Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Ademetionine treatment for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Official title: Safety and Efficacy of Ademetionine in Patients With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled, Phase 2 Study

Run by China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases · NCT07367724 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether taking ademetionine can improve exercise capacity, symptoms, heart structure and quality of life in adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorChina National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Government
Locations3 sites (Beijing and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT07367724 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with a clinical diagnosis of obstructive HCM, LVEF ≥50%, resting or provoked LVOT gradient ≥30 mmHg, NYHA class II–III, able to perform CPET, and on a stable dose of allowed heart-rate–controlling medications are the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

Patients with known severe hypersensitivity to ademetionine components, certain psychiatric disorders or taking contraindicated antidepressants, those unable to perform exercise testing, or with reduced LVEF are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from this protocol.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial enrolling adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Participants who meet entry criteria will be randomly assigned to receive ademetionine or placebo and followed every 4 weeks for 16 weeks. Key measurements include cardiopulmonary exercise testing, assessment of heart failure symptoms (NYHA), imaging of cardiac structure and function, quality-of-life questionnaires, and safety/tolerability monitoring. Concomitant stable beta-blocker or non-dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker therapy is allowed, and prior myosin inhibitor use must be discontinued per protocol before randomization.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, ademetionine could reduce outflow obstruction and improve exercise tolerance, symptoms, cardiac function, and quality of life for people with obstructive HCM.

How similar studies have gone: Using ademetionine for obstructive HCM is a novel approach and there is limited prior evidence supporting its benefit in this specific condition.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Meet the diagnostic criteria for HCM.
* Age ≥ 18 years at screening.
* LVEF ≥ 50% at screening.
* Echocardiography demonstrates a resting or provoked LVOTG ≥ 30 mmHg at screening.
* NYHA Functional Class II-III at screening.
* Able to perform CPET.
* Patients receiving treatment with β-blockers or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers should have been on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to randomization and are expected to maintain the same medication during the trial. Who have previously received cardiac myosin inhibitors (e.g., Mavacamten) must discontinue the treatment for at least 8 weeks prior to randomization.
* Willing and able to sign the informed consent form and comply with all scheduled study visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of severe hypersensitivity to any component of Ademetionine 1,4-Butanedisulfonate Enteric-coated Tablets.
* History of psychiatric disorders, or current use of antidepressants such as clomipramine.
* Planned for any surgical (including septal reduction therapy) or interventional procedure during the trial period.
* Planned use of cardiac myosin inhibitors (e.g., Mavacamten) during the trial period.
* Currently pregnant or planning pregnancy.
* Currently participation in another drug or device clinical trial.
* History of any other disease with a life expectancy of less than 1 year.

Where it's running

  • Fuwai Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting
  • Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
    Xinjiang, China
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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