A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Treprostinil to Facilitate Liver Transplantation in Patients With Portopulmonary Hypertension

Sponsor
United Therapeutics (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01028651
Collaborator
University of California, Los Angeles (Other), Brigham and Women's Hospital (Other), University of Texas (Other), Emory University (Other)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This was a multicenter, prospective, observational, open-label study. Patients meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria received treatment with treprostinil as recommended by their treating physicians and were followed according to standard of care. This observational study collected clinical data and biologic specimens from patients who were treated for portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH), with a goal of achieving hemodynamic parameters appropriate for orthotopic liver transplantation candidacy, including mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) less than 35 mmHg and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) less than 3 Wood-units (WU) at Week 24 in patients with severe PoPH.

Detailed Description

Treprostinil is approved as a continuous subcutaneous (SC) or intravenous (IV) infusion by the FDA for the treatment of WHO group I PAH with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class II, III or IV symptomatology. To date, treprostinil has not been studied in the setting of PoPH; however, it is commonly prescribed in this setting. This was an observational, open-label, multicenter study which documented the safety and efficacy profile of this agent in PoPH to facilitate orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).

Study Design

Study Type:
Observational
Actual Enrollment :
13 participants
Observational Model:
Cohort
Time Perspective:
Prospective
Official Title:
An Open-Label Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Treprostinil to Facilitate Liver Transplantation in Patients With Portopulmonary Hypertension
Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2011
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Apr 1, 2013
Actual Study Completion Date :
Apr 1, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Portopulmonary hypertension

Drug: Treprostinil
Remodulin is supplied in concentrations of 1, 2.5 , 5, and 10 mg/mL and can be administered as supplied or diluted for intravenous (IV) infusion prior to administration. Remodulin is indicated for subcutaneous (SC) or IV use only as a continuous infusion. Remodulin is preferably infused subcutaneously, but can be administered by a central IV line if the SC route is not tolerated. The infusion rate is initiated at 1.25 ng/kg/min. If this initial dose cannot be tolerated because of systemic effects, the infusion rate should be reduced to 0.625 ng/kg/min.
Other Names:
  • Remodulin
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Subjects Who Achieved Hemodynamic Parameters Appropriate for Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Candidacy at Week 24. [24 Weeks]

      The primary efficacy endpoint was the number of subjects who achieved a mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) less than 35 mmHg and a pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) less than 3 Wood units (WU) at Week 24 in patients with severe portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH).

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Change in Hemodynamic Parameters (Via Right Heart Catheterization [RHC]) at Rest From Baseline to Week 24 [24 weeks]

      The change in hemodynamic parameters (including systolic pulmonary arterial pressure [PAPs], diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure [PAPd], mean pulmonary arterial pressure [mPAP], and transpulmonary gradient [TPG]) was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24. The median change in hemodynamic parameters from Baseline to Week 24 via right-heart catheterization (RHC) is presented.

    2. Change in Heart Rate at Rest From Baseline to Week 24 [24 weeks]

      The change in heart rate was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24.

    3. Change in Cardiac Output at Rest From Baseline to Week 24 [24 weeks]

      The change in cardiac output was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24. The median change in cardiac output from Baseline to Week 24 is presented.

    4. Change in Arterial and Venous Oxygen Saturation at Rest From Baseline to Week 24 [24 weeks]

      The change in arterial and venous oxygen saturation was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24.

    5. Change in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) at Rest From Baseline to Week 24 [24 weeks]

      The change in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24.

    6. Change in 6-minute Walk Distance (6MWD) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24. [Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24]

      The 6-Minute Walk Test was conducted at Screening, Baseline prior to starting study drug and at least 24 hours after the Screening test, and during the Treatment Phase at Weeks 12 and 24.

    7. Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Right Atrium and Right Ventricle Area) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 [Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24]

      Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.

    8. Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Right Ventricle Diameter) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 [Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24]

      Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.

    9. Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 [Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24]

      Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.

    10. Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 [Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24]

      Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.

    11. Change in Quality of Life From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 [Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24]

      The 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is a health related quality of life instrument, which measures dimensions of physical and social roles and functioning, mental health, vitality, and pain. Items are scored on a 0 to 100 range so that the lowest scores represent the highest disability. The quality of life assessment was conducted at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24 and the change from Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 is presented.

    12. Change in Plasma Brain N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 [Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24]

      NT-proBNP was assessed at Baseline, Weeks 12 and 24.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    N/A and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Patients must:
    1. Had portal hypertension.

    2. Be otherwise suitable candidates for OLT.

    3. Had severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) defined as a resting mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) >35 mmHg and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) ≥3 Wood Units (WU) by right heart catheterization (RHC) performed as part of standard of care evaluation within 90 days of enrollment.

    4. Treprostinil therapy must be recommended by the treating physician per standard of care.

    5. Be NYHA Functional Class II, III, or IV.

    6. Had pulmonary capillary wedge (PCW) pressure ≤18 mmHg and transpulmonary gradient (TPG) ≥15 mmHg.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Patients must not:
    1. Had received any any investigational therapy as part of a clinical trial for any indication within 30 days prior to enrollment.

    2. Had a change in dose of treatment for PAH (bosentan [Tracleer], ambrisentan [Letairis], tadalafil [Adcirca], or sildenafil [Revatio]), within 30 days prior to enrollment. That is, subjects may have been treated with any of these agents provided the dose was stable for at least 30 days prior to enrollment.

    3. Had renal failure requiring hemodialysis.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles California United States 90024
    2 Emory Univeristy Atlanta Georgia United States 30322
    3 Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts United States 02115
    4 University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas United States 75235

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • United Therapeutics
    • University of California, Los Angeles
    • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    • University of Texas
    • Emory University

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Rajan Saggar, MD, University of California, Los Angeles
    • Study Director: Micah Fisher, MD, Emory University
    • Study Director: Aaron Waxman, MD, PhD, Brigham and Women's Hospital
    • Study Director: Sonja Bartolome, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    United Therapeutics
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01028651
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • RIV-PH-414
    First Posted:
    Dec 9, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 24, 2017
    Last Verified:
    Jan 1, 2017

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 13
    COMPLETED 10
    NOT COMPLETED 3

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Overall Participants 13
    Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years]
    55.8
    (8.00)
    Gender (Count of Participants)
    Female
    8
    61.5%
    Male
    5
    38.5%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    5
    38.5%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    8
    61.5%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    0
    0%
    White
    13
    100%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    Region of Enrollment (Count of Participants)
    United States
    13
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Subjects Who Achieved Hemodynamic Parameters Appropriate for Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Candidacy at Week 24.
    Description The primary efficacy endpoint was the number of subjects who achieved a mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) less than 35 mmHg and a pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) less than 3 Wood units (WU) at Week 24 in patients with severe portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH).
    Time Frame 24 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The total number of subjects enrolled and analyzed.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 13
    Primary endpoint achieved
    1
    7.7%
    Primary endpoint not achieved
    12
    92.3%
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Hemodynamic Parameters (Via Right Heart Catheterization [RHC]) at Rest From Baseline to Week 24
    Description The change in hemodynamic parameters (including systolic pulmonary arterial pressure [PAPs], diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure [PAPd], mean pulmonary arterial pressure [mPAP], and transpulmonary gradient [TPG]) was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24. The median change in hemodynamic parameters from Baseline to Week 24 via right-heart catheterization (RHC) is presented.
    Time Frame 24 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Week 24
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 13
    Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mmHg)
    -3.8
    Systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (mmHg)
    -2.0
    Diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure (mmHg)
    -4.0
    Mean right arterial pressure (mmHg)
    -2.0
    Mean systemic arterial pressure (mmHg)
    -0.7
    Systolic systemic arterial pressure (mmHg)
    7.0
    Diastolic systemic arterial pressure
    0
    Mean pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (mmHg)
    0
    Transpulmonary gradient (mmHg)
    -6.8
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Heart Rate at Rest From Baseline to Week 24
    Description The change in heart rate was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24.
    Time Frame 24 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Week 24
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 13
    Median (Full Range) [beats/min]
    0.5
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Cardiac Output at Rest From Baseline to Week 24
    Description The change in cardiac output was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24. The median change in cardiac output from Baseline to Week 24 is presented.
    Time Frame 24 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Week 24
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 13
    Median (Full Range) [L/min]
    0.3
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Arterial and Venous Oxygen Saturation at Rest From Baseline to Week 24
    Description The change in arterial and venous oxygen saturation was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24.
    Time Frame 24 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Week 24
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 13
    Mixed venous oxygen saturation (%)
    -2.0
    Arterial oxygen saturation (%)
    0.5
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) at Rest From Baseline to Week 24
    Description The change in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) was evaluated at rest from Baseline to Week 24.
    Time Frame 24 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Week 24
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 13
    Median (Full Range) [Wood Units]
    -0.3
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in 6-minute Walk Distance (6MWD) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24.
    Description The 6-Minute Walk Test was conducted at Screening, Baseline prior to starting study drug and at least 24 hours after the Screening test, and during the Treatment Phase at Weeks 12 and 24.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 11
    Change from Baseline to Week 12
    54.5
    Change from Baseline to Week 24
    12.0
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Right Atrium and Right Ventricle Area) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24
    Description Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 12 Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 24
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 8 7
    Right atrium area (cm2)
    -0.1
    -1.7
    Right ventricle area (cm2)
    -1.0
    -7.4
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Right Ventricle Diameter) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24
    Description Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 12 Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 24
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 8 7
    Median (Full Range) [mm]
    -5.0
    3.0
    10. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24
    Description Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 12 Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 24
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 8 7
    Median (Full Range) [mmHg]
    -12
    -5.0
    11. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Echocardiogram Parameters (Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24
    Description Standard transthoracic echocardiogram with continuous wave Doppler and color flow imaging was completed at Screening. All patients who were enrolled in this study underwent an echocardiogram within 30 days of enrollment as well as repeat echocardiograms on Weeks 12 and 24.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 12 Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 24
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 8 7
    Median (Full Range) [cm]
    0.5
    0.1
    12. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Quality of Life From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24
    Description The 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is a health related quality of life instrument, which measures dimensions of physical and social roles and functioning, mental health, vitality, and pain. Items are scored on a 0 to 100 range so that the lowest scores represent the highest disability. The quality of life assessment was conducted at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24 and the change from Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24 is presented.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 12 Treprostinil Injection-Baseline to Week 24
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 11 9
    Physical functioning
    5.7
    10.5
    Role-Physical
    7.9
    9.0
    Bodily pain
    3.6
    6.0
    General health
    4.5
    3.6
    Vitality
    5.9
    7.4
    Social functioning
    7.5
    0
    Role-Emotional
    13.9
    10.4
    Mental health
    2.6
    0
    Physical component summary
    9.8
    8.2
    Mental component summary
    7.0
    2.6
    13. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Plasma Brain N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) From Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24
    Description NT-proBNP was assessed at Baseline, Weeks 12 and 24.
    Time Frame Baseline to Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All subjects with data available at Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    Measure Participants 9
    Change from Baseline to Week 12
    -628
    Change from Baseline to Week 24
    -478

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Adverse events were recorded throughout the 24-week study as well as for 4 weeks after completion of the final visit.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Treprostinil Injection
    Arm/Group Description Subjects meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria with portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
    All Cause Mortality
    Treprostinil Injection
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Treprostinil Injection
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 8/13 (61.5%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia macrocytic 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Gastrointestinal haemorrhage 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    General disorders
    Death 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Infusion site pain 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Multi-organ failure 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Pyrexia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Chronic hepatic failure 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Hepatorenal syndrome 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Infections and infestations
    Pneumonia 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Infusion site cellulitis 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Urinary tract infection 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Hip fracture 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Procedural pain 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Nervous system disorders
    Hepatic encephalopathy 1/13 (7.7%) 3
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Renal failure acute 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Renal failure 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Treprostinil Injection
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 13/13 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Thrombocytopenia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Cardiac disorders
    Cardiac failure congestive 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Eye disorders
    Conjunctival haemorrhage 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea 10/13 (76.9%) 10
    Vomiting 7/13 (53.8%) 9
    Diarrhoea 4/13 (30.8%) 6
    Ascites 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Constipation 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Abdominal distention 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Gingival bleeding 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Rectal haemorrhage 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Toothache 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    General disorders
    Infusion site pain 5/13 (38.5%) 7
    Oedema peripheral 2/13 (15.4%) 4
    Asthenia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Device leakage 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Dyspepsia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Infusion site erythema 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Infusion site vesicles 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Oedema 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Pain 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic lesion 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Infections and infestations
    Urinary tract infection 3/13 (23.1%) 8
    Infusion site infection 3/13 (23.1%) 4
    Pneumonia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Bronchitis 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Conjunctivitis 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Oral herpes 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Upper respiratory tract infection 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Vulvovaginal mycotic infection 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Procedural haemorrhage 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Subcutaneous haematoma 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Blood uric acide increased 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Oxygen saturation decreased 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite 4/13 (30.8%) 5
    Hypomagnesaemia 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Diabetes mellitus 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Electrolyte imbalance 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Hyperglycaemia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Hyperkalaemia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Hyperuricaemia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Pain in extremity 7/13 (53.8%) 7
    Pain in jaw 6/13 (46.2%) 6
    Arthralgia 2/13 (15.4%) 3
    Bursitis 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Myalgia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Neck pain 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache 8/13 (61.5%) 10
    Dizziness 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Lethargy 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Migraine 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Peripheral sensory neuropathy 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Mental status changes 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Renal failure acute 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Renal tubular necrosis 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Pleural effusion 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Asthma 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Epistaxis 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Hypoxia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Oropharyngeal pain 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Pulmonary mass 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Pulmonary oedema 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Respiratory tract congestion 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Erythema 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Rash 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Cataract operation 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Tooth extraction 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Flushing 1/13 (7.7%) 1

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

    More Information

    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    Institution and/or Principal Investigator agree not to publish or publicly present any interim results of the Study without the prior written consent of Sponsor, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, except as provided below. Institution and/or Principal Investigator further agree to provide Sponsor with drafts of any such publication or presentation for review and approval no less than 30 days prior to submission for publication or the date of public presentation.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Kevin Laliberte, PharmD
    Organization United Therapeutics Corp.
    Phone 919-425-8176
    Email KLaliberte@unither.com
    Responsible Party:
    United Therapeutics
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01028651
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • RIV-PH-414
    First Posted:
    Dec 9, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 24, 2017
    Last Verified:
    Jan 1, 2017