Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety of Everolimus in Combination With Cyclosporine Microemulsion Versus Everolimus in Combination With Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS), in Adult Renal Transplant Patients in Maintenance. (NCT NCT00425308)

NCT ID: NCT00425308

Last Updated: 2017-03-30

Results Overview

Primary efficacy endpoint: between treatment analysis of change in iohexol plasmatic clearance (mL/min) from baseline to Month 12 (M12)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

30 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From Baseline to Month 12

Results posted on

2017-03-30

Participant Flow

This is a prospective, national, multicenter, randomized, open label study, 12 months duration. Ten centers have been included with a study start October 2006 and end date May 2009.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cyclosporine
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Overall Study
STARTED
15
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
11
14
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Cyclosporine
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
0
Overall Study
Death
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety of Everolimus in Combination With Cyclosporine Microemulsion Versus Everolimus in Combination With Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS), in Adult Renal Transplant Patients in Maintenance.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Total
n=30 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
62.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.46 • n=5 Participants
58.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.55 • n=7 Participants
60.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.60 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 12

Population: Intent to Treat (ITT) Population: all patients with a baseline value

Primary efficacy endpoint: between treatment analysis of change in iohexol plasmatic clearance (mL/min) from baseline to Month 12 (M12)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=13 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=14 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Change in Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimated by Iohexol Plasma Clearance 12 Months After Randomization Between the 2 Groups of Patients.
-4.07 (mL/min)
Standard Error 5.03
10.30 (mL/min)
Standard Error 4.84

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 12

Population: Intent to Treat (ITT) Population: completed patients

Primary efficacy endpoint: between treatment analysis of change in iohexol plasmatic clearance (mL/min) from baseline to Month 12 (M12)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=8 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=13 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Change in the Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimated by Iohexol Plasma Clearance 12 Months After Randomization Between the 2 Groups of Patients Who Completed Trial
1.46 (mL/min)
Standard Error 6.60
12.00 (mL/min)
Standard Error 5.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 3, 6, and 12

Population: Intent to Treat Population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=13 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=14 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Serum Creatinine at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Baseline [N = 13; N = 14]
161.7 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 60.78
153.2 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 47.46
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Serum Creatinine at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 3 [N = 12; N = 14]
156.6 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 51.41
138.9 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 40.85
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Serum Creatinine at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 6 [N = 12; N = 13]
170.8 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 59.36
139.8 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 42.81
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Serum Creatinine at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 12 [N = 13; N = 14]
227.7 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 144.0
130.4 µmol/L
Standard Deviation 40.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 and 12

Population: Intent to Treat Population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=13 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=14 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Number of Participants With Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) at Month 6 and Month 12.
Yes: treatment failure Month 6
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) at Month 6 and Month 12.
No: treatment failure Month 6
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) at Month 6 and Month 12.
Yes: treatment failure Month 12
1 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) at Month 6 and Month 12.
No: treatment failure Month 12
12 participants
14 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 12

Population: Intent to Treat (ITT) Population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=13 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=14 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Number of Participants With Treatment Failures Assessed by Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR), Graft Loss/Re-transplantation, Death or Lost to Follow-up at Month 12.
BPAR 12 months
1 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Treatment Failures Assessed by Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR), Graft Loss/Re-transplantation, Death or Lost to Follow-up at Month 12.
Graft Loss 12 months
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Treatment Failures Assessed by Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR), Graft Loss/Re-transplantation, Death or Lost to Follow-up at Month 12.
Death 12 months
1 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Treatment Failures Assessed by Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR), Graft Loss/Re-transplantation, Death or Lost to Follow-up at Month 12.
Lost to Follow-up 12 months
0 participants
0 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 3, 6, and 12

Population: Intent to Treat Population

Change in creatinine clearance, Nankivell formula (mL/min/1.73m²) from baseline to M12

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=13 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=14 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Creatinine Clearance at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Baseline [N = 12; N = 13]
56.3 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 20.07
60.3 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 18.49
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Creatinine Clearance at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 3 [N = 10; N = 14]
57.3 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 19.49
67.1 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 19.24
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Creatinine Clearance at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 6 [N = 10; N = 12]
50.3 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 15.98
68.1 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 18.25
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Creatinine Clearance at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 12 [N = 7; N = 11]
48.7 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 24.70
70.1 mL/min/1.73m²
Standard Deviation 18.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 3, 6, and 12

Population: Intent to Treat Population

Change in proteinuria (g/24h) from baseline to M12

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=13 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=14 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Proteinuria at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Baseline [N = 9; N = 10]
0.44 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.447
0.47 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.390
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Proteinuria at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 3 [N = 9; N = 8]
0.53 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.248
0.24 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.267
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Proteinuria at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 6 [N = 6; N = 5]
0.44 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.335
0.33 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.262
Change in Renal Function Assessed by Proteinuria at Month 3, Month 6 and Month 12
Month 12 [N = 7; N = 10]
0.48 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.537
0.75 g/24h
Standard Deviation 0.732

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12

Population: Safety population

Blood chemistry - fasting glycemia (mmol/L)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Glucose.
Baseline [N = 15; N = 15]
5.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.97
5.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.47
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Glucose.
Month 1 [N = 15; N = 15]
5.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.90
5.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.95
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Glucose.
Month 3 [N = 14; N = 15]
5.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.26
5.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.26
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Glucose.
Month 6 [N = 14; N = 14]
5.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.15
5.1 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.06
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Glucose.
Month 9 [N = 12; N = 13]
5.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.04
5.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.60
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Glucose.
Month 12 [N = 14; N = 13]
4.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.94
5.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12

Population: Safety population

Blood chemistry - total cholesterol (mmol/L)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Total Cholesterol.
Baseline [N = 13; N = 14]
5.7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.42
6.0 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.26
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Total Cholesterol.
Month 1 [N = 11; N = 14]
5.0 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.20
5.7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.76
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Total Cholesterol.
Month 3 [N = 13; N = 14]
5.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.77
5.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.43
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Total Cholesterol.
Month 6 [N = 12; N = 12]
5.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.60
5.7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.78
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Total Cholesterol.
Month 9 [N = 9; N = 12]
5.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.49
5.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.31
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Total Cholesterol.
Month 12 [N = 12; N = 11]
5.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.61
5.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 3, 6, and 12

Population: Safety population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Baseline LDL [N = 10; N = 14]
3.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.89
3.1 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.84
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Baseline HDL [N = 10; N = 14]
1.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.54
1.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.51
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Month 3 LDL [N = 12; N = 14]
3.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.89
3.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.97
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Month 3 HDL [N = 12; N = 13]
1.7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.75
1.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.37
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Month 6 LDL [N = 12; N = 12]
3.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.15
3.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.48
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Month 6 HDL [N = 12; N = 12]
1.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.47
1.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.50
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Month 12 LDL [N = 10; N = 11]
3.0 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.84
3.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.65
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
Month 12 HDL [N = 10; N = 11]
1.7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.74
1.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12

Population: Safety population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Triglycerides.
Baseline [N = 11; N = 14]
2.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.43
1.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.93
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Triglycerides.
Month 1 [N = 10; N = 14]
2.1 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.16
2.0 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.81
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Triglycerides.
Month 3 [N = 13; N = 14]
2.0 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.78
2.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.78
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Triglycerides.
Month 6 [N = 12; N = 12]
1.9 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.51
2.1 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.68
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Triglycerides.
Month 9 [N = 10; N = 12]
1.9 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.77
2.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.94
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting Triglycerides.
Month 12 [N = 12; N = 11]
2.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.05
2.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.95

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline to Month 3, 6, and 12

Population: Safety population

Blood chemistry - C-reactive Protein (CRP) (mg/L)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 Participants
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 Participants
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Baseline [N = 13; N = 14]
11.4 mg/L
Standard Deviation 17.83
3.0 mg/L
Standard Deviation 2.45
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Month 3 [N = 11; N = 11]
6.3 mg/L
Standard Deviation 4.88
10.3 mg/L
Standard Deviation 16.27
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Month 6 [N = 11; N = 9]
8.0 mg/L
Standard Deviation 8.24
5.6 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.75
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Based on Fasting C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Month 12 [N = 14; N = 12]
34.2 mg/L
Standard Deviation 62.92
12.6 mg/L
Standard Deviation 27.23

Adverse Events

Cyclosporine

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 participants at risk
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 participants at risk
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.00%
0/15
13.3%
2/15
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphadenopathy
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Cardiac disorders
Cardio-respiratory arrest
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Acute vestibular syndrome
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
General disorders
Chills
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
General disorders
Pyrexia
0.00%
0/15
13.3%
2/15
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis acute
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Immune system disorders
Kidney transplant rejection
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Gangrene
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Herpes zoster ophthalmic
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Liver abscess
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Localised infection
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Pyelonephritis
6.7%
1/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Pyelonephritis acute
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
13.3%
2/15
0.00%
0/15
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound evisceration
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wrist fracture
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
0.00%
0/15
13.3%
2/15
Investigations
C-reactive protein increased
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Investigations
Prostatic specific antigen increased
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes mellitus
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Fluid retention
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Neuroendocrine carcinoma
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Obstructive uropathy
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Pollakiuria
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Ureteric obstruction
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatitis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute pulmonary oedema
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Interstitial lung disease
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Surgical and medical procedures
Cholecystectomy
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Vascular disorders
Orthostatic hypotension
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Cyclosporine
n=15 participants at risk
Control Arm: Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 1, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 3 and 8 ng/ml plus Cyclosporine in which Group 1 dose adjusted to reach, assessment of Cyclosporine dosage and blood concentration (C2), between 200 and 450 ng/ml plus steroids
Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS)
n=15 participants at risk
Everolimus dose has been adjusted to reach in Group 2, assessment of everolimus dose/trough level (C0), between 6 and 10 ng/ml plus Enteric-Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) 720 mg/d (360mg the morning and 360 mg the evening) plus steroids
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
20.0%
3/15
13.3%
2/15
Endocrine disorders
Hyperparathyroidism
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Endocrine disorders
Hyperthyroidism
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Aphthous stomatitis
0.00%
0/15
33.3%
5/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
13.3%
2/15
6.7%
1/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Enteritis
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gingival hypertrophy
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
General disorders
Asthenia
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
General disorders
Chest pain
6.7%
1/15
6.7%
1/15
General disorders
Oedema
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
26.7%
4/15
26.7%
4/15
General disorders
Pyrexia
6.7%
1/15
6.7%
1/15
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholestasis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cytolytic hepatitis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Alveolar osteitis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
13.3%
2/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Ear infection
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Influenza
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Nasal abscess
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Renal cyst infection
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
20.0%
3/15
0.00%
0/15
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Chronic allograft nephropathy
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Therapeutic agent toxicity
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
6.7%
1/15
6.7%
1/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dyslipidaemia
20.0%
3/15
13.3%
2/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperlipidaemia
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Iron deficiency
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Vitamin D deficiency
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rhabdomyolysis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Skin papilloma
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Nervous system disorders
Cerebral venous thrombosis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Microalbuminuria
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephropathy toxic
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
20.0%
3/15
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
13.3%
2/15
0.00%
0/15
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Erectile dysfunction
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Lung disorder
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Eczema
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Prurigo
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin lesion
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
20.0%
3/15
0.00%
0/15
Vascular disorders
Subclavian artery stenosis
6.7%
1/15
0.00%
0/15

Additional Information

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