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Endothelin Role In COronary Microcirculation
Sponsor: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Summary
Coronary microvascular dysfunction is an important cause of angina in patients who do not have significant blockages in the major coronary arteries. Previous studies suggest that endothelin-1, a naturally occurring substance that causes blood vessel constriction, may contribute to abnormalities in the coronary microcirculation. The ERICOM study aims to investigate whether treatment with bosentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, can improve coronary microvascular function in patients with angina and evidence of coronary microvascular dysfunction. Participants undergo cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging before and after treatment, and some participants also undergo invasive coronary physiological assessment. The results of this study may improve understanding of the role of endothelin-1 in coronary microvascular dysfunction and help identify new treatment strategies for patients with angina and non-obstructive coronary artery disease.
Official title: Determining the Role of Endothelin in Microcirculatory Function in Myocardial Ischaemia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2023-07-01
Completion Date
2026-08-01
Last Updated
2026-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cardiac MRI
Cardiac stress/perfusion MRI scan
Invasive Coronary Angiogram
Invasive Coronary Angiogram with pressure wire assessments
Endothelin Receptor Antagonist
Participants will be given PO Bosentan 125 mg BD for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Liverpool, United Kingdom