A Phase IV Study in Subjects With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

NCT00046163 | Terminated Phase 4

• 1 other identifier: SPD 426-403
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 3

Brief Summary

We are seeking male and female patients to voluntarily take part in a clinical research study. Patients must be aged 18 or older and diagnosed with symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure while in the upright position) due to Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, pure autonomic failure or autonomic neuropathies (i.e. neurogenic orthostatic hypotension). Symptoms of low blood pressure include dizziness, lightheadedness, changes in vision and generalized weakness upon standing. The main effect of the drug being studied is to increase blood pressure in the upright position so symptoms will decrease. The purpose of this clinical study is to further assess the clinical effect of high dose midodrine hydrochloride (ProAmatine®), an approved treatment for orthostatic hypotension. During the course of the study, participants will receive either ProAmatine® or a placebo. Assessments will be made using questionnaires that measure symptom and activity levels. Blood pressure in the lying down, sitting and standing positions will be measured. Patients will also complete standing time assessments. They will be asked to remain standing without moving until they feel sufficiently lightheaded, or dizzy, or feel faint so that they would feel more comfortable sitting down.

Conditions

Hypotension, Orthostatic

Keywords

Neurology; Cardiology

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Average Standing Time

  Standing time was assessed after the participant and clinician questionnaires and blood pressure measurements are completed.

  Visit 6, 1 hour post-dose

• Average Standing Time

  Standing time was assessed after the participant and clinician questionnaires and blood pressure measurements are completed.

  Visit 7, 1 hour post-dose

Interventions

midodrine hydrochloride (ProAmatine®) DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• The male or female subjects must be 18 years of age or older and ambulatory. (Subjects must not require assistance with a walker or wheelchair to perform regular daily activities at all times.)
• Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta HCG pregnancy test at screening and baseline.
• The subject has been diagnosed with symptomatic orthostatic hypotension due to Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, pure autonomic failure or autonomic neuropathy (i.e. neurogenic orthostatic hypotension).
• The subject manifests one of the following symptoms while standing or has a history of one of the following when not treated for orthostatic hypotension: dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling faint or feeling like they may black out.
• The subject is willing and able to undergo the procedures required by this protocol including morning office visits, assessment completion, protocol compliance and participation in the wash-out period.
• The subject has signed an Institutional-Review-Board approved written informed consent form prior to any study procedures taking place.

You may not qualify if:

• The subject is a pregnant or lactating female.
• The subject has pre-existing sustained supine hypertension greater than 180 mm Hg systolic and 110 mm Hg diastolic.
• The subject is taking medications such as vasodilators, pressors, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers, combined alpha and beta-blockers, MAOI's, herbals or specific mixed effect medications.
• The Principal Investigator deems any laboratory test abnormality clinical significant.
• The subject has a diagnosis of any of the following disorders at the time of screening: pheochromocytoma; cardiac conditions including: congestive heart failure within the previous 6 months, myocardial infarction within the previous 6 months, symptomatic coronary artery disease, history of ventricular tachycardia, or uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias; thyrotoxicosis; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (uncontrolled defined as a HgbA1c greater than or equal to 10%); history of cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or symptomatic carotid artery stenosis within the previous 6 months; history of coagulopathies; pulmonary hypertension; severe psychiatric disorders; renal failure (Creatinine equal to or greater than 2 times the upper limit of normal)
• The subject has a concurrent chronic or acute illness, disability, or other condition that might confound the results of the tests and/or measurements administered in this trial, or that might increase the risk to the subject.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Shire: lead

Study Sites (3)

Suncoast Neuroscience Associates, Inc.

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Location

Neurological Associates of Delaware Valley

Upland, Pennsylvania, United States

Location

Diabetes & Glandular Disease Research Associates, PA,

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Location

Related Links

• The National Dysautonomia Research Foundation
• CenterWatch - Clinical Trials Resource Site

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypotension, Orthostatic

Interventions

Midodrine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Orthostatic Intolerance; Primary Dysautonomias; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Hypotension; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Ethanolamines; Amino Alcohols; Alcohols; Organic Chemicals; Amines

Study Officials

• Study Director

  Takeda

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 4
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 20, 2002
• First Posted: September 23, 2002
• Study Start: September 5, 2002
• Primary Completion: August 6, 2003
• Study Completion: August 6, 2003
• Last Updated: June 29, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-06

Locations

US (3)