Clinical Trial

Comparative Assessment of Efficacy & Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan Versus Ramipril in Patients With Renal Dysfunction Hospitalized With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Study acronym: CAESAR
Completed Phase 2/3
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Summary
Sacubitril/valsartan is an established medication for heart failure. However, data still lags in its use in heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease. Sacubitril/valsartan is manufacturer-labeled for use in patients with eGFR \< 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 at an initial dose of 24/26mg twice daily. However, to the best of our knowledge, the concept of sacubitril/valsartan or ACEi in patients with chronic kidney disease \& presenting with decompensated heart failure has not yet been explored fully.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07023016
Lead Sponsor National Heart Institute, Egypt
Collaborators: Cairo University
Conditions Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Enrollment 515 participants
Start Date 2023-11-01
Primary Completion 2025-02-28 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-02-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-13