About this trial

The primary objective of the CRAVE feasibility trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger CRAVE platform trial by performing a randomized trial of 30 participants with pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction, comparing empagliflozin or ranolazine plus standard of care to standard of care alone.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18 years.

Able to provide informed consent.

Able to comply with all study procedures.

Symptomatic with current NYHA Functional Class II-IV

Disqualifiers

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <30 ml/min.

LVEF < 50%

Normal RV size and function

Severe aortic or mitral valvular disease

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Empagliflozin
  • Ranolazine

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

5
University of CalgaryT1Y 6J4, CalgaryAlberta, Canada
University of AlbertaT6G 2G3, EdmontonAlberta, Canada
The University of British ColumbiaV5Z 1M9, VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada
London Health Sciences Centre - University HospitalN6A 5A5, LondonOntario, Canada

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Alberta

Lead sponsor

Canadian Heart Function Alliance

Collaborator

Accelerating Clinical Trials Consortium

Collaborator

Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

Collaborator

Team PHenomenal Hope

Collaborator