A Study to Compare the Effects of Coreg CR and Coreg IR on Heart Function in Subjects With Stable Chronic Heart Failure

NCT ID: NCT00323037

Last Updated: 2023-03-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

318 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-03-31

Study Completion Date

2008-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine if Coreg CR is as effective as Coreg IR in improving heart function in subjects with stable chronic heart failure.

Detailed Description

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Results of clinical trials have shown beta-blockers improve symptoms and left ventricular function, reduce hospitalizations and death in heart failure, and prolong survival \[MERIT-HF, CIBIS-II, Packer, 1996\]. Clinical guidelines mandate use of beta-blockers in treatment of subjects with heart failure.

Carvedilol (Coreg IR) is a multiple action adrenergic receptor blocker with alpha 1, beta 1 and beta 2 receptor blockade properties. The beta-adrenergic properties are non-selective for beta 1 and beta 2 adrenergic receptors. Coreg IR, administered twice daily, is marketed in the United States for long term treatment of mild-moderate hypertension, mild to severe heart failure and subjects surviving an acute myocardial infarction with left ventricular dysfunction with or without symptomatic heart failure.

Coreg IR significantly reduces all cause mortality and the need for cardiovascular hospitalization \[Packer, 1996a; Packer, 1996b; Colucci, 1996; Cohn, 1997; Olsen, 1995; Sharpe 1997\]. The effect of Coreg is dose dependent \[Bristow, 1996\]. In subjects treated long term after an acute myocardial infarction (MI) complicated by left ventricular systolic dysfunction, Coreg IR reduced the frequency of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, and recurrent non-fatal MIs. These beneficial effects are additional to those of evidence-based treatments for acute MI, including ACE inhibitors \[Dargie, 2001\].

Left Ventricular End Systolic Volume Index (LVESVI) is an important measure of ventricular function and remodeling in the evaluation of heart failure. In controlled clinical trials, Coreg IR, administered twice daily, has reduced LVESVI in subjects with ischemic heart failure. An echocardiography substudy of the Australia-New Zealand Trial \[Doughty, 1997\], evaluated left ventricular remodeling in 123 subjects with ischemic heart failure with an LVEF \< 45 randomized to carvedilol or placebo. The LVESVI was reduced by 6.2 + 1.6 ml/m2 after 6 months and 8.7 + 2.6 ml/m2 after 12 months of carvedilol therapy compared to the placebo treated subjects. Metra et al \[Metra, 2000\] observed the favorable effects of carvedilol compared with metoprolol on LVEF, LV stroke volume, and pulmonary artery pressure despite similar effects on cardiovascular outcome. Both groups also showed significant decreases in LV systolic volume. Doughty et al \[Doughty, 2004\] observed the favorable effects of carvedilol on LV remodeling, with improved LV end-systolic volume and ejection fraction, after 6 months of treatment.

Carvedilol phosphate CR (Coreg CR) is an approved, modified release, once-daily formulation of carvedilol that is hoped to provide an advance in patient care through improved compliance with prescribed dose.

The clinical experience with various formulations of Coreg CR is limited to eight single dose studies in healthy subjects and one repeated dose study in subjects with hypertension. In total 230, adult subjects have received at least one dose of Coreg IR or one of several CR formulations across nine studies. The subjects ranged in age from 18 to 63 years; 62% were male and 69% were white. The various formulations of Coreg CR capsules were safe and well tolerated in single dose pharmacokinetic studies in doses ranging from 6.25 to 60 mg in healthy subjects. The most common adverse events were headache, dizziness and orthostatic hypotension and are all known adverse events following administration of Coreg IR \[GSK Study 386, 388, 399, 400, 402, 907\].

This study will be the first controlled clinical study investigating the efficacy of treatment with Coreg CR formulation \[Coreg CR filled with 7.5 mg of carvedilol phosphate immediate release (IRp) microparticles, 22.5 mg of carvedilol phosphate Micropump IIa MR microparticles, and 30 mg of carvedilol phosphate Micropump IIc MR microparticles\] compared to Coreg IR evaluating LVESVI in subjects with stable chronic heart failure.

Conditions

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Congestive Heart Failure

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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1

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

carvedilol immediate release

Intervention Type DRUG

Carvedilol immediate release (3.125, 6.25, 12.5 or 25 mg) and placebo, taken PO, twice-daily.

2

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

carvedilol controlled release

Intervention Type DRUG

Carvedilol controlled release (10, 20, 40 or 80 mg) and placebo taken in the morning. Two placebos taken in the evening. A total of 4 pills will be taken PO daily.

Interventions

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carvedilol controlled release

Carvedilol controlled release (10, 20, 40 or 80 mg) and placebo taken in the morning. Two placebos taken in the evening. A total of 4 pills will be taken PO daily.

Intervention Type DRUG

carvedilol immediate release

Carvedilol immediate release (3.125, 6.25, 12.5 or 25 mg) and placebo, taken PO, twice-daily.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Coreg CR Coreg Coreg IR

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or non-pregnant female
* At least 18 years of age at the time informed consent is signed
* Stable, chronic, mild to severe heart failure as defined as subjects with symptoms of heart failure who do not require IV diuretics, inotropes, or vasodilators or those that require support with a left ventricular assist device
* Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers should be prescribed to all patients with HF due to LV systolic dysfunction with reduced LVEF unless contraindicated or intolerant to use
* At screening, subject has an LVEF \< 40 as measured by 2-D echocardiography
* Willing to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* On beta-blocker therapy for greater than 42 days prior to consent
* Acute ischemic coronary event or coronary revascularization (PTCA, CABG, thrombolysis) within 1 week of screening echocardiography
* Scheduled or expected to be scheduled coronary revascularization within 4 weeks
* Unstable angina (angina characterized by sudden changes in the severity or length of angina attacks or a decrease in level of exertion that precipitates an episode
* Uncorrected primary obstructive or severe regurgitant valvular disease, nondilated (restrictive) or hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
* Uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias (symptomatic or sustained ventricular arrhythmias not controlled with antiarrhythmic therapy or an implantable defibrillator)
* Current treatment of calcium channel blockers except for long acting dihydropyridines
* Current treatment on any Class I or III antiarrhythmic, except amiodarone
* History of sick sinus syndrome unless a pacemaker is in place
* Second or third degree heart block unless a pacemaker is in place
* Current clinical evidence of obstructive pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma or bronchitis) requiring inhaled or oral bronchodilator or steroid therapy; or having a history of bronchospastic disease not undergoing active therapy in whom, in the investigator's opinion, treatment with study medication could provoke bronchospasm
* Expected biventricular pacemaker placement within 8 months of enrollment
* Resting systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg (based on the average of 3 readings
* Resting heart rate \<50 beats per minute (bpm) (based on the average of 3 readings)
* Current decompensated heart failure
* Elevated liver enzymes (i.e., ALT or AST levels greater than 3 times upper limit of normal)
* History of drug sensitivity or allergic reaction to alpha or beta-blockers
* Contraindication or intolerance to beta-blockers
* Pregnant or lactating women and women planning to become pregnant. NOTE: Female subjects must be post-menopausal (i.e., no menstrual period for a minimum of 6 months prior to screening), surgically sterilized, using a double barrier method contraceptive, or using Depo-Provera or implanted contraceptives for at least one month prior to screening and agree to continue to use the same contraceptive method throughout the study.
* Use of an investigational drug within 30 days of enrollment
* Participation in an investigational device trial within 30 days of enrollment
* Known drug or alcohol abuse 1 year prior to enrollment
* In the opinion of the investigator the subject is known to be noncompliant with prescribed medication regimen
* Has any systemic disease, including cancer, with reduced life expectancy (\<12 months)
* Has a history of psychological illness/condition that interferes with ability to understand or complete requirements of the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

GlaxoSmithKline

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

CTI-1, LLC

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Barry Greenberg, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Locations

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Cardiology Associates

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Mobile Heart Specialists

Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Mayo Clinic Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Scottsdale Cardiovascular Research Institute

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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South West Heart

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Inland Heart Doctors Medical Group

Corona, California, United States

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Rancho Los Amigos USC

Downey, California, United States

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William Bowden, DO Private Practice

Healdsburg, California, United States

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Merced Heart Associates

Merced, California, United States

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Sutter Memorial Hospital

Sacramento, California, United States

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Southern California Cardiology Medical Group, Inc.

San Diego, California, United States

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Medvin Clinical Research

Van Nuys, California, United States

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Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Medical Center of the Rockies Foundation

Loveland, Colorado, United States

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Bay Area Cardiology

Brandon, Florida, United States

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Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants

Clearwater, Florida, United States

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White-Wilson Medical Center, PA

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

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South Florida International Cardiology Consultants, Inc.

Miami, Florida, United States

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Palm Beach Cardiology

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

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Cardiac Disease Specialists, PC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Harbin Clinic

Rome, Georgia, United States

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North Shore Cardiovascular Research Consortium

Bannockburn, Illinois, United States

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Saint Francis Hospital

Evanston, Illinois, United States

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Illinois Heart and Vascular

Hinsdale, Illinois, United States

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HeartCare Midwest

Peoria, Illinois, United States

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Rockford Cardiology Research Foundation

Rockford, Illinois, United States

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Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants

Springfield, Illinois, United States

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The Care Group LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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River Cities Cardiology

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States

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Iowa Heart Center

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Mid-America Cardiology

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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Via Christi Research, Inc.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

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Comprehensive Cardiology Associates

Florence, Kentucky, United States

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Cardiovascular Associates

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Louisville Cardiology Medical Group

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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One Heart, LLC

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Minnesota Heart Clinic

Edina, Minnesota, United States

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Hennepin County Medical Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Regions Hospital Cardiology Research

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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St. Paul Cardiology

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Cardiology Associates Research, LLC

Tupelo, Mississippi, United States

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Rocky Mountain Heart & Lung

Kalispell, Montana, United States

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Diagnostic and Clinical Cardiology

West Orange, New Jersey, United States

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University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Albany Associates in Cardiology

Albany, New York, United States

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Buffalo Heart Group, LLP

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Long Island Heart Associates

Mineola, New York, United States

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New York Cardiovascular Associates

New York, New York, United States

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Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, United States

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South Bay Cardiovascular Associates

West Islip, New York, United States

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University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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LeBauer Cardiovascular Research Foundation

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Sterling Research Group Ltd.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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The Lindner Clinical Trial Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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University Hospital

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Northwest Ohio Cardiology Consultants

Toledo, Ohio, United States

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Oklahoma Cardiovascular Research Group

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Samaritan Cardiology

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

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Blair Medical Associates

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

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Tri-State Medical Group

Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

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Central Bucks Specialists

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Mid State Medical Service

Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Buxmont Cardiology Associates, PC

Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States

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Rhode Island Heart Failure Center

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Charleston Cardiology

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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South Carolina Heart Center

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Heart Specialists

Friendswood, Texas, United States

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Texas Cardiac Center

Lubbock, Texas, United States

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Intermountain Medical Center

Murray, Utah, United States

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Heart Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Winchester Medical Center

Winchester, Virginia, United States

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Luther Midelfort Mayo Health Systems

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Site Status

Green Bay HeartCare

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Effect of metoprolol CR/XL in chronic heart failure: Metoprolol CR/XL Randomised Intervention Trial in Congestive Heart Failure (MERIT-HF). Lancet. 1999 Jun 12;353(9169):2001-7.

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The Cardiac Insufficiency Bisoprolol Study II (CIBIS-II): a randomised trial. Lancet. 1999 Jan 2;353(9146):9-13.

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Packer M, Colucci WS, Sackner-Bernstein JD, Liang CS, Goldscher DA, Freeman I, Kukin ML, Kinhal V, Udelson JE, Klapholz M, Gottlieb SS, Pearle D, Cody RJ, Gregory JJ, Kantrowitz NE, LeJemtel TH, Young ST, Lukas MA, Shusterman NH. Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of carvedilol in patients with moderate to severe heart failure. The PRECISE Trial. Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Carvedilol on Symptoms and Exercise. Circulation. 1996 Dec 1;94(11):2793-9. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.94.11.2793.

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Packer M, Bristow MR, Cohn JN, Colucci WS, Fowler MB, Gilbert EM, Shusterman NH. The effect of carvedilol on morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure. U.S. Carvedilol Heart Failure Study Group. N Engl J Med. 1996 May 23;334(21):1349-55. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199605233342101.

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Bristow MR, Gilbert EM, Abraham WT, Adams KF, Fowler MB, Hershberger RE, Kubo SH, Narahara KA, Ingersoll H, Krueger S, Young S, Shusterman N. Carvedilol produces dose-related improvements in left ventricular function and survival in subjects with chronic heart failure. MOCHA Investigators. Circulation. 1996 Dec 1;94(11):2807-16. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.94.11.2807.

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Dargie HJ. Effect of carvedilol on outcome after myocardial infarction in patients with left-ventricular dysfunction: the CAPRICORN randomised trial. Lancet. 2001 May 5;357(9266):1385-90. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(00)04560-8.

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Greenberg BH, Mehra M, Teerlink JR, Ordronneau P, McCollum D, Gilbert EM. COMPARE: comparison of the effects of carvedilol CR and carvedilol IR on left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with heart failure. Am J Cardiol. 2006 Oct 2;98(7A):53L-59L. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.08.003. Epub 2006 Aug 28.

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Other Identifiers

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104852

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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