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EARLY treatment with Candesartan vs Placebo in asymptomatic GENEtic carriers of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (EARLY-GENE trial)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTIS
Registry ID
CTIS2023-507029-40-00
Acronym
EARLY-GENE
Enrollment
430
Registered
2023-08-25
Start date
2022-05-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Genetic carriers of dilated cardiomyopathy causing variants

Brief summary

Proportion of participants that progress to either a LVEF or LVEDV deterioration of ≥10% with respect to the baseline value at the end of follow-up as measured by MRI

Detailed description

Proportion of participants that progress to a LVEF deterioration of ≥10% compared to baseline value at the end of follow-up as measured by MRI, Proportion of participants that progress to a LVEDV deterioration of ≥10% compared to baseline value at the end of follow-up as measured by MRI., Changes in LVEF measured by MRI (vs baseline), Changes in LVEDV measured by MRI (vs baseline), Proportion of individuals who develop DCM (LVEF<50%), Proportion of participants in each treatment group developing Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Grade 3-4 adverse events (AEs), Adverse Reactions, or AEs of Special Interest (AESIs), Proportion of treatment discontinuations in the candesartan and placebo groups

Interventions

DRUGAtacand 8
DRUGtabletten 8 mg
DRUGCandesartán Kern Pharma 8 mg comprimidos EFG
DRUGCandesartan cilexetil Teva 8 mg
DRUGtabletten
DRUGSame composition than TEST PRODUCT (16 mg candesartan) but with no active substance
DRUGCandesartán Kern Pharma 16 mg comprimidos EFG

Sponsors

Fundacion Para La Investigacion Biomedica Del Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro Majadahonda
Lead SponsorOTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 64 Years

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of participants that progress to either a LVEF or LVEDV deterioration of ≥10% with respect to the baseline value at the end of follow-up as measured by MRI

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of participants that progress to a LVEF deterioration of ≥10% compared to baseline value at the end of follow-up as measured by MRI, Proportion of participants that progress to a LVEDV deterioration of ≥10% compared to baseline value at the end of follow-up as measured by MRI., Changes in LVEF measured by MRI (vs baseline), Changes in LVEDV measured by MRI (vs baseline), Proportion of individuals who develop DCM (LVEF<50%), Proportion of participants in each treatment group developing Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Grade 3-4 adverse events (AEs), Adverse Reactions, or AEs of Special Interest (AESIs), Proportion of treatment discontinuations in the candesartan and placebo groups

Countries

Netherlands, Spain

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTIS · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026