261 Participants Needed

TIVUS Renal Denervation for High Blood Pressure

(THRIVE Trial)

Recruiting at 14 trial locations
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Overseen ByJason G Jones, MS, CCRP RAC
Stay on Your Current MedsYou can continue your current medications while participating
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The primary objective of the THRIVE Pivotal study is to demonstrate the adjunctive effectiveness and the safety of the TIVUS system in:1. subjects with hypertension (HTN) receiving up to 2 anti-hypertensive drugs of different classes in whom the anti-hypertensive medications will be stopped for a 4-week wash-out period before RDN/Sham procedure and during 2 months after procedure.2. subjects with controlled hypertension receiving up to 2 anti-hypertensive drugs of different classes and who accept to be off-medications for a 4-week wash-out period before RDN/Sham procedure and 2 months after the procedure

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

Yes, participants will need to stop taking their anti-hypertensive medications for a 4-week period before the procedure and remain off them for 2 months after the procedure.

Is the TIVUS Renal Denervation System safe for humans?

Renal denervation, including systems like TIVUS, has been studied for safety in treating high blood pressure, and research suggests it is generally safe, though its effectiveness varies. Some studies have shown it does not cause significant harm to the renal arteries, but results on its benefits compared to standard treatments are mixed.12345

How does the TIVUS Renal Denervation treatment for high blood pressure differ from other treatments?

TIVUS Renal Denervation is a unique treatment for high blood pressure that involves a procedure called renal denervation, which targets the nerves in the kidneys using a catheter-based system. Unlike traditional medications, this treatment uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerve activity, potentially reducing blood pressure in patients who do not respond well to standard drug therapies.26789

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Ajay Kirtane, MD

Principal Investigator

Columbia University

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Michel Azizi, MD

Principal Investigator

George Pompidou Hospital

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Felix Mahfoud, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Basel

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults aged 22-75 with hypertension, who are on up to two blood pressure medications and willing to stop these meds for a washout period before and after the procedure. They must have controlled BP (<140/90 mmHg), be able to follow study procedures, undergo conscious sedation, and have suitable renal anatomy.

Inclusion Criteria

I have signed and understand the consent form.
I am between 22 and 75 years old.
I have a documented history of high blood pressure.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Wash-out

Participants undergo a 4-week wash-out period off antihypertensive medications before the RDN/Sham procedure

4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive either the TIVUS™ Renal Denervation System treatment or a sham procedure

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Post-procedure Monitoring

Participants are monitored off antihypertensive medications for 2 months post-procedure

2 months

Medication Reintroduction

Participants with uncontrolled hypertension are put back on antihypertensive medication according to a medication escalation protocol

4 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with unblinding at 6 months and potential cross-over for sham subjects

6 months

Long-term Follow-up

All subjects treated with TIVUS are followed for a maximum of 36 months post-procedure

36 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • TIVUS™ Renal Denervation System
Trial Overview The THRIVE study tests the TIVUS Renal Denervation System against a sham (fake) procedure in lowering blood pressure. Participants will stop taking their usual hypertension drugs during the trial to see if this new system can effectively reduce their blood pressure without medication.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: TIVUS™ Renal Denervation SystemExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Following angiogram, subjects found anatomically eligible and randomized to the renal denervation arm will be treated with the TIVUS™ Renal Denervation System.
Group II: ShamPlacebo Group1 Intervention
For those subjects randomized to the sham control, the angiogram will serve as the sham procedure.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

SoniVie Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
6
Recruited
540+

NAMSA

Collaborator

Trials
55
Recruited
21,500+

European Cardiovascular Research Center

Collaborator

Trials
38
Recruited
48,500+

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a study of 46 patients with drug-resistant hypertension, the multi-electrode ablation system for renal denervation led to significant reductions in blood pressure over 24 months, with office BP decreasing by an average of -29/-13 mmHg.
The procedure was found to be safe, with no new serious device or procedure-related adverse events reported, indicating that renal denervation can be a reliable treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat hypertension.
Catheter-based renal denervation for resistant hypertension: Twenty-four month results of the EnligHTN I first-in-human study using a multi-electrode ablation system.Tsioufis, CP., Papademetriou, V., Dimitriadis, KS., et al.[2022]
Early trials of renal denervation showed significant reductions in blood pressure, suggesting a potential benefit for treating hypertension.
However, later studies comparing renal denervation to sham procedures yielded neutral results, indicating that current evidence is insufficient to establish it as a standard clinical therapy for hypertension.
The rise, fall, and possible resurrection of renal denervation.Gulati, R., Raphael, CE., Negoita, M., et al.[2018]
The Vessix Renal Denervation System significantly reduced office blood pressure by an average of 24.7 mmHg and ambulatory blood pressure by 8.4 mmHg after six months in patients with resistant hypertension, demonstrating its efficacy.
The procedure showed a favorable safety profile, with no serious renal artery injuries or significant changes in renal function, as indicated by stable eGFR levels, although one case of renal artery stenosis required stenting.
Renal denervation with a percutaneous bipolar radiofrequency balloon catheter in patients with resistant hypertension: 6-month results from the REDUCE-HTN clinical study.Sievert, H., Schofer, J., Ormiston, J., et al.[2022]

Citations

Catheter-based renal denervation for resistant hypertension: Twenty-four month results of the EnligHTN I first-in-human study using a multi-electrode ablation system. [2022]
The rise, fall, and possible resurrection of renal denervation. [2018]
Renal denervation with a percutaneous bipolar radiofrequency balloon catheter in patients with resistant hypertension: 6-month results from the REDUCE-HTN clinical study. [2022]
Current Status of Renal Denervation in Hypertension. [2018]
Review and meta-analysis of renal artery damage following percutaneous renal denervation with radiofrequency renal artery ablation. [2021]
An Open-label, Single-arm, Multicenter Feasibility Study Evaluating the Safety of Catheter-based Renal Denervation with DENEX™ in Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension on Standard Medical Therapy. [2021]
Safety and performance of the second generation EnligHTN™ Renal Denervation System in patients with drug-resistant, uncontrolled hypertension. [2022]
Italian Society of Arterial Hypertension (SIIA) Position Paper on the Role of Renal Denervation in the Management of the Difficult-to-Treat Hypertensive Patient. [2020]
Favorable effect of renal denervation on elevated renal vascular resistance in patients with resistant hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. [2023]
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