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NCT Number: NCT07120776

Positron Emission Tomography to Assess the Effect of Camzyos on Ischaemia in HOCM: PEACH Trial

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a heritable heart condition that leads to the thickening of the heart muscle and causes obstruction of blood flow, impeding it's ejection from the heart (LVOT obstruction). Often individuals with HOCM suffer from chest pain and shortness of breath due to lack of oxygen supply (ischaemia) to the heart muscle in the absence of blockages in the coronary arteries.

Despite proven advances in treatment of LVOT obstruction with the novel medication Camzyos (Mavacamten), there is a limited understanding of its effect on myocardial ischaemia.

This study, called the PEACH Trial, is designed to assess whether Camzyos also improves blood supply (perfusion) to the heart muscle in patients with HOCM. A specialised imaging technique called Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET-CT), using Rubidium-82 will be used to evaluate blood flow to the heart muscle before and after treatment. Camzyos is part of participants' regular clinical treatment and is not being supplied, administered, or influenced by the study in any way.

Participants with HOCM who are starting treatment with Camzyos as part of their clinical care will undergo a baseline PET-CT scan (if not already done), and a second scan after 12 months. The follow-up scan is done solely for research purposes. The scans will allow researchers to evaluate whether the medication improves myocardial perfusion in addition to relieving outflow obstruction.

The study is sponsored by the University of Manchester and funded by Bristol Myers Squibb. It will involve up to 75 participants recruited at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The findings could help improve understanding of how Camzyos works and support personalised treatment approaches in HOCM.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular Aortic Valve Disease Aortic Valve Stenosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiomyopathies Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiovascular Diseases Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Disease Heart Diseases Heart Valve Diseases Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Myocardial Ischaemia Myocardial Ischemia Vascular Diseases Ventricular Outflow Obstruction Ventricular Outflow Obstruction, Left

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Tamara Naneishvili, MBBS, MRCP(UK)

CONTACT

[email protected]

+447413060202

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Written informed consent.
  • Aged 18 and over.
  • Confirmed diagnosis of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) based on diagnostic criteria, such as unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy with a maximal wall thickness ≥15 mm in the absence of uncontrolled hypertension, valvular heart disease, or HCM phenocopies such as amyloidosis and storage disorders, and presence of either a resting or provoked peak left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient ≥30 mmHg.
  • Symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischaemia (chest pain, shortness of breath on exertion) with a clinical indication for Rb-PET.
  • Eligible for Mavacamten treatment according to standard clinical guidelines. [see: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta913/chapter/1-Recommendations]. Mavacamten is part of participants' regular clinical treatment and is not being supplied, administered, or influenced by the study in any way.
  • PET-CT performed for clinical reasons at any time in the preceding 18 months if reported as abnormal.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (epicardial coronary stenosis >50%, assessed by either invasive coronary angiography or computed tomography angiography (CTCA). Patients will undergo the initial PET study as part of their routine clinical care. If evidence of ischaemia is identified, the standard next step would involve either CT coronary angiography or, in some cases, invasive angiography to guide further clinical management. If the angiography reveals a clear lesion responsible for the ischaemia identified on PET, the patient will not be eligible for inclusion in the study and will not be approached. Conversely, if the angiography does not identify a definitive cause for the ischaemia, it will be presumed to be of microvascular origin. In such cases, the patient becomes eligible for the study and will be approached to discuss participation and provide consent at this stage. It is important to emphasize that any angiographic procedure occurs prior to consent and as part of routine clinical care. No angiographic investigations are planned or conducted as part of the study protocol. Data from the clinical angiogram will not be included in the study, except to note a 'positive angiogram' as a reason for patient exclusion.
  • Contraindications to Mavacamten, including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 55%, hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the drug.
  • Contraindication to Rubidium PET-CT, including:
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Severe claustrophobia.
  • Morbid obesity when the patient dimensions are beyond the scanning chamber capacity.
  • Any medical condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator, may place the patient at higher risk from his/her participation in the study, or is likely to prevent the patient from complying with the requirements of the study or completing the study.

Treatment and study plan

Camzyos (Mavacamten)

Drug

Camzyos (Mavacamten), a selective cardiac myosin inhibitor prescribed as part of routine care in patients with symptomatic HOCM. The study evaluates its effect on myocardial perfusion over a 12-month period using PET-CT imaging.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Myocardial Ischaemia:

    Time frame: 12 months

    This will be assessed using Rubidium PET-CT. Looking at change in parameters such as global myocardial blood flow reserve (GMBFR)

  2. Change in Myocardial Ischaemia:

    Time frame: 12 months

    This will be assessed using Rubidium PET-CT. Looking at change in parameters such as global myocardial stress flow (GMSF).

  3. Change in Myocardial Ischaemia:

    Time frame: 12 months

    This will be assessed using Rubidium PET-CT. Looking at change in parameters such as coronary flow capacity (CFC).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patient-Reported Symptoms

    Time frame: 12 months

    Secondary outcomes:

    • Patient-Reported Symptoms:
    • Angina and Shortness of Breath: Changes in the frequency and severity of angina episodes and shortness of breath will be documented using validated the Seattle Angina Questionnaire- 7 (SAQ).

    Seattle Angina Questionnaire-7 (SAQ-7, 2014 version):

    The SAQ-7 is a validated, patient-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of angina on health status. It consists of 7 items covering 3 domains: Physical Limitation, Angina Frequency, and Quality of Life. Each domain is scored on a 0-100 scale, where higher scores indicate better health status (less angina, fewer physical limitations, and improved quality of life). Scores are transformed according to published scoring algorithms. The SAQ-7 Summary Score is the mean of the 3 domain scores.

    Minimum score: 0 (worst possible angina-related health status) Maximum score: 100 (no angina, no limitation, best possible quality of life)

  2. Patient-Reported Symptoms

    Time frame: 12 months

    Secondary outcomes:

    • Patient-Reported Symptoms:
    • Angina and Shortness of Breath: Changes in the frequency and severity of angina episodes and shortness of breath will be documented using validated the the HCM Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (HCMSQ-SoB) (also used in the EXPLORER-HCM trial)
    • The HCMSQ total score is as the equally weighted sum of the three domain scores, i.e., the sum of the SoB domain score divided by four (items), the tiredness domain score (a single item), and the CV symptom domain score divided by three (items), if all three domain scores are calculated; otherwise, the HCMSQ total score is missing. The potential range of scores is 0-12.5, with lower scores indicating a lower presence of symptoms overall/better health.

  3. Patient-Reported Symptoms

    Time frame: 12 months

    Secondary outcomes:

    NYHA Functional Class: Improvement in NYHA functional class will be evaluated to assess changes in functional capacity and symptom severity.

    New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification - Ordinal scale ranging from Class I (no symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity) to Class IV (severe limitations; symptoms present even at rest). Lower classes indicate better functional status, and improvement is reflected by a decrease in NYHA class from baseline.

  4. Subgroup Analyses

    Time frame: 12 months

    Differences in Efficacy Based on Patient Subgroups:

    • Subgroup Analyses: The study will investigate differences in the impact of Mavacamten on myocardial ischemia and symptoms based on:

    o Age years (younger vs. older patients)

  5. Subgroup Analyses

    Time frame: 12 months

    Differences in Efficacy Based on Patient Subgroups:

    • Subgroup Analyses: The study will investigate differences in the impact of Mavacamten on myocardial ischemia and symptoms based on:

    o Sex (male vs. female)

  6. Subgroup Analyses

    Time frame: 12 months

    Differences in Efficacy Based on Patient Subgroups:

    • Subgroup Analyses: The study will investigate differences in the impact of Mavacamten on myocardial ischemia and symptoms based on:

    o Genetic Status (gene-positive vs. gene-negative vs VUS)

  7. Subgroup Analyses

    Time frame: 12 months

    Differences in Efficacy Based on Patient Subgroups:

    • Subgroup Analyses: The study will investigate differences in the impact of Mavacamten on myocardial ischemia and symptoms based on:

    o Baseline LVOT Gradient Levels (mmHg) (higher vs. lower LVOT gradients)

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Tamara Naneishvili, MBBS, MRCP (UK)

CONTACT

[email protected]

+447413060202

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Manchester

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Registry information

Official study title

Positron Emission Tomography to Assess the Effect of Camzyos on Ischaemia in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: The PEACH Trial

Acronym: PEACH

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
Aug 13, 2025
Registry last updated
May 22, 2026

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