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Epoprostenol

Phase 3

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Feb 4, 2025

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment41

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Epoprostenol · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01470144Epoprostenol for Injection in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionPulmonary Arterial Hypertension
COMPLETED41 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Epoprostenol for Injection in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
On average 2.72 years

Secondary Endpoints

Exposure Duration
On average 2.72 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
TreatmentEXPERIMENTALSingle arm, open-label

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
EpoprostenolDRUGAdministered by continuous intravenous infusion via a central venous catheter; using an ambulatory infusion pump. The dose and infusion rate of EFI may be adjusted throughout the study in order to balance tolerability and maximum clinical benefit
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Eligibility Criteria

SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent prior to initiation of any study-mandated procedure 2. Patients who completed participation in study AC-066A301 3. Patients who have not obtained access for commercial EFI at the time of ending participation in study AC-066A301 Exclusion Criteria: 1....

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Frequently asked questions about Epoprostenol

What is Epoprostenol used for?

Epoprostenol is used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition of high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It is a small molecule being developed by Johnson & Johnson for this cardiovascular indication.

What does Epoprostenol target?

Epoprostenol is a small molecule that works as a vasodilator to widen blood vessels in the lungs, reducing the workload on the heart in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is being developed by Johnson & Johnson for this condition.

Who makes Epoprostenol?

Epoprostenol is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JNJ. The drug is intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

What phase is Epoprostenol in?

Epoprostenol is in Phase 3 clinical development for pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is Epoprostenol in?

Epoprostenol has been studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT01470144, titled "Epoprostenol for Injection in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension." This trial enrolled 41 participants and has been completed.

Is Epoprostenol the same as prostacyclin?

Epoprostenol is a synthetic form of prostacyclin, a naturally occurring substance that dilates blood vessels. It is being developed by Johnson & Johnson for pulmonary arterial hypertension and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.