New drug combo shows promise for rare lung condition in japanese patients
NCT ID NCT05818137
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested a drug called sotatercept (MK-7962) added to standard treatment for Japanese adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes the heart work harder. 46 participants received the drug to see if it improved blood flow in the lungs and walking ability over 24 weeks. The goal was to confirm the drug's safety and effectiveness in this specific population.
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Locations
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Chiba Saiseikai Narashino hospital ( Site 2004)
Narashino, Chiba, 275-8580, Japan
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Chiba University Hospital ( Site 2003)
Chiba, 260-8677, Japan
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Hamamatsu University Hospital ( Site 2016)
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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Hokkaido University Hospital ( Site 2001)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8648, Japan
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International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital ( Site 2008)
Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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Keio university hospital ( Site 2007)
Tokyo, 1608582, Japan
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Kobe University Hospital ( Site 2012)
Kobe, Hyōgo, 650-0017, Japan
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Kure Kyosai Hospital ( Site 2017)
Kure, Hiroshima, 7378505, Japan
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Kurume University Hospital ( Site 2014)
Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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Kyorin University Hospital ( Site 2005)
Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan
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Kyushu University Hospital ( Site 2015)
Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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Nagoya University Hospital ( Site 2010)
Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 466-8560, Japan
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National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center ( Site 2011)
Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan
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National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center ( Site 2013)
Okayama, 701-1192, Japan
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Sapporo Medical University Hospital ( Site 2018)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8543, Japan
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The University of Tokyo Hospital ( Site 2006)
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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Tohoku University Hospital ( Site 2002)
Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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