Heart drug study halted early: what it means for lung patients

NCT ID NCT04954742

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at whether the drug riociguat could improve right heart size and function in people with two types of pulmonary hypertension (PAH and CTEPH). It enrolled 30 adults and used echocardiograms to measure changes. The study was terminated early, so the results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension at the Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital

    Heidelberg, 69126, Germany

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