Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) Clinical Trial
Official title:
Define in Humans With Compensated CHF and Renal Dysfunction, the Modulating Action of Chronic AT1 Receptor Blockade in Addition to ACE Inhibition on Cardiorenal and Humoral Function
To advance our understanding of the mechanisms of human cardiorenal syndrome with emphasis upon the interaction of diuretic therapy and the renal-angiotensin-aldosterone -system and cGMP pathway. The belief is that the chronic AT1 receptor blockade in subjects with compensated CHF and renal dysfunction will improve renal function with increased sodium excretion, glomerular filtration rate and effective renal plasma flow and renal function reserve as compared to the response of placebo-treated subjects.
IRB # 09-003284, "Specific Aims 2: Define in humans with compensated CHF and renal dysfunction, the modulating action of chronic AT1 receptor blockade in addition to ACE inhibition on cardiorenal and humoral function", involving 12 weeks of study drug (Candesartan or placebo) starting at 4 mg daily and doubling every 2 weeks to 16 mg, if tolerated. Safety labs are performed one week after each dose increase (end of weeks 1, 3 and 5), and in week 10 of the study. Participants are monitoring their blood pressure weekly, and are aware to watch for symptoms of hypotension (lightheadedness, dizziness, blurred vision). Renal clearance testing and ECHO are performed at the start and end of the 12 weeks of study medication in the 5-Domitilla Clinical Research Unit. ;