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Ambrisentan

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Hypertension, Pulmonary | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |GSK plc|Last Updated: Dec 30, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment648

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Clinical trial landscape

Ambrisentan · 4 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 2
NCT01808313Efficacy Study of Ambrisentan in Chinese Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)Vascular Disease
COMPLETED134 Analytics
NCT01178073A Study of First-Line Ambrisentan and Tadalafil Combination Therapy in Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)Hypertension, Pulmonary
COMPLETED610 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy Study of Ambrisentan in Chinese Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Vascular DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of First-Line Ambrisentan and Tadalafil Combination Therapy in Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Hypertension, PulmonaryUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in 6-minutes Walk Test (6MWT) at Week 12
Baseline and Week 12

The 6MWT measures the distance that a participant can walk in a period of 6 minutes. Change from Baseline was calculated as the Week 12 value minus the Baseline value. Baseline 6MWT comprised of an average of the last two consecutive measurements prior to dosing that varied by not greater than 10 percent (%). If only one measurement was available, that measurement was used as the Baseline value. The last observation carried forward method was used to impute missing values.

Number of Participants With First Adjudicated Clinical Failure (CF) Event, Death, Hospitalisation for Worsening PAH, Disease Progression, Unsatisfactory Long-term Clinical Response, All Through FAV
From Baseline up to the Final Assessment Visit (FAV) (average of 609 days)

Time to the first adjudicated CF event (death, hospitalization for worsening pulmonary arterial hypertension \[PAH\], disease progression, or unsatisfactory long-term clinical response) after initiating either first-line combination therapy with AMB and TAD or first-line monotherapy with either drug (AMB or TAD) in par. with PAH was assessed. If data was not available for some par. following a loss to follow-up, their event times were treated as censored at their last assessment time for the statistical analyses. FAV occurred approximately 4 weeks after the predicted 105th adjudicated first CF event was reached. Par. who had an FAV, and who had no adjudicated events or whose first adjudicated event occurred after their FAV, were censored at their individual FAV. Modified Intent-to-Treat (mITT) Population: all randomized par. who met the PAH diagnosis and inclusion/exclusion criteria defined in protocol amendment 2 and who also received at least one dose of investigational product (IP).

Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure Change From Baseline
baseline, 6 months

Determine whether mean pulmonary arterial pressure of SSc patients with borderline - PAH (mPAP 21 24 mmHg, TPG \>11 mmHg) can be reduced by 3 mm Hg (absolute change baseline vs. 6 months; equals 15%) following treatment with ambrisentan 10 mg/die (initiated with 5 mg/die and elevated up to 10 mg/die) over 6 months (primary endpoint) compared to baseline and placebo.

Number of Participants With Non-serious Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (Non-STEAEs) and Serious Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (STEAEs)
Up to 10 years and 11 months

AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in participant or clinical investigation participant,temporally associated with use of medicinal product, whether or not considered related to medicinal product.SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose: results in death,is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization,results in disability or incapacity,or is congenital anomaly or birth defect, important medical events that may not immediately life threatening or result in death or hospitalization but may jeopardize participant or may require medical or surgical intervention as per medical or scientific judgement or associated with drug-induced liver injury.TEAE is any event that was not present prior to initiation of study treatment or any event already present that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to study treatment. TEAEs which were not serious TEAEs were considered as non serious TEAEs.

Change From Baseline in Liver Function Parameters: Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT), Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST), Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Total Bilirubin
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following clinical chemistry parameters: ALT, AST, GGT, total bilirubin. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters: Calcium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Content, Glucose, Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Phosphorus Inorganic, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following clinical chemistry parameters: Calcium, chloride, CO2 content, glucose, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus inorganic, and BUN. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Creatine Kinase (CK), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following clinical chemistry parameters: ALP, CK, LDH. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters: Creatinine, Uric Acid
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following clinical chemistry parameters: Creatinine, uric acid. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters: Albumin, Total Protein
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following clinical chemistry parameters: Albumin, total protein. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameters: Hemoglobin and Mean Corpuscle Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following hematology parameters: Hemoglobin and MCHC. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameters: Hematocrit
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following hematology parameters: Hematocrit. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameters: Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Total Neutrophils, White Blood Cells (WBC), Platelet Count
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following hematology parameters: Basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, total neutrophils, WBC, platelet count. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Mean Corpuscle Hemoglobin
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following hematology parameter: Mean Corpuscle Hemoglobin. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Mean Corpuscle Volume
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following hematology parameter: Mean Corpuscle Volume. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameters: Red Blood Cell Count, Reticulocytes
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Blood samples were collected from participants for analysis of following hematology parameters: Red Blood Cell count, reticulocytes. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Number of Participants With Abnormal Values for Physical Examination Parameter: Liver Size
Up to 10 years and 11 months

Physical examination included measurement of liver size. Any abnormal enlargement or reduction in the size of the liver is reported. Liver size was assessed as normal or abnormal. Data for abnormal (improved, worsened and unchanged) liver size is presented. End of study visit data is presented.

Number of Participants With Abnormal Values for Physical Examination Parameter: Jugular Venous Pressure
Up to 10 years and 11 months

Physical examination included measurement of Jugular venous pressure. Jugular venous pressure was assessed as normal or abnormal. Data for abnormal (improved, worsened and unchanged) jugular venous pressure is presented. End of study visit data is presented.

Number of Participants With Abnormal Values for Physical Examination Parameters: Ascites
Up to 10 years and 11 months

Physical examination included measurement of ascites. Ascites were assessed as present or absent. Data for ascites present with improved, worsened and unchanged is presented. End of study visit data is presented.

Number of Participants With Abnormal Values for Physical Examination Parameter: Peripheral Edema
Up to 10 years and 11 months

Physical examination included measurement of peripheral edema. Peripheral edema were assessed as present or absent. Data for peripheral edema present with improved, worsened and unchanged is presented. End of study visit data is presented.

Percentage of Saturated Oxygen Level (Physical Examination Parameter)
Up to 10 years and 11 months

Physical examination included measurement of saturated oxygen. End of study visit data is presented.

Change From Baseline in Vital Signs Parameter: Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

SBP and DBP was measured for the participants at indicated time points. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Vital Signs Parameter: Heart Rate
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Heart rate was measured for the participants at indicated time points. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Vital Signs Parameter: Weight
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Weight was measured for the participants at indicated time points. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Height
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Height was measured for the participants at indicated time points. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Body Mass Index
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Body mass index was measured for the participants at indicated time points. Body mass index was calculated as weight in kilograms (kg) divided by the square of their height in meters (m\^2). Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Body Surface Area
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Body surface area was measured for the participants at indicated time points. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings
Up to 10 years and 11 months

12-lead ECG was measured in a semi-supine position using an automated ECG machine. Abnormal findings were categorized as clinically significant (CS) and not clinically significant (NCS). Data for any time till end of study were presented.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

FSH and LH level of participants were measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

FSH and LH level of participants were measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Inhibin B at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Inhibin B level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Inhibin B at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Inhibin B level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Sex hormone binding globulin level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Sex hormone binding globulin level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Estrone at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Estrone level of female participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Estrone at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Estrone level of female participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Estriol at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Estriol level of female participants will be measured. Only those parameters having status as overall will be presented. Baseline is the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline is calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value. Data for this endpoint will be available for this endpoint by June 2023

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Estriol at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Estriol level of female participants will be measured. Only those parameters having status as overall will be presented. Baseline is the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline is calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants. Data for this endpoint will be available for this endpoint by June 2023

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Estradiol at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Estradiol level of female participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Female: Estradiol at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Estradiol level of female participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: FSH and LH at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

FSH and LH level of participants were measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: FSH and LH at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

FSH and LH level of participants were measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: Inhibin B at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Inhibin B level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: Inhibin B at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Inhibin B level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Sex hormone binding globulin level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Sex hormone binding globulin level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: Total Testosterone at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Total Testosterone level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Endocrine Parameters - Male: Total Testosterone at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Total Testosterone level of participants was measured. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants.

Change From Baseline of Pubertal Development in Male: Testicular Volume at End of Study
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Testicular volume was assessed by Prader's orchiodometer and the assessment was performed by a pediatric endocrinologist using the Tanner's criteria. Only those parameters having status - overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the end of study post-dose visit value. Data reported for left and right testicular volume.

Change From Baseline of Pubertal Development in Male: Testicular Volume at 20 Years of Age of Participants
Baseline (Day 1) and at 20 years of age of participants

Testicular volume was assessed by Prader's orchiodometer and the assessment was performed by a pediatric endocrinologist using the Tanner's criteria. Only those parameters having status as overall were presented. Baseline was the last value recorded prior to start of study treatment from AMB112529.Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from the specified time point value. Only participants with data at 20 year visit is presented. When participants reached pubertal maturity prior to being 20 years of age then these tests were not repeated at 20-years of age of participants. Data reported for left and right testicular volume.

Time to Change in Dose of Ambrisentan or Other Targeted PAH Therapeutic Agents (Prostanoids, Phosphodiesterase Type 5 [PDE-5] Inhibitors) Due to Tolerability Issues
Baseline (Day 1) and up to 10 years and 11 months

Time to change in dose of ambrisentan or other targeted PAH therapeutic agents (prostanoids, Phosphodiesterase type 5 \[PDE-5\] inhibitors) due to tolerability issues was defined as the time from randomization to the first occurrence of a dose change due to tolerability issues.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in 6MWT at Week 24
Baseline and Week 24
Number of Participants With a Change From Baseline in Their World Health Organization (WHO) Functional Classification (FC) at Weeks 12 and 24
Baseline, Week 12 and Week 24
Change From Baseline in the Borg Dyspnea Index (BDI) at Weeks 12 and 24
Baseline, Week 12 and Week 24
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ambrisentanEXPERIMENTALambrisentan 5 mg will be administered to eligible subjects for 12 weeks
Combination ambrisentan + tadalafilACTIVE_COMPARATORambrisentan + tadalafil
Monotherapy ambrisentanACTIVE_COMPARATORambrisentan
Monotherapy tadalafilACTIVE_COMPARATORtadalafil
Ambrisentan VerumEXPERIMENTALStudy medication will be ambrisentan 10 mg (starting with 5 mg in the beginning of the study and then up-titrated to 10 mg/day).
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo tablet

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ambrisentanDRUGAmbrisentan 5 mg will be administered to eligible subjects for 12 weeks
tadalafilDRUGtadalafil (target dose: 40mg)
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo tablet (one to two tablets corresponding to one to two verum tablets)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed written informed consent prior to beginning study-related procedures. * Subject must be between 18-75 years of age, inclusive, at the Screening Visit. * Subjects must weight ≥40 kg at the Screening Visit. * Subjects must have symptomatic or severe PAH (WHO functional cl...

Countries:ChinaUnited StatesAustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaFranceGermanyGreeceItalyJapanNetherlandsSpainSwedenUnited KingdomArgentinaHungaryRussia
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Frequently asked questions about Ambrisentan

What is Ambrisentan used for?

Ambrisentan is an investigational small molecule being studied for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a form of pulmonary hypertension. It is also being evaluated in conditions such as systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary hypertension and vascular disease. Clinical trials have assessed it as a first-line therapy in combination with tadalafil for PAH.

Who makes Ambrisentan?

Ambrisentan is being developed by GSK plc, a global biopharmaceutical company listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker GSK. GSK is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and related conditions.

What phase is Ambrisentan in?

Ambrisentan is in Phase 3 clinical development for pulmonary arterial hypertension. It has completed Phase 3 trials, including a study of first-line combination therapy with tadalafil and a study in Chinese patients with PAH. The drug remains investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Ambrisentan in?

Ambrisentan has completed several clinical trials, including NCT01178073, a Phase 3 study of first-line combination therapy with tadalafil in 610 PAH patients, and NCT01808313, a Phase 3 study in 134 Chinese PAH patients. Other completed trials include pediatric extension study NCT01342952 and systemic sclerosis study NCT02290613.

How does Ambrisentan work?

Ambrisentan is a small molecule that targets the endothelin receptor, a protein involved in blood vessel constriction. By blocking this receptor, it aims to reduce pulmonary vascular resistance and improve blood flow in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. This mechanism is being evaluated in ongoing clinical development.

Is Ambrisentan the same as any other drug?

Ambrisentan is also known by the brand name Letairis in some markets, though this name is not used in the clinical trial data provided. It is a distinct small molecule developed by GSK for pulmonary arterial hypertension and is not the same as other endothelin receptor antagonists.