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bucindolol

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Current or Recent History of Atrial Fibrillation | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Medtronic plc.|Last Updated: Sep 26, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment267

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Clinical trial landscape

bucindolol · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01970501Genetically Targeted Therapy for the Prevention of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart FailureCurrent or Recent History of Atrial Fibrillation
COMPLETED267 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Genetically Targeted Therapy for the Prevention of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Time to First Event of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter (AF/AFL) or All Cause Mortality (ACM) During the 24-week Follow-up Period After Establishment of Stable Sinus Rhythm (SR) on Study Drug [End of Treatment Week 24].
end of treatment week 24

Time-to-event is calculated as the date of the event minus the date of initiation of efficacy follow-up, with 1 added in order to include both the start date and end date of the interval. Cox's proportional hazards model will be used to calculate estimated hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals. The calculations will be performed with the SAS PHREG procedure, with the stratification variables specified in the STRATA statement and the treatment group comparator and any covariates being examined specified in the MODEL statement. For the primary endpoint, the appropriateness of assuming proportional hazards will be explored by the graphing of log (-log(survival function)) over follow-up for each treatment group.

Secondary Endpoints

Time to First Event of Symptomatic or Asymptomatic AF/AFL or ACM During the 24-week Follow-up Period After Establishment of Stable SR on Study Drug [End of Treatment Week 24]
end of treatment week 24
Number of Patients With Adequate Ventricular Rate Control During the 24-week Follow-up Period
end of treatment week 24
Total Number of Hospitalization Days Per Patient (All-cause) During the Total Study Period (24 Weeks)
24 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
bucindolol hydrochlorideEXPERIMENTALbucindolol hydrochloride (bucindolol) Participants were randomized (1:1) to blinded treatment with bucindolol or metoprolol and titrated weekly to target doses of 50 mg twice daily (BID; \< 75 kg) or 100 mg BID (≥ 75 kg) for bucindolol or 200 mg once daily (QD) for metoprolol. 84% of bucindolol participants attained target dose and 72% of metoprolol participants attained target dose. The lowest starting dose of bucindolol was 6.25 mg BID with weekly dose titrations to the weight-based target dose or to the maximum tolerated dose. The starting dose assigned was based on the patient's beta-blocker treatment prior to randomization. Capsules for titration were available in the following dosage strengths to be taken twice daily (with or without food): 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg.
metoprolol succinateACTIVE_COMPARATORmetoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL) Participants were randomized (1:1) to blinded treatment with bucindolol or metoprolol and titrated weekly to target doses of 50 mg twice daily (BID; \< 75 kg) or 100 mg BID (≥ 75 kg) for bucindolol or 200 mg once daily (QD) for metoprolol. 84% of bucindolol participants attained target dose and 72% of metoprolol participants attained target dose. The lowest starting dose of metoprolol was 25 mg QD with weekly dose titrations to the target dose or to the maximum tolerated dose. The starting dose assigned was based upon the patient's beta-blocker treatment prior to randomization. Capsules for titration were available in the following dosage strengths to be taken twice daily (with or without food): 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and/or matching placebo oral capsule to maintain blinded dosing.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
bucindolol hydrochlorideDRUG -
metoprolol succinateDRUG -
Placebo oral capsuleOTHER -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites97

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Must weigh at least 40 kg * Possess the β1389 Arg/Arg genotype * Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \< 0.50 assessed within 12 months prior to Screening * At least one episode of symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent AF within 180 days of Screening * Clinically appro...

Countries:United StatesCanadaHungaryNetherlandsPolandSerbia
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Frequently asked questions about bucindolol

What is bucindolol used for in atrial fibrillation?

Bucindolol is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of current or recent history of atrial fibrillation. It is being developed as a cardiovascular therapy, with a completed Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating its use in patients with this condition.

What does bucindolol target?

Bucindolol is a small molecule cardiovascular drug. Its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the available information. The drug is being investigated for its potential role in managing atrial fibrillation, though its precise mechanism of action is not specified.

Who makes bucindolol?

Bucindolol is being developed by Medtronic plc, a medical technology company traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MDT. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

What phase is bucindolol in?

Bucindolol is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, not yet approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug remains under investigation for its potential use in atrial fibrillation.

What clinical trials is bucindolol in?

Bucindolol has one completed clinical trial registered under NCT01970501, titled "Genetically Targeted Therapy for the Prevention of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure." This Phase 2 study enrolled 267 participants across the United States, Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, and Serbia.

Is bucindolol the same as any other drug?

Bucindolol is a distinct investigational drug with no alternative names provided in the available information. It is being studied specifically for its potential role in treating atrial fibrillation and is not known to be marketed under any other name.