Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety of Niuliva® for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Recurrence in Newly Orthotopic Liver Transplant Recipients (NCT NCT01131065)

NCT ID: NCT01131065

Last Updated: 2016-02-25

Results Overview

HBV recurrence is measured by seroconversion or reappearance of HBsAg and HBV DNA positivity

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

15 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

First six and twelve months after liver transplantation

Results posted on

2016-02-25

Participant Flow

Fifteen subjects (newly liver transplanted due to HBV induced liver disease) were screened in the study, all received the study medication, and all completed the clinical study. First subject enrolled - 26 July 2010 Last subject completed - 16 June 2014

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
Overall Study
STARTED
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety of Niuliva® for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Recurrence in Newly Orthotopic Liver Transplant Recipients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
n=15 Participants
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Italy
15 participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol consumption - abstemious
15 participants
n=5 Participants
Height
170.33 centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.08 • n=5 Participants
Weight
73.73 kilogram
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.05 • n=5 Participants
Hepatitis history
Has chronic HBV
15 participants
n=5 Participants
Hepatitis history
Has fulminant HBV
0 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: First six and twelve months after liver transplantation

HBV recurrence is measured by seroconversion or reappearance of HBsAg and HBV DNA positivity

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
n=15 Participants
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
HBV Recurrence
Six Months
0 participants
HBV Recurrence
Twelve Months
0 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 3 to 7, Weeks 2 to 4, Months 2 to 6, and Months 7 to 12

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
n=15 Participants
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Week 4
1029.2 IU/L
Standard Deviation 175.21
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Day 3
764.7 IU/L
Standard Deviation 375.91
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Day 4
910.7 IU/L
Standard Deviation 282.39
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Day 5
969.6 IU/L
Standard Deviation 96.13
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Day 6
1000.0 IU/L
Standard Deviation 0.00
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Day 7
1000.0 IU/L
Standard Deviation 0.00
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Week 2
1073.6 IU/L
Standard Deviation 244.21
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Week 3
945.2 IU/L
Standard Deviation 250.38
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 2
592.5 IU/L
Standard Deviation 260.14
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 3
439.2 IU/L
Standard Deviation 218.22
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 4
398.1 IU/L
Standard Deviation 272.68
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 5
351.9 IU/L
Standard Deviation 179.01
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 6
369.0 IU/L
Standard Deviation 182.75
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 7
277.7 IU/L
Standard Deviation 89.14
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 8
304.3 IU/L
Standard Deviation 50.24
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 9
266.0 IU/L
Standard Deviation 34.70
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 10
301.0 IU/L
Standard Deviation 61.99
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 11
273.3 IU/L
Standard Deviation 117.93
HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Month 12
284.3 IU/L
Standard Deviation 137.47

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During and after each product administration (during the 12 month treatment period)

Safety and tolerance to the product administration will be measured by the detection of adverse events or clinically relevant changes in vital signs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
n=15 Participants
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
Safety and Tolerance
15 participants

Adverse Events

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
n=15 participants at risk
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
General disorders
Pyrexia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Hepatobiliary disorders
Biliary fistula
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Immune system disorders
Liver transplant rejection
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Liver function tests abnormal
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
n=15 participants at risk
Treatment group Hepatitis B immune globulin: Daily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemorrhagic anemia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Pancytopenia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Cardiac disorders
Angina pectoris
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Aphthous stomatitis
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Localized intra-abdominal fluid collection
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis acute
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
General disorders
Pain
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
General disorders
Pyrexia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Hepatobiliary disorders
Bile duct stenosis
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Hepatobiliary disorders
Biliary fistula
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic function abnormal
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Hepatobiliary disorders
Portal vein thrombosis
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Immune system disorders
Transplant rejection
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Infections and infestations
Biliary tract infection
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Infections and infestations
Herpes virus infection
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Infections and infestations
Postoperative wound infection
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Blood glucose increased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Cardiac murmur
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Hepatic enzyme increased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Kell blood group positive
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Pharyngeal culture positive
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Investigations
Weight decreased
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Nervous system disorders
Aphonia
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Nervous system disorders
Hypokinesis
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy peripheral
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Psychiatric disorders
Sleep disorders
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal impairment
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected up to 12 month following orthotopic liver transplant.
The duration of treatment was 6 months after which subjects were offered the option to be treated for an additional 6 months (12 months total).

Additional Information

Michael Woodward, BSc, M.Sc

Instituto Grifols, S.A.

Phone: +34 935712200

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