Study Comparing Effect On Carotid Atherosclerosis Following Conversion From Tacrolimus To Sirolimus Post-Transplant In Kidney Transplant Patients

NCT ID: NCT00311311

Last Updated: 2013-09-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

72 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-04-30

Study Completion Date

2012-01-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether immunosuppression by tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone compared to conversion to sirolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone affect the progression of atherosclerosis in renal transplant recipients.

Detailed Description

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A decision to terminate the study was taken in November 2011 and a communication to that effect sent to all participating sites on November 18. All sites were asked to have patients returned to the sites and have all end of study procedures performed by Dec 31, 2011.

The decision to terminate this study was made following the conduct of an interim analysis which demonstrated that the study did not reach its primary endpoint. The termination of this study was not driven by any safety concerns and had no impact on subject safety and well-being.

Conditions

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Atherosclerosis Kidney Failure

Keywords

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Kidney transplant Renal transplant Immunosuppression Atherosclerosis Graft Rejection

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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1

Tacrolimus + MMF + Steroids

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

tacrolimus

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol TAC should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation as per local standard of care and tapered to a target trough level of 3-10 ng/mL by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. The target trough level of TAC will be maintained at 3-10 ng/mL through to the end of the study.

mycophenolate mofetil

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol MMF or MPS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum oral dose of MMF ≥ 500 mg/day or MPS ≥ 360 mg/day by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. At the discretion of the investigator, MMF may be changed to MPS, or MPS may be changed to MMF. MMF is to be continued at ≥ 500 mg/day dose or MPS is to be continued at ≥ 360 mg/day dose through to the end of study.

prednisone

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol CCS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum of 5 mg/day of prednisone orally or the alternate day equivalent by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplant. Continue administration of prednisone as per local standard of care to a minimum dose of 2.5 mg/day or alternate day equivalent dose to the end of the study. Withdrawal of CCS is prohibited.

2

Tacrolimus + MMF + Steroids with conversion from Tacrolimus to Sirolimus at 3-4 months post-transplant

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

sirolimus

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol.

On study Day 1 Conversion, the daily dose of TAC will not be taken, and SRL is initiated as a single 5-10 mg loading dose, followed by 3 mg/day on subsequent days, adjusted to maintain a SRL target trough level of 8-15 ng/mL through to month 24 post-transplant, then 5-12 ng/mL to the end of month 36 post-transplant.

tacrolimus

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol TAC should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation as per local standard of care and tapered to a target trough level of 3-10 ng/mL by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. Reintroduction of TAC or introduction of CsA is not permitted in the SRL Therapy group.

mycophenolate mofetil

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol MMF or MPS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum oral dose of MMF ≥ 500 mg/day or MPS ≥ 360 mg/day by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. At the discretion of the investigator, MMF may be changed to MPS, or MPS may be changed to MMF. MMF is to be continued at ≥ 500 mg/day dose or MPS is to be continued at ≥ 360 mg/day dose through to the end of study.

prednisone

Intervention Type DRUG

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol CCS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum of 5 mg/day of prednisone orally or the alternate day equivalent by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplant. Continue administration of prednisone as per local standard of care to a minimum dose of 2.5 mg/day or alternate day equivalent dose to the end of the study. Withdrawal of CCS is prohibited.

Interventions

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tacrolimus

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol TAC should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation as per local standard of care and tapered to a target trough level of 3-10 ng/mL by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. The target trough level of TAC will be maintained at 3-10 ng/mL through to the end of the study.

Intervention Type DRUG

mycophenolate mofetil

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol MMF or MPS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum oral dose of MMF ≥ 500 mg/day or MPS ≥ 360 mg/day by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. At the discretion of the investigator, MMF may be changed to MPS, or MPS may be changed to MMF. MMF is to be continued at ≥ 500 mg/day dose or MPS is to be continued at ≥ 360 mg/day dose through to the end of study.

Intervention Type DRUG

prednisone

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol CCS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum of 5 mg/day of prednisone orally or the alternate day equivalent by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplant. Continue administration of prednisone as per local standard of care to a minimum dose of 2.5 mg/day or alternate day equivalent dose to the end of the study. Withdrawal of CCS is prohibited.

Intervention Type DRUG

sirolimus

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol.

On study Day 1 Conversion, the daily dose of TAC will not be taken, and SRL is initiated as a single 5-10 mg loading dose, followed by 3 mg/day on subsequent days, adjusted to maintain a SRL target trough level of 8-15 ng/mL through to month 24 post-transplant, then 5-12 ng/mL to the end of month 36 post-transplant.

Intervention Type DRUG

tacrolimus

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol TAC should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation as per local standard of care and tapered to a target trough level of 3-10 ng/mL by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. Reintroduction of TAC or introduction of CsA is not permitted in the SRL Therapy group.

Intervention Type DRUG

mycophenolate mofetil

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol MMF or MPS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum oral dose of MMF ≥ 500 mg/day or MPS ≥ 360 mg/day by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplantation. At the discretion of the investigator, MMF may be changed to MPS, or MPS may be changed to MMF. MMF is to be continued at ≥ 500 mg/day dose or MPS is to be continued at ≥ 360 mg/day dose through to the end of study.

Intervention Type DRUG

prednisone

The daily dosage and formulation for each study treatment will be chosen by the investigator as medically appropriate for each individual subject, in order to achieve the target levels specified in the protocol CCS should be initiated within 24 hours before or after transplantation or within 14 days of transplantation per local standard of care and tapered to a minimum of 5 mg/day of prednisone orally or the alternate day equivalent by the Pre-Conversion visit at month 3-4 post-transplant. Continue administration of prednisone as per local standard of care to a minimum dose of 2.5 mg/day or alternate day equivalent dose to the end of the study. Withdrawal of CCS is prohibited.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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CNI MMF, MPS CCS CNI MMF, MPS CCS

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

At least one of the following characteristics:

* History of dialysis for at least 3 years.
* History of diabetes for at least 5 years.
* Hypertension or ischemic nephropathy as a cause of the end stage renal disease or loss of the first transplant.
* History of coronary artery disease, stroke, myocardial infarction, or amputation for vascular disease.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of malignancy within the last 5 years (except adequately treated skin cancer).
* Recipients of non-renal organ transplant.
* Active gastrointestinal disease that may interfere with drug absorption.
* Active HIV, hepatitis B or C infection.
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pfizer

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Pfizer CT.gov Call Center

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Pfizer

Locations

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Rochester, New York, United States

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

London, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Pfizer Investigational Site

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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United States Canada

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Other Identifiers

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0468H1-319

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id