Trial Outcomes & Findings for MEmbranous Nephropathy Trial Of Rituximab (NCT NCT01180036)

NCT ID: NCT01180036

Last Updated: 2019-04-30

Results Overview

The number of subjects to reach the composite of maintaining complete remission or partial remission at 24 months after randomization will be the primary endpoint.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Target enrollment

130 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 months after randomization

Results posted on

2019-04-30

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Rituximab Treatment Arm
Patients randomized to the RTX arm will receive 1000 mg IV on Days 1 and 15. Patients who achieve complete remission at 6 months will not be retreated. A second course of RTX 1000 mg IV will be administered at study month 6 for individuals who have not achieved a complete remission, but have achieved a minimum of \>25% reduction in Time 0 proteinuria. Dosing at study month 6 will be independent of CD19+ B cell count. Rituximab: 1000 mg, I.V. on Days 1 and 15 and will be retreated at month 6 independent of CD19+ B cell count
Cyclosporine Treatment Arm
Patients randomized to the Cyclosporine arm will be started at a dose of CsA = 3.5 mg/kg/day p.o. divided into 2 equal doses given at 12 hour intervals. Target trough CsA blood levels are 125 to 175 ng/ml. Patients will have their doses adjusted according to their blood levels of CSA as monitored every 2 weeks until the target trough level is reached. If a complete remission is achieved by 6 months, CSA will be tapered and discontinued over a three-month period. If after 6 months there has not been a reduction in proteinuria of at least 25% of baseline values, the drug will also be discontinued. If there has been a \>25% reduction in baseline proteinuria (but not complete remission) the CSA will be continued for an additional 6 months.
Overall Study
STARTED
65
65
Overall Study
COMPLETED
65
65
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

MEmbranous Nephropathy Trial Of Rituximab

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Rituximab Treatment Arm
n=65 Participants
Patients randomized to the RTX arm will receive 1000 mg IV on Days 1 and 15. Patients who achieve complete remission at 6 months will not be retreated. A second course of RTX 1000 mg IV will be administered at study month 6 for individuals who have not achieved a complete remission, but have achieved a minimum of \>25% reduction in Time 0 proteinuria. Dosing at study month 6 will be independent of CD19+ B cell count. Rituximab: 1000 mg, I.V. on Days 1 and 15 and will be retreated at month 6 independent of CD19+ B cell count
Cyclosporine Treatment Arm
n=65 Participants
Patients randomized to the Cyclosporine arm will be started at a dose of CsA = 3.5 mg/kg/day p.o. divided into 2 equal doses given at 12 hour intervals. Target trough CsA blood levels are 125 to 175 ng/ml. Patients will have their doses adjusted according to their blood levels of CSA as monitored every 2 weeks until the target trough level is reached. If a complete remission is achieved by 6 months, CSA will be tapered and discontinued over a three-month period. If after 6 months there has not been a reduction in proteinuria of at least 25% of baseline values, the drug will also be discontinued. If there has been a \>25% reduction in baseline proteinuria (but not complete remission) the CSA will be continued for an additional 6 months.
Total
n=130 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
51.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6 • n=5 Participants
52.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.4 • n=7 Participants
52.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
47 Participants
n=5 Participants
53 Participants
n=7 Participants
100 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
51 Participants
n=5 Participants
49 Participants
n=7 Participants
100 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
20 participants
n=5 Participants
20 participants
n=7 Participants
40 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
45 participants
n=5 Participants
45 participants
n=7 Participants
90 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months after randomization

The number of subjects to reach the composite of maintaining complete remission or partial remission at 24 months after randomization will be the primary endpoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab Treatment Arm
n=65 Participants
Patients randomized to the Rituximab (RTX) arm will receive 1000 mg IV on Days 1 and 15. Patients who achieve complete remission at 6 months will not be retreated. A second course of RTX 1000 mg IV will be administered at study month 6 for individuals who have not achieved a complete remission, but have achieved a minimum of \>25% reduction in Time 0 proteinuria. Dosing at study month 6 will be independent of Cluster of Differentiation 19 (CD19)+ B cell count. Rituximab: 1000 mg, I.V. on Days 1 and 15 and will be retreated at month 6 independent of CD19+ B cell count
Cyclosporine Treatment Arm
n=65 Participants
Patients randomized to the Cyclosporine (CsA) arm will be started at a dose of CsA = 3.5 mg/kg/day p.o. divided into 2 equal doses given at 12 hour intervals. Target trough CsA blood levels are 125 to 175 ng/ml. Patients will have their doses adjusted according to their blood levels of CSA as monitored every 2 weeks until the target trough level is reached. If a complete remission is achieved by 6 months, CSA will be tapered and discontinued over a three-month period. If after 6 months there has not been a reduction in proteinuria of at least 25% of baseline values, the drug will also be discontinued. If there has been a \>25% reduction in baseline proteinuria (but not complete remission) the CSA will be continued for an additional 6 months.
Remission Status
39 Participants
13 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months after randomization

The number of subjects to reach either complete remission or partial remission at 12 months after randomization.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab Treatment Arm
n=65 Participants
Patients randomized to the Rituximab (RTX) arm will receive 1000 mg IV on Days 1 and 15. Patients who achieve complete remission at 6 months will not be retreated. A second course of RTX 1000 mg IV will be administered at study month 6 for individuals who have not achieved a complete remission, but have achieved a minimum of \>25% reduction in Time 0 proteinuria. Dosing at study month 6 will be independent of Cluster of Differentiation 19 (CD19)+ B cell count. Rituximab: 1000 mg, I.V. on Days 1 and 15 and will be retreated at month 6 independent of CD19+ B cell count
Cyclosporine Treatment Arm
n=65 Participants
Patients randomized to the Cyclosporine (CsA) arm will be started at a dose of CsA = 3.5 mg/kg/day p.o. divided into 2 equal doses given at 12 hour intervals. Target trough CsA blood levels are 125 to 175 ng/ml. Patients will have their doses adjusted according to their blood levels of CSA as monitored every 2 weeks until the target trough level is reached. If a complete remission is achieved by 6 months, CSA will be tapered and discontinued over a three-month period. If after 6 months there has not been a reduction in proteinuria of at least 25% of baseline values, the drug will also be discontinued. If there has been a \>25% reduction in baseline proteinuria (but not complete remission) the CSA will be continued for an additional 6 months.
Remission Status
39 Participants
34 Participants

Adverse Events

Rituximab Treatment Arm

Serious events: 11 serious events
Other events: 46 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cyclosporine Treatment Arm

Serious events: 20 serious events
Other events: 51 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Rituximab Treatment Arm
n=65 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the RTX arm will receive 1000 mg IV on Days 1 and 15. Patients who achieve complete remission at 6 months will not be retreated. A second course of RTX 1000 mg IV will be administered at study month 6 for individuals who have not achieved a complete remission, but have achieved a minimum of \>25% reduction in Time 0 proteinuria. Dosing at study month 6 will be independent of CD19+ B cell count. Rituximab: 1000 mg, I.V. on Days 1 and 15 and will be retreated at month 6 independent of CD19+ B cell count
Cyclosporine Treatment Arm
n=65 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the Cyclosporine arm will be started at a dose of CsA = 3.5 mg/kg/day p.o. divided into 2 equal doses given at 12 hour intervals. Target trough CsA blood levels are 125 to 175 ng/ml. Patients will have their doses adjusted according to their blood levels of CSA as monitored every 2 weeks until the target trough level is reached. If a complete remission is achieved by 6 months, CSA will be tapered and discontinued over a three-month period. If after 6 months there has not been a reduction in proteinuria of at least 25% of baseline values, the drug will also be discontinued. If there has been a \>25% reduction in baseline proteinuria (but not complete remission) the CSA will be continued for an additional 6 months.
General disorders
Benign neoplasms
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
0.00%
0/65 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Blood and lymphatic system
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiovascular
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
10.8%
7/65 • Number of events 7 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Endocrine disorders
Endocrine or metabolic
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
General disorders
General
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
0.00%
0/65 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Infections and infestations
Infections
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 5 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
12.3%
8/65 • Number of events 8 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal
0.00%
0/65 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 2 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal and urinary
0.00%
0/65 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
0.00%
0/65 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Rituximab Treatment Arm
n=65 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the RTX arm will receive 1000 mg IV on Days 1 and 15. Patients who achieve complete remission at 6 months will not be retreated. A second course of RTX 1000 mg IV will be administered at study month 6 for individuals who have not achieved a complete remission, but have achieved a minimum of \>25% reduction in Time 0 proteinuria. Dosing at study month 6 will be independent of CD19+ B cell count. Rituximab: 1000 mg, I.V. on Days 1 and 15 and will be retreated at month 6 independent of CD19+ B cell count
Cyclosporine Treatment Arm
n=65 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the Cyclosporine arm will be started at a dose of CsA = 3.5 mg/kg/day p.o. divided into 2 equal doses given at 12 hour intervals. Target trough CsA blood levels are 125 to 175 ng/ml. Patients will have their doses adjusted according to their blood levels of CSA as monitored every 2 weeks until the target trough level is reached. If a complete remission is achieved by 6 months, CSA will be tapered and discontinued over a three-month period. If after 6 months there has not been a reduction in proteinuria of at least 25% of baseline values, the drug will also be discontinued. If there has been a \>25% reduction in baseline proteinuria (but not complete remission) the CSA will be continued for an additional 6 months.
General disorders
Benign neoplasms
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Blood and lymphatic system
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiovascular
7.7%
5/65 • Number of events 6 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
16.9%
11/65 • Number of events 14 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 2 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Endocrine disorders
Endocrine or metabolic
10.8%
7/65 • Number of events 9 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
9.2%
6/65 • Number of events 15 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Eye disorders
Eye
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal
10.8%
7/65 • Number of events 11 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
27.7%
18/65 • Number of events 34 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
General disorders
General
38.5%
25/65 • Number of events 42 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
23.1%
15/65 • Number of events 24 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Immune system disorders
Immune system
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Infections and infestations
Infections
26.2%
17/65 • Number of events 28 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
30.8%
20/65 • Number of events 26 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal
15.4%
10/65 • Number of events 17 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
27.7%
18/65 • Number of events 27 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system
16.9%
11/65 • Number of events 15 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
24.6%
16/65 • Number of events 26 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Pregnancy
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
0.00%
0/65 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
7.7%
5/65 • Number of events 7 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal and Urinary
9.2%
6/65 • Number of events 8 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
24.6%
16/65 • Number of events 19 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Reproductive system and breast
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory
13.8%
9/65 • Number of events 13 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
9.2%
6/65 • Number of events 11 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin
18.5%
12/65 • Number of events 14 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.
7.7%
5/65 • Number of events 5 • Adverse events will be collected from enrollment through month 18, for each subject, approximately 18 months total.

Additional Information

Dr. Fernando Fervenza

Mayo Clinic

Phone: 507-266-1045

Results disclosure agreements

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