Overview

Cardiac Hormone Replacement With Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in Heart Failure

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of subcutaneous injection of Human BNP (nesiritide), a hormone produced by the heart, on the pumping ability of the heart, kidney function, and hormonal function in persons with heart failure.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Horng Chen
Collaborators:
American Heart Association
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Scios, Inc.
Treatments:
Hormones
Natriuretic Peptide, Brain