Efficacy of Ventavis Used in Real-life Setting.
SPHERA
The Efficacy of Inhaled Iloprost in Patients Treated Within the "Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapeutic Programme".
2 other identifiers
observational
55
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This is a registry of patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, scheduled for treatment with Ventavis. Typical clinical measures and quality of life will be prospectively followed in 12 months period.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Aug 2010
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 5, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 17, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 18, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 28, 2016
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 22, 2016
CompletedOctober 17, 2017
October 1, 2017
5.7 years
May 17, 2011
October 16, 2017
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Changes of the exercise capacity as measured by 6-minutes walking distance
3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline
Secondary Outcomes (7)
Changes of depression score over time
3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline
Changes of functional capacity as measured by WHO classification system
3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline
Changes of pulmonary haemodynamics
3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline
Changes of serum level of natriuretic peptide B
3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline
Changes of Quality of Life score
3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline
- +2 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
Group 1
Drug (incl. Placebo)
Interventions
Patients treated with inhaled iloprost (Ventavis) 2.5 or 5 micrograms 6-9 times daily
Eligibility Criteria
Adult patients prescribed Ventavis within the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapeutic Programme.
You may qualify if:
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension in WHO functional class III or IV
- Age 18+
- Patients newly treated with Ventavis or switched from sildenafil
You may not qualify if:
- Retrospective documentation is not allowed
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Bayerlead
Study Sites (1)
Unknown Facility
Many Locations, Poland
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Bayer Study Director
Bayer
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 17, 2011
First Posted
May 18, 2011
Study Start
August 5, 2010
Primary Completion
April 28, 2016
Study Completion
September 22, 2016
Last Updated
October 17, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-10