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Trial Purpose

Researchers are looking for ways to treat pulmonary hypertension (PH) caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The goal of the study is to learn if people who take frespaciguat can walk farther in 6 minutes at Week 24 compared to people who take placebo.

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National Trial Reference Number NCT05612035

MSD Protocol ID

MK-5475-013

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

Age Range

40 – 85
Sex ALL
Trial Phase 2

Start Date

End Date

2023-03-16

2029-10-08

Study Details

Patient Participation

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Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

Trial Phase 2

In Phase 2 trials, researchers try to find out if a treatment works in about 100 to 500 participantsResearch participantIn clinical research, a person who qualifies and agrees to participate in a study. Also called volunteer, trial participant. – usually people who have the health condition the treatment is intended to treat. In vaccine trials, the participants are usually healthy. Phase 2 trials may happen in a doctor’s office, a clinic, or a hospital.

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Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

NCT05612035

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