New pill aims to boost exercise ability in heart-lung condition

NCT ID NCT05983250

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests an oral medication called levosimendan in 230 adults with pulmonary hypertension and a type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but is stiff. The main goal is to see if the drug helps people walk farther in six minutes compared to a placebo. Participants will be monitored for heart function, symptoms, and overall well-being over 12 weeks.

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    Tucson, Arizona, 85721, United States

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    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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    Torrance, California, 90502, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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    Winter Haven, Florida, 33881, United States

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60208, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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    Galesburg, Illinois, 61401, United States

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States

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    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63136, United States

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    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

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    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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    Rochester, New York, 14621, United States

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    Roslyn, New York, 11576, United States

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    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

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    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States

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    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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    Columbia, South Carolina, 29044, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, 75204, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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    Lubbock, Texas, 79430, United States

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    Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

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    Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

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    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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    London, Ontario, N6A 5A5, Canada

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    Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4P5, Canada

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