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A Phase IV Study in Subjects With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
This study has been terminated.
Sponsored by: Shire Pharmaceutical Development
Information provided by: Shire Pharmaceutical Development
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00046163
  Purpose

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.


Condition Intervention Phase
Hypotension, Orthostatic
Drug: midodrine hydrochloride (ProAmatine®)
Phase IV

Genetics Home Reference related topics: familial paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia
MedlinePlus related topics: Low Blood Pressure
Drug Information available for: Midodrine Midodrine hydrochloride
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: A Phase IV, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Clinical Benefit of Three Doses of Midodrine Hydrochloride (ProAmatine®) in Subjects With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

Further study details as provided by Shire Pharmaceutical Development:

Estimated Enrollment: 150
Study Start Date: September 2002
Study Completion Date: August 2003
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00046163

Locations
United States, Florida
Suncoast Neuroscience Associates, Inc.
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
United States, Pennsylvania
Neurological Associates of Delaware Valley
Upland, Pennsylvania, United States
United States, Texas
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Research Associates, PA,
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Sponsors and Collaborators
Shire Pharmaceutical Development
  More Information

The National Dysautonomia Research Foundation  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site
CenterWatch - Clinical Trials Resource Site  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

Study ID Numbers: SPD 426-403
Study First Received: September 20, 2002
Last Updated: November 2, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00046163  
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Shire Pharmaceutical Development:
Neurology
Cardiology

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Multiple system atrophy
Hypotension
Shy-Drager Syndrome
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) with orthostatic hypotension
Hypotension, Orthostatic
Ganglion Cysts
Basal Ganglia Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Brain Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Postural hypotension
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Multiple System Atrophy
Movement Disorders
Midodrine
Atrophy

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neurotransmitter Agents
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Adrenergic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Sympathomimetics
Nervous System Diseases
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Cardiovascular Agents
Adrenergic Agonists
Pharmacologic Actions
Autonomic Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Cardiovascular Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Agents

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 15, 2009