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Angiotensin II

Phase 4FDA approved 2017

Catecholamine-resistant Hypotension (CRH) | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Innoviva, Inc.|Trials Updated: Mar 20, 2026

Angiotensin II development status

FDA approval Dec 21, 2017 as Giapreza
Approval holderLa Jolla Pharma
ApplicationNDA209360
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT04529005)
Phase scored for INVAPhase 2
Registered trials 10 across 8 sponsors since Jan 2001

Label indication 1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE GIAPREZA increases blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock [see Clinical Studies (14)] . GIAPREZA is a vasoconstrictor to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. ( 1 ) FDA label

Angiotensin II target and mechanism

Molecular targetAT1R
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Giapreza (synthetic human angiotensin II), Giapreza

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment52

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Angiotensin II clinical trials

Angiotensin II · 2 trials · 6 indications

Phase 2 2
NCT04901169Angiotensin II in Liver TransplantationLiver Transplant; Complications
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING50 Analytics
NCT03431077A Study of LJPC-501 in Pediatric Patients With HypotensionCatecholamine-resistant Hypotension (CRH)
COMPLETED2 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Angiotensin II in Liver Transplantation
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of LJPC-501 in Pediatric Patients With Hypotension
Catecholamine-resistant Hypotension (CRH)Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Total dose of norepinephrine (NE), averaged over case duration and total body weight, utilized during liver transplantation (LT) to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) greater than or equal to 65 mmHg.
Duration of surgery - defined as the time period starting with skin incision by the surgeon, and ending at the time of skin closure, an average of 8 hours.

Calculated as the sum of all NE doses (in mcg) administered by either infusion or bolus during LT surgery, divided by the subjects total body weight (TBW, in kg), divided by the duration of surgery (in min). The Primary Outcome will be expressed in mcg/kg/min.

Effect of LJPC-501 on mean arterial pressure (MAP)
2 hours

To evaluate the effect of LJPC-501 infusion on mean arterial pressure (MAP).

Effect of LJPC-501 on sum norepinephrine (NE) equivalent dose
2 hours

To evaluate the effect of LJPC-501 in the reduction of the sum norepinephrine (NE) equivalent dosing.

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of patients requiring 3rd and 4th line vasopressor infusions (epinephrine or vasopressin) during LT
Duration of surgery - defined as the time period starting with skin incision by the surgeon, and ending at the time of skin closure, an average of 8 hours.
Time spent below target MAP (65 mmHg)
Duration of surgery - defined as the time period starting with skin incision by the surgeon, and ending at the time of skin closure, an average of 8 hours.
Dose of vasopressin administered during LT, averaged over case duration and TBW.
Duration of surgery - defined as the time period starting with skin incision by the surgeon, and ending at the time of skin closure, an average of 8 hours.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Angiotensin II (Giapreza)EXPERIMENTALGiapreza (synthetic human angiotensin II), initiated at 5 ng/kg/min and titrated to between 1.25 ng/kg/min and 40 ng/kg/min, administered by continuous intravenous infusion.
SalinePLACEBO_COMPARATORSterile 0.9% saline, initiated and titrated at an equivalent volume infusion rate to the study drug, administered by continuous intravenous infusion.
LJPC-501EXPERIMENTALAngiotensin II administered via continuous infusion (1.25 - 40 ng/kg/min) for 24 hours up to 168 hours.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Angiotensin IIDRUGInfusion of Angiotensin II initiated if participants require norepinephrine at a rate of \> 0.05 mcg/kg/min. The infusion will be titrated no more frequently than every 10 minutes during liver transplantation as a second line vasopressor and discontinued prior to leaving the operating room when the surgery is complete.
SalineDRUGInfusion of 0.9% saline initiated if participants require norepinephrine at a rate of \> 0.05 mcg/kg/min. The infusion will be titrated no more frequently than every 10 minutes during liver transplantation as a second line vasopressor and discontinued prior to leaving the operating room when the surgery is complete.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> or = 18 years * Liver transplantation from a deceased donor * Model for End-stage Liver Disease Sodium (MELD-Na) score \> or = 25 at the time of transplant (not counting MELD exception points) * Patient requiring \> 0.05 mcg/kg/min of norepinephrine (NE) during LT Excl...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Angiotensin II

What is Angiotensin II used for?

Angiotensin II is an investigational small molecule being studied for catecholamine-resistant hypotension (CRH) and complications in liver transplant, including vasoplegia. It is in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA.

What does Angiotensin II target?

Angiotensin II targets the AT1R receptor. It is being evaluated for its potential role in managing blood pressure in conditions like catecholamine-resistant hypotension and liver transplant complications.

Who makes Angiotensin II?

Angiotensin II is being developed by Innoviva, Inc., a company traded under the ticker INVA. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for catecholamine-resistant hypotension and liver transplant complications.

What phase is Angiotensin II in?

Angiotensin II is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is being studied in active clinical trials for liver transplant complications and has completed a trial in pediatric patients with hypotension. It remains investigational and is not FDA approved.

What clinical trials is Angiotensin II in?

Angiotensin II is being studied in NCT04901169, a Phase 2 trial in liver transplant complications and vasoplegia, which is active but not recruiting. Another trial, NCT03431077, in pediatric hypotension, has been completed.

Is Angiotensin II the same as LJPC-501?

Yes, Angiotensin II is also known as LJPC-501. The completed trial NCT03431077, which studied the drug in pediatric patients with hypotension, used the name LJPC-501 for the same compound.