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ACE Inhibitor and Diuretic
ACE Inhibitors and Diuretics for Pre-eclampsia (ACE Trial)
Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Michal Fishel Bartal, MD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year postpartum
Awards & highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
Pivotal Trial
No Placebo-Only Group
Approved for 5 Other Conditions
All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Summary
This trial is testing a combined pill of two medications to help lower blood pressure in women who have high blood pressure after giving birth. The pill works by relaxing blood vessels and removing extra salt and water from the body. The goal is to see if this combined pill is more effective than the usual treatment.
Eligible Conditions
- Postpartum preeclampsia
- Hypertension
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 year postpartum
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year postpartum
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Number of Participants With Stage 2 Hypertension
Secondary study objectives
Compliance With Medications
Incidence of Persistent Postpartum Hypertension
Number of Participants Who Received Additional Antihypertensive During Admission
+17 moreAwards & Highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Approved for 5 Other Conditions
This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Hctz/LisinoprilExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Hctz/Lisinopril for postpartum management of hypertension. either a combined pill of ACE inhibitors and diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide/Lisinopril)
Group II: Extended release nifedipineActive Control1 Intervention
calcium channel blocker (Nifedipine
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
946 Previous Clinical Trials
344,219 Total Patients Enrolled
Michal Fishel Bartal, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUT Health Science Center
2 Previous Clinical Trials
924 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a condition called angioedema that may be inherited or has an unknown cause.You are allergic to ACE inhibitors or sulfa drugs.You have very advanced kidney disease.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Hctz/Lisinopril
- Group 2: Extended release nifedipine
Awards:
This trial has 5 awards, including:- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Approved for 5 Other Conditions - This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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