Study With Omecamtiv Mecarbil (CK-1827452) to Treat Chronic Heart Failure With Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorCytokinetics

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to find out if the investigational drug called omecamtiv mecarbil can reduce the risk of the effects of heart failure, like hospitalization, transplantation, or death in patients with heart failure and severely reduced ejection fraction.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Are between ≥ 18 years and ≤ 85 years at the signing of informed consent

Have a history of chronic HFrEF, defined as requiring treatment for HF for a minimum of 3 months prior to screening

Are receiving oral loop diuretics on a regular schedule

LVEF < 30% within 6 months of screening

Disqualifiers

Have AFF on the screening ECG and are currently taking digoxin

Have had any event or procedure that may have resulted in a change in ejection fraction, including, but not limited to, acute coronary syndrome and/or any coronary revascularization, cardiac surgery, valve surgery, any coronary revascularization, and/or cardiac resynchronization, or cardiac contractility modulation therapy within 3 months of screening

Are admitted to a long-term care facility or hospice

Have a projected survival of < 12 months due to non-cardiovascular causes based on clinical judgment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Omecamtiv Mecarbil (OM)
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

1,800 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators