical analyses were not performed due to lack of appropriate sample size.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo solution
  • DRUG Inhaled treprostinil solution

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 188 participants
Start Date 2018-05-08
Est. Completion 2022-10-13
Phase Phase 3
United Therapeutics

63 total trials

Why NCT03496623 stopped before completion

NCT03496623 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 188 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo solution is the first listed.

NCT03496623 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03496623 about?

NCT03496623 is a clinical study titled "A Phase 3 Adaptive Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled Treprostinil in Participants With Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)". The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of inhaled treprostinil compared to placebo in improving exercise ability as measured by change from baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) following 12 weeks of active treatment in participants with PH-COPD.

What is the current status of trial NCT03496623?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 188 participants. The study started on 2018-05-08. Estimated completion is 2022-10-13.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03496623?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo solution (DRUG), Inhaled treprostinil solution (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03496623?

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

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT03496623's enrollment target sits among peer trials

188 1408th of 2000 higher than 591 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03496623, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03496623 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.