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Exploratory Ph 2A, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose Escalation Study of Safety, Tolerability, PD, & PK of HU6 for Subjects With Obese HFpEF

(HFpEF Trial)

Recruiting at14 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new drug called HU6 by giving participants increasing doses to find the safest and most effective amount. It involves individuals who meet specific health criteria.

Research Team

SK

Shaharyar Khan, PhD

Principal Investigator

Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adult male or female, ≥40 years of age.
Competent to understand the information given in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) approved Informed Consent Form (ICF) and must sign the form prior to the initiation of any study procedures.
You have to meet at least one of the following criteria for heart failure:
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Exclusion Criteria

You have a currently active autoimmune disease affecting your connective tissues.
You have a specific type of heart condition called primary cardiomyopathy as determined by the doctor.
You have a current case of heart inflammation, either caused by COVID or another reason.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • HU6 (Other)
  • Placebo (Drug)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active Treatment: HU6 Planned doses of HU6; N = 31Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Placebo Comparator Non-active study drug N = 31Placebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
9
Recruited
540+