Mode
Text Size
Log in / Sign up
N/A N=69 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Role of Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Diabetic Cardiovascular Disease

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus · Vascular Disease

Enrolled (actual)
69
Serious AEs
2.9%
Results posted
Jun 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Coronary Flow Reserve From Baseline to 6 Months — 0.33; -0.10; 0.02 ratio

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Spironolactone (Drug); Hydrochlorothiazide + potassium (Drug); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Primary completion
Aug 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Coronary Flow Reserve From Baseline to 6 Months
0.33; -0.10; 0.02
SECONDARY
Change in Mitral Annulus Velocities on Tissue Doppler (Delta E/e' Ratio), a Measure of Diastolic Function
0.02; 0.06; 0.64
SECONDARY
Mitral Annulus Velocities on Tissue Doppler (Delta E/e' Ratio), a Measure of Diastolic Function (With Angiotensin II)
6.67; 6.72; 6.55; 7.09; 7.06; 6.70
SECONDARY
Change in Renal Plasma Flow
527; 508; 518; 442; 417; 436

Summary

Aldosterone is a significant mediator of cardiovascular injury associated with heart failure and the cardiovascular benefits of mineralocorticoid receptor blockade are additive to those of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II (ANGII) receptor blockers. This study will test the hypothesis that mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonists exert beneficial cardiovascular effects, specifically by decreasing vascular injury and improving vascular function. A randomized, double-blind study will be conducted, in which participants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus will undergo a series of assessments to test heart, blood vessel, and kidney function at baseline, and after 2 and 6 months of treatment with one of the following drugs: 1. spironolactone 2. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) plus potassium 3. placebo In the event of insufficient funds, randomization to the placebo arm will be stopped and primary assessment of outcomes will occur at baseline and after 6 months of treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • age 18-70 years
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • with or without hypertension

Exclusion Criteria

  • ischemic changes on resting electrocardiogram,
  • clinical evidence of heart disease (angina, heart failure, unstable angina),cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease,
  • significant cardiac arrhythmias,
  • aortic stenosis,
  • 2nd or 3rd degree atrio-ventricular block, sinus node disease, or symptomatic bradycardia,
  • bronchospastic lung disease with active wheezing,
  • known hypersensitivity to adenosine,
  • hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) > 8.5%, *
  • gout (If not already taking HCTZ),
  • the use of Rosiglitazone,**
  • estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 5.0 mmol/L,
  • use of potassium-sparing diuretics,**
  • current smoker,*
  • pregnancy,
  • renal disease not related to diabetes mellitus,
  • uncontrolled hypertension, systolic blood pressure (BP) >160 mm Hg and diastolic BP >100 mm Hg,*
  • use of cyclic hormone replacement therapy
  • past intolerance of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy
  • other major medical illnesses. Participants with evidence of a previous myocardial infarction on the first adenosine-stimulated positron emission tomography (PET) study will be withdrawn from the study.
  • Screening systolic blood pressure < 105 mm Hg off of anti-hypertensive medications
  • Participants can enroll in study and proceed with in-patient evaluations if during the run-in period adjustments of medications, diet and habits lead to improved glucose control [equivalent to HbA1c <8.5%, controlled hypertension and cessation of smoking.
  • Participants who are currently taking these medications will not qualify for a screening visit. If medications were recently stopped by the participant's physician, he or she may be screened but the baseline assessment protocol must occur 3 months after stopping.
View full record on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00865124). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

Back to search