Heart Failure, Congestive
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if eplerenone is effective in the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Current symptoms consistent with mild to moderate heart failure (NYHA functional class II and III) * LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) of \<35% by equilibrium-gated RVG at screening * Therapy with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and beta-blocker (BB) (unless documented intolerance) for at least 3 months duration and at dose that has not been adjusted within the previous 4 weeks
Exclusion criteria
* Current decompensated heart failure or heart failure hospitalization or severe heart failure (NYHA functional class IV) within 6 months of screening * Use of eplerenone or spironolactone within 30 days of randomization or for more than 7 days within the previous 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference between eplerenone and placebo in change from baseline in LV end diastolic volume index (EDVi) determined by equilibrium-gated radionuclide ventriculography (RVG) | — |
Countries
United States