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Istaroxime

Phase 2

Cardiogenic Shock | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Windtree Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 20, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment110

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Istaroxime · 4 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 2
NCT04325035The Safety and Efficacy of Istaroxime for Pre-Cardiogenic ShockCardiogenic Shock
COMPLETED90 Analytics
NCT02617446The Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Istaroxime in Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart FailureAcute Decompensated Heart Failure
COMPLETED120 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
The Safety and Efficacy of Istaroxime for Pre-Cardiogenic Shock
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PHASE2COMPLETED
The Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Istaroxime in Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change from baseline in systolic blood pressure (SBP) area under the curve (AUC) 0-6
0 to 6 hours after initiation of infusion

Change from baseline AUC for systolic blood pressure

Change in E/Ea Ratio
24 hours

Change from baseline at 24 hours in the unitless ratio of E (cm/sec) to Ea (or e') (cm/sec) as measured by echocardiogram. The endpoint is the Tissue Doppler echocardiography showing measurement of mitral E/Ea ratio for assessment of diastolic dysfunction. Initially mitral E wave is measured. After that, color Tissue Doppler (tissue velocity imaging or TVI) mode is switched on to assess tissue Doppler. The cursor is placed over the medial mitral annulus and tissue Doppler tracing obtained. This allows Ea velocity to be measured. Higher values are suggestive of a worse outcome; less than 8 is normal.

SBP AUC 0-6
Start of infusion to 6 hours

Systolic blood pressure (SBP) area under the curve (AUC) from start of infusion to 6 hours

safety of istaroxime in healthy volunteers is measured by varition of heart functon, blood pressure and heart ratio
one week

safety of istaroxime in healthy volunteers is measured by

Secondary Endpoints

Change from baseline in SBP AUC 0-48
0 to 60 hours after initiation of infusion
Change from baseline in SBP AUC 0-60
0 to 48 hours after initiation of infusion
Treatment failure score
60 hours from initiation of infusion
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Istaroxime - Part AEXPERIMENTALIstaroxime IV infusion for 24 hours. Istaroxime administration can begin at 1.0 or 1.5 µg/kg/min; the target infusion rate is 1.5 µg/kg/min
Placebo - Part APLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo (lactose lyophilized powder) IV infusion for 24 hours
Istaroxime - Part BEXPERIMENTALIstaroxime IV infusion at 1.0 µg/kg/min for 6 hours, 0.5 µg/kg/min for 42 hours, 0.25 µg/kg/min for 12 hours.
Istaroxime and Placebo - Part BEXPERIMENTALIstaroxime IV infusion at 0.5 µg/kg/min for 48 hours, followed by placebo IV infusion for 12 hours.
Placebo - Part BPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo (lactose lyophilized powder) IV infusion for 60 hours.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORIV infusion of placebo for 24 hours
Istaroxime 0.5 µg/kg/minEXPERIMENTALThe istaroxime treatment dosed at 0.5 µg/kg/min via IV infusion for 24 hours
Istaroxime 1.0 µg/kg/minEXPERIMENTALThe istaroxime treatment dosed at 1.0 µg/kg/min via IV infusion for 24 hours
IstaroximeEXPERIMENTALIstaroxime delivered as an IV infusion via a syringe pump. Dosage regime is 1.0 µg/kg/min for 6 hours, 0.5 µg/kg/min for 42 hours. Total duration 48 hours.
low dose groupEXPERIMENTAL8 subjects in 0.25ug/kg/min group were administrated Istaroxime + 0.9% NS; All the subjects were given infusion of study drugs for 24 hours, and then were observed for 48 hours in the clinic.
mid dose groupEXPERIMENTAL12 subjects in 0.5ug/kg/min group randomly received Istaroxime placebo + 0.9% NS (2 subjects), 0.9% NS alone (2 subjects) and Istaroxime + 0.9% NS (8 subjects). All the subjects were given infusion of study drugs for 24 hours, and then were observed for 48 hours in the clinic.
high dose groupEXPERIMENTAL12 subjects in 1.0 ug/kg/min group randomly received Istaroxime placebo + 0.9% NS (2 subjects), 0.9% NS alone (2 subjects) and Istaroxime + 0.9% NS (8 subjects). All the subjects were given infusion of study drugs for 24 hours, and then were observed for 48 hours in the clinic.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
IstaroximeDRUGReconstituted istaroxime and lactose lyophilized powder delivered via IV infusion
PlaceboDRUGReconstituted placebo (lactose lyophilized powder) delivered via IV infusion
9% Saline (NS)DRUGinfusion for 24 hours
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites13

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical presentation consistent with SCAI Stage B pre-cardiogenic shock caused by acute decompensation of chronic systolic heart failure (due to arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease or dilated cardiomyopathy), without evidence for an acute coronary syndrome. 2. Sign...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaItalyPolandChinaIsrael
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWMay 26, 2026NCT05975021primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWMay 24, 2026NCT05975021studyFirstPostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about Istaroxime

What is Istaroxime used for?

Istaroxime is an investigational small molecule being developed for cardiovascular conditions, specifically acute decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock. It has been studied in clinical trials for these indications, as well as in healthy volunteers for safety and tolerability assessments.

Who makes Istaroxime?

Istaroxime is being developed by Windtree Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WINT. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in cardiovascular indications.

What phase is Istaroxime in?

Istaroxime is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials for acute decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock, and an additional Phase 1/2 trial for cardiogenic shock is currently active but not recruiting.

What clinical trials is Istaroxime in?

Istaroxime has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT02477449 (Phase 1, healthy volunteers), NCT02617446 (Phase 2, acute decompensated heart failure), NCT04325035 (Phase 2, pre-cardiogenic shock), and NCT05975021 (Phase 1/2, cardiogenic shock Stage C). The most recent trial is active but not recruiting.

Is Istaroxime the same as any other drug?

Istaroxime is not known to have alternative names. It is a distinct investigational compound developed by Windtree Therapeutics for cardiovascular conditions, and no other names for this drug have been reported.