Assessment of the Treatment of Severely Burned With Anabolic Agents on Clinical Outcomes, Recovery and Rehabilitation

NCT ID: NCT00675714

Last Updated: 2019-11-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Total Enrollment

1126 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2004-01-31

Study Completion Date

2019-07-15

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the program is to study and characterize the outcome of burn injury with particular attention to improving the rehabilitation of burn survivors, including children. Various agents are assessed for effectiveness on long term burn outcome, such as growth hormone, oxandrolone, propranolol,ketoconazole, inhospital exercise and home exercise.

Detailed Description

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The University of Texas Medical Branch(UTMB) project improves outcomes for severely burned children by instituting and evaluating two modifications to traditional rehabilitation: (1) an intensive rehabilitation program including active resistance exercise; (2) long term administration of anabolic agents.

Effectiveness is assessed by comparison with functional outcomes achieved in traditional outpatient rehabilitation programs. Results indicate improvement in strength, endurance and bone density with these modifications. The project also maintains a longitudinal database that includes measures of cardiopulmonary function, growth and maturation, bone density, range of motion, and psychosocial adjustment.

Conditions

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Burns

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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1

Humatrope subcutaneous(SQ) 0.05-0.2 mg/kg/day for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Humatrope

Intervention Type DRUG

Humatrope (Growth Hormone) dose:0.05mg - 0.2mg/kg/day SQ daily for up to 2 years post burn injury.

2

Ketoconazole by mouth (PO) given twice a day throughout hospitalization for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Ketoconazole

Intervention Type DRUG

Ketoconazole administration (or other glucocorticoid blocker--itraconazole or fluconazole) PO daily for up to 2 years post burn injury

3

Oxandrolone PO given daily throughout hospitalization for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Oxandrolone

Intervention Type DRUG

oxandrolone (or other anabolic steroid-testosterone or nandrolone) daily for up to 2 years post burn injury

4

Propranolol PO given daily throughout hospitalization for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Propranolol

Intervention Type DRUG

Propranolol (or other beta adrenergic blocker--metoprolol, inderol), PO administration daily for up to 2 years post burn injury.

5

Oxandrolone and propranolol PO to be given daily for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Oxandrolone and propranolol combined

Intervention Type DRUG

Daily administration of oxandrolone and propranolol to be given for up to 2 years post burn injury.

6

Humatrope SQ and Propranolol PO to be given daily for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Humatrope and propranolol combined

Intervention Type DRUG

Humatrope (growth hormone) and propranolol administration daily for up to 2 years post burn injury.

7

Placebo PO to be given for up to 2 years post burn

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo to be given once a day for up to two years post burn injury.

8

Exercise--hospital supervised intensive exercise program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Exercise--Hospital supervised intensive exercise program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

intensive exercise program supervised by trained personnel in the hospital environment for six up to twelve week program.

9

Exercise--home or community based exercise program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stable Isotope Infusion Study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Collection of blood and tissues

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Home exercise program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Home intensive exercise program: training occurs in hospital then patient sent home to continue exercise program for six weeks and up to 12 weeks at home.

Interventions

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Stable Isotope Infusion Study

1-8 hour stable isotope infusion study to be done following each surgery. Tagged isotopes to assess uptake into blood and tissues.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Collection of blood and tissues

Blood draw with each stable isotope infusion study and weekly Tissue biopsy: skin, fat, muscle at stable isotope infusion study

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Radiology testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), ultrasound, MRI

Testing to be done following every stable isotope infusion study to measure muscle, fat and bone tissues.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Humatrope

Humatrope (Growth Hormone) dose:0.05mg - 0.2mg/kg/day SQ daily for up to 2 years post burn injury.

Intervention Type DRUG

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole administration (or other glucocorticoid blocker--itraconazole or fluconazole) PO daily for up to 2 years post burn injury

Intervention Type DRUG

Oxandrolone

oxandrolone (or other anabolic steroid-testosterone or nandrolone) daily for up to 2 years post burn injury

Intervention Type DRUG

Propranolol

Propranolol (or other beta adrenergic blocker--metoprolol, inderol), PO administration daily for up to 2 years post burn injury.

Intervention Type DRUG

Oxandrolone and propranolol combined

Daily administration of oxandrolone and propranolol to be given for up to 2 years post burn injury.

Intervention Type DRUG

Humatrope and propranolol combined

Humatrope (growth hormone) and propranolol administration daily for up to 2 years post burn injury.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

placebo to be given once a day for up to two years post burn injury.

Intervention Type DRUG

Exercise--Hospital supervised intensive exercise program

intensive exercise program supervised by trained personnel in the hospital environment for six up to twelve week program.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Home exercise program

Home intensive exercise program: training occurs in hospital then patient sent home to continue exercise program for six weeks and up to 12 weeks at home.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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recombinant human growth hormone Growth Hormone itraconazole fluconazole testosterone nandrolone metoprolol inderol testosterone nandrolone inderol metoprolol recombinant human growth hormone Growth Hormone inderol metoprolol control exercise intensive exercise aerobic exercise exercise rehabilitation program hospital based exercise Home exercise intensive exercise exercise rehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Burn 30% Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) or greater
* Ages 0-80 yrs
* Negative pregnancy test
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Untreated malignancy, known history of AIDS, Aids Related Complex, HIV
* Recent history of myocardial infarction (6 wks)
* Tuberculosis, arthritis, cirrhosis, hyperlipidemia, bone or endocrine diseases, autoimmune diseases
* Chronic glucocorticoid or non steroidal anti inflammatory drug therapy
* Diabetes mellitus prior to burn injury
* Renal insufficiency (defined by creatinine \>3.0 mg/dl)
* Hepatic disease (bilirubin \> 3.0 mg/dl)
Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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U.S. Department of Education

FED

Sponsor Role collaborator

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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David N Herndon, MD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

University of Texas

Locations

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University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18243565 (View on PubMed)

Guillory AN, Herndon DN, Silva MB 3rd, Andersen CR, Suman OE, Finnerty CC. Oxandrolone Coadministration Does Not Alter Plasma Propranolol Concentrations in Severely Burned Pediatric Patients. J Burn Care Res. 2017 Jul/Aug;38(4):243-250. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000494.

Reference Type DERIVED
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Herndon DN, Voigt CD, Capek KD, Wurzer P, Guillory A, Kline A, Andersen CR, Klein GL, Tompkins RG, Suman OE, Finnerty CC, Meyer WJ, Sousse LE. Reversal of Growth Arrest With the Combined Administration of Oxandrolone and Propranolol in Severely Burned Children. Ann Surg. 2016 Sep;264(3):421-8. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001844.

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Sousse LE, Herndon DN, Mlcak RP, Lee JO, Andersen CR, Zovath AJ, Finnerty CC, Suman OE. Long-Term Administration of Oxandrolone Improves Lung Function in Pediatric Burned Patients. J Burn Care Res. 2016 Sep-Oct;37(5):273-7. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000356.

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Reference Type DERIVED
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Kraft R, Herndon DN, Finnerty CC, Cox RA, Song J, Jeschke MG. Predictive Value of IL-8 for Sepsis and Severe Infections After Burn Injury: A Clinical Study. Shock. 2015 Mar;43(3):222-7. doi: 10.1097/SHK.0000000000000294.

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Patel P, Sallam HS, Ali A, Chandalia M, Suman O, Finnerty CC, Herndon DN, Abate N. Changes in fat distribution in children following severe burn injury. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2014 Dec;12(10):523-6. doi: 10.1089/met.2014.0098. Epub 2014 Sep 11.

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Chondronikola M, Meyer WJ, Sidossis LS, Ojeda S, Huddleston J, Stevens P, Borsheim E, Suman OE, Finnerty CC, Herndon DN. Predictors of insulin resistance in pediatric burn injury survivors 24 to 36 months postburn. J Burn Care Res. 2014 Sep-Oct;35(5):409-15. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000017.

Reference Type DERIVED
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Hardee JP, Porter C, Sidossis LS, Borsheim E, Carson JA, Herndon DN, Suman OE. Early rehabilitative exercise training in the recovery from pediatric burn. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2014 Sep;46(9):1710-6. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000296.

Reference Type DERIVED
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Finnerty CC, Ali A, McLean J, Benjamin N, Clayton RP, Andersen CR, Mlcak RP, Suman OE, Meyer W, Herndon DN. Impact of stress-induced diabetes on outcomes in severely burned children. J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Apr;218(4):783-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.01.038. Epub 2014 Jan 24.

Reference Type DERIVED
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Finnerty CC, Herndon DN. Is propranolol of benefit in pediatric burn patients? Adv Surg. 2013;47:177-97. doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2013.02.001. No abstract available.

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Reference Type DERIVED
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Ray S, Ju X, Sun H, Finnerty CC, Herndon DN, Brasier AR. The IL-6 trans-signaling-STAT3 pathway mediates ECM and cellular proliferation in fibroblasts from hypertrophic scar. J Invest Dermatol. 2013 May;133(5):1212-20. doi: 10.1038/jid.2012.499. Epub 2013 Jan 10.

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Herndon DN, Rodriguez NA, Diaz EC, Hegde S, Jennings K, Mlcak RP, Suri JS, Lee JO, Williams FN, Meyer W, Suman OE, Barrow RE, Jeschke MG, Finnerty CC. Long-term propranolol use in severely burned pediatric patients: a randomized controlled study. Ann Surg. 2012 Sep;256(3):402-11. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e318265427e.

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Jeschke MG, Williams FN, Finnerty CC, Rodriguez NA, Kulp GA, Ferrando A, Norbury WB, Suman OE, Kraft R, Branski LK, Al-mousawi AM, Herndon DN. The effect of ketoconazole on post-burn inflammation, hypermetabolism and clinical outcomes. PLoS One. 2012;7(5):e35465. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0035465. Epub 2012 May 11.

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Traber MG, Leonard SW, Traber DL, Traber LD, Gallagher J, Bobe G, Jeschke MG, Finnerty CC, Herndon D. alpha-Tocopherol adipose tissue stores are depleted after burn injury in pediatric patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Dec;92(6):1378-84. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2010.30017. Epub 2010 Sep 29.

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PMID: 19734776 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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http://www.utmb.edu/sbhnidrr/

University of Texas web page to describe funded program

http://www.totalburncare.com

burn care web site includes information on funded grant project

Other Identifiers

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NIDILRR 90DP0043-03-00

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

P50GM060338

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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04-157

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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