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| MELISSA |
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Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH) suffer from chronic shortness of breath, and have impaired survival related to progressive right ventricular failure. Abnormal vasoreactivity to nitric oxide(NO) plays a role in the pathophysiology of PAH. Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitor (PDE5 inhibitors) sildenafil have been shown to be beneficial in PAH, but extent of benefit is variable.
The broad aim of this investigation is to determine whether the modulating effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition on vascular smooth muscle responsiveness to the nitric oxide pathway that we have observed in an animal model of Congestive Heart Failure(CHF) can be exploited in humans with PAH. Furthermore, we have identified a group of genes TAO kinase I, IL-10, Rho kinase, Raf1, bile acid coenzyme A and Fmr1 that are modulated by long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) in our animal model, and therefore may also be modulated by ACEI in patients with PAH
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Lisinopril | Participants will be randomized 2 to 1 to receive drug versus placebo. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The primary aim of the pilot study is to assess feasibility and tolerability. | 32 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Demonstrate tolerability of long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) therapy in this patient cohort | 32 weeks | |
| Demonstrate whether long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) pts on sildenafil modifies regulation of the genes. |
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Participants will be currently diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). Lisinopril versus placebo will be added to participants already recieving a stable dose of Sildenafil.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Robert P Frantz, MD | Mayo Clinic | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Mayo Clinic | Rochester | Minnesota | 55905 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000081029 | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension |
| ID | Term |
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| D006976 | Hypertension, Pulmonary |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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| 32 weeks |
| Demonstrate whether ACEI in PAH pts on sildenafil reduces N-BNP levels, a marker of disease severity | 32 weeks |
| Demonstrate whether ACEI in PAH pts on sildenafil has an effect on pulmonary gas exchange parameters (exhaled NO, Dm, Vc, DLCO). | 32 weeks |
| Obtain exploratory data regarding whether ACEI in PAH pts on sildenafil improves functional class and 6 minute walk distance. | 32 weeks |