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Study to Evaluate Sotatercept (MK-7962) in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) (MK-7962-008)
42 patients around the world
Available in Spain, Colombia, United States
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2Research sites
42Patients around the world
This study is for people with
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Requirements for the patient
To 17 Years
All Gender
Medical requirements
- Documented, historic diagnostic right heart catheterization (RHC) any time before Screening confirming the diagnosis of PAH WHO Group 1 in any of the following subtypes: Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), Heritable PAH, Drug/toxin-induced PAH, PAH associated with connective tissue disease, PAH-congenital heart disease (CHD) with shunt closure >6 months before Screening and subsequently confirmed by RHC before Screening, PAH with coincidental shunt. Must be on a stable dose(s) of background PAH therapy (phosphdiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (sGCS), or prostanoids [including subcutaneous and intravenous]). If male, agree to the following during the intervention period and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention: Abstains from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long-term and persistent basis) and agrees to remain abstinent or Uses contraception unless confirmed to be azoospermic (vasectomized or secondary to medical cause, documented from the site personnel's review of the participant's medical records, medical examination, or medical history interview) as detailed below: Uses a male condom plus partner use of an additional contraceptive method when having penile-vaginal intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who is not currently pregnant Note: Men with a pregnant or breastfeeding partner must agree to remain abstinent from penile-vaginal intercourse or use a male condom during each episode of penile-vaginal penetration. If female, must be either not a WOCBP or use a contraceptive method that is highly effective or be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse during the intervention period and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention. If male, agrees to refrain from donating blood or sperm for the duration of the study and for 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention. If female, agrees to refrain from donating blood, eggs, or ovum for the duration of the study and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention
- History of left-sided heart disease, including valvular disease (eg, moderate or greater mitral or aortic regurgitation or stenosis), left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, and/or left heart failure (eg, restrictive or dilated cardiomyopathy)Severe (as based on the opinion of the investigator) congenital or developmental abnormalities of the lung, thorax, and/or diaphragmHistory of Eisenmenger syndrome, Potts shunt, or atrial septostomyUnrepaired or residual cardiac shuntDiagnosis of pulmonary veno-occlusive diseases, pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis, or overt signs of capillary and/or venous involvementPAH associated with portal hypertensionKnown visceral (lung, liver, or brain) arteriovenous malformation(s)History of full or partial pneumonectomyUntreated more than mild obstructive sleep apneaHistory of known pericardial constrictionFamily history of sudden cardiac death or long QT syndromeAny current or prior history of symptomatic coronary disease (myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, or cardiac anginal chest pain) within 6 months before ScreeningCerebrovascular accident within 3 months before ScreeningPrior exposure to sotatercept or luspatercept or has had an allergic reaction to any of their excipients
Sites
Clínica Imbanaco Grupo QuirónSalud - Cali, Valle del Cauca
Recruiting
Fundación Valle del Lili
Recruiting
StudyMOONBEAM
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Conditions
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Requirements
To 17 YearsAll Gender
Unique study IDclinicaltrials.gov
NCT05587712
