A Multi-Centre Double-Blind Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Anticoagulation in Systemic Sclerosis-Related Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension [ 2014 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Mandana Nikpour (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Prior ,  A/Pr Peter Nash ,  A/Pr Susanna Proudman ,  Dr Jane Zochling , 
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Brief description Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that shortens life span by over 30 years. The main cause of death is pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition of increased pressure in the lung vessels. Even in the era of 'advanced' PAH therapy, only 50% of patients are alive beyond 5 years. Formation of clots in the small blood vessels of the lung plays a major role in the development of PAH. In this clinical trial we aim to determine whether anticoagulation (treatment to prevent clotting) improves survival in scleroderma PAH.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,190,521.83

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant