Trial Outcomes & Findings for Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy Using Intravenous Immunoglobulins (NCT NCT00750867)

NCT ID: NCT00750867

Last Updated: 2017-02-23

Results Overview

The primary outcome measure was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the IVIG infusions in patients with multiple system atrophy. The primary endpoint was defined as the frequency of adverse events (AE). AEs including their severity and relationship to the IVIG were assessed throughout the study and at least 60 days after the last infusion. The AEs were considered to be related to the IVIG infusion (infusional AE) if they occurred during an infusion or within 72 hours afterwards. Non-infusional AEs were further classified as possible related to IVIG or likely not related to IVIG. Serious AEs assessed include medical occurrences that result in death, are life threatening, require hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization. Any AE was defined as occurrence of any symptom regardless of intensity grade.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Monthly, up to 8 months (including the screening visit and the final visit)

Results posted on

2017-02-23

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Open Label Interventional Arm
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg): The IVIg will be infused intravenously, monthly, 6 times, the dose will be 0.4 gram/kg for each infusion.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Open Label Interventional Arm
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg): The IVIg will be infused intravenously, monthly, 6 times, the dose will be 0.4 gram/kg for each infusion.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2

Baseline Characteristics

Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy Using Intravenous Immunoglobulins

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Open Label Interventional Arm
n=9 Participants
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg): The IVIg will be infused intravenously, monthly, 6 times, the dose will be 0.4 gram/kg for each infusion.
Age, Continuous
59 years
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Gender
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Gender
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Monthly, up to 8 months (including the screening visit and the final visit)

Population: Two participants dropped out from the study.

The primary outcome measure was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the IVIG infusions in patients with multiple system atrophy. The primary endpoint was defined as the frequency of adverse events (AE). AEs including their severity and relationship to the IVIG were assessed throughout the study and at least 60 days after the last infusion. The AEs were considered to be related to the IVIG infusion (infusional AE) if they occurred during an infusion or within 72 hours afterwards. Non-infusional AEs were further classified as possible related to IVIG or likely not related to IVIG. Serious AEs assessed include medical occurrences that result in death, are life threatening, require hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization. Any AE was defined as occurrence of any symptom regardless of intensity grade.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open Label Interventional Arm
n=7 Participants
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg): The IVIg will be infused intravenously, monthly, 6 times, the dose will be 0.4 gram/kg for each infusion.
Number of Adverse Events up to Six Months Post-treatment
All Adverse Events
43 Adverse events
Number of Adverse Events up to Six Months Post-treatment
Serious Adverse Events
0 Adverse events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Monthly, up to 8 months (including the screening visit and the final visit)

The secondary outcome measure was to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of IVIG for the treatment of MSA. The primary efficacy endpoint was change of the Unified MSA Rating Scale (UMSARS-I and UMSAR-II) compared to baseline. UMSARS-I and UMSARS-II are validated semiquantitative rating scales for evaluation of severity of MSA. UMSARS-I comprises a historical review of disease-related impairments and UMSARS-II comprises motor examination. UMSARS-I has 12 questions, each with assigned score 0-4, where 0 is normal and \> are abnormal responses. Total range of UMSARS-I is 0 to 48. UMSARS-II has 12 items rated by an examiner, each with assigned score 0-4, where 0 is normal and \> are abnormal responses. Total range of UMSARS-II is 0 to 56. The scores of UMSARS-I and UMSARS-II at baseline (month 1) was compared with the scores obtained at the final visit (month 8) which was 8 months apart. The interventions occured at months 2-7, total six times.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open Label Interventional Arm
n=7 Participants
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg): The IVIg will be infused intravenously, monthly, 6 times, the dose will be 0.4 gram/kg for each infusion.
Preliminary Efficacy of IVIg for Treatment of MSA.
UMSARS-I, baseline
23.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6
Preliminary Efficacy of IVIg for Treatment of MSA.
UMSARS-II,baseline
26.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.4
Preliminary Efficacy of IVIg for Treatment of MSA.
UMSARS-I, final visit
19 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.9
Preliminary Efficacy of IVIg for Treatment of MSA.
UMSARS-II, final visit
23.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.2

Adverse Events

Open Label Interventional Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Open Label Interventional Arm
n=9 participants at risk
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg): The IVIg will be infused intravenously, monthly, 6 times, the dose will be 0.4 gram/kg for each infusion.
Vascular disorders
elevated blood pressure
100.0%
9/9 • Number of events 32 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
urinary tract infection
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Accidental injury
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
pruritic skin rash
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
increased temperature or skin flushing
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 5 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
restless leg syndrome
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Renal and urinary disorders
decreased GFR
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
ankle edema
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Renal and urinary disorders
elevated BUN
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
worsening of allergies
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
nodular lung abnormality
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Endocrine disorders
low potassium
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
viral infection of gastrointenstinal tract
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Reproductive system and breast disorders
elevated PSA
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
wrist strain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
worsening of sleep apnea
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year

Additional Information

Dr.Peter Novak

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Phone: 508-334-4973

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place