The Study of Apelin-APJ System on Pulmonary Hypertension Patients and Healthy Subjects

Summary

The purpose of this study is to * Determine blood peptide levels and investigate any tissue gradients of apelin in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and healthy volunteers. * Evaluate the effect of exogenous apelin infusion on exercise performance in healthy volunteers and patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Timeline

Start

2012-03

Primary completion

2014-09

Completion

2014-09

Drugs

Indications