Status:

RECRUITING

Effect of Extended Release Torsemide in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure and Overactive Bladder

Lead Sponsor:

Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Conditions:

Heart Failure

Overactive Bladder

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This research study is being done to compare the effectiveness two drugs: an extended release torsemide (ERT) versus generic immediate release Torsemide (IRT) in reducing the worsening of symptoms of ...

Detailed Description

This study has been designed to evaluate the efficacy of 24mg/48mg once daily dose of Investigational Product \[Extended release torsemide of Sarfez Pharmaceuticals Inc.\] to 20mg/40mg once daily dose...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients of either gender of ≥50 years with clinical diagnosis of CHF.
  • Patients with NYHA (New York Heart Association) functional class of II-IV
  • Patients receiving stable dose of furosemide 40mg or 80mg daily for (\>30 days).
  • Patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of ≥30 ml/min/1.73 m2
  • Patients with symptoms of overactive bladder

Exclusion

  • The patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 30 ml/min/1.73 m2
  • Requirement for a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) inhibitor (e.g., Celecoxib) or Allopurinol. If the patients are receiving these agents, they may be switched to acetaminophen, if agreed by the investigator and the dosing to be maintained throughout the study.
  • Any known allergy to diuretics or sulphonamide-derived compounds
  • Serum potassium concentration (K+) equal to or below 3.5 mEq/ L (mmol/L).
  • History of myocardial infarction or stroke within the preceding 3 months duration
  • Inability to comprehend or comply with the informed consent (including a physician's assessment of prior drug non-compliance).
  • Urinalysis containing white blood cells indicative of urinary tract infection
  • Patients with liver cirrhosis
  • Any bladder catheterization, bladder, or prostrate surgery and/or, bladder, prostate, or pelvic radiotherapy within the last 3 months duration
  • Patients who have participated in another clinical study in the past 3 months prior to commencement of this study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 15 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06206512

Start Date

June 15 2024

End Date

July 30 2026

Last Update

January 8 2026

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Cardiometabolic Research Unit

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390