Trial Outcomes & Findings for To Study the Effects of Aliskiren on Albuminuria and Various Biomarkers in Patients With Nephropathy (NCT NCT01302899)

NCT ID: NCT01302899

Last Updated: 2013-01-30

Results Overview

Two 24-hour collections of urine were to be made at each study visit. The arithmetic mean of the two collections were planned to be used in the calculation of summary statistics and the statistical analyses.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

26 weeks

Results posted on

2013-01-30

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ramipril (Ram) +HCTZ/Ram+Aliskiren (Ali)+HCTZ/Ram+Ali/Ram
Period 1(Day 1 to end of week 6): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg once daily (o.d.) + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg o.d. Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d.+ 1 tablet aliskiren 150 mg in 1st week of period; thereafter, 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d.+ 1 capsule HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d.
Ramipril (Ram) +HCTZ/Ram+Aliskiren (Ali)/Ram+Ali + HCTZ/Ram
Period 1(Day 1 to end of week 6): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg once daily (o.d.) + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg o.d. Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d.+ 1 tablet aliskiren 150 mg in 1st week of period; thereafter, 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d.+ 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d.
Period 1 (Day 1 to End of Week 6)
STARTED
4
4
Period 1 (Day 1 to End of Week 6)
COMPLETED
4
4
Period 1 (Day 1 to End of Week 6)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12)
STARTED
4
4
Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12)
COMPLETED
3
3
Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12)
NOT COMPLETED
1
1
Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18)
STARTED
3
3
Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18)
COMPLETED
3
3
Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26)
STARTED
3
3
Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26)
COMPLETED
3
3
Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Ramipril (Ram) +HCTZ/Ram+Aliskiren (Ali)+HCTZ/Ram+Ali/Ram
Period 1(Day 1 to end of week 6): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg once daily (o.d.) + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg o.d. Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d.+ 1 tablet aliskiren 150 mg in 1st week of period; thereafter, 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d.+ 1 capsule HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d.
Ramipril (Ram) +HCTZ/Ram+Aliskiren (Ali)/Ram+Ali + HCTZ/Ram
Period 1(Day 1 to end of week 6): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg once daily (o.d.) + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg o.d. Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d.+ 1 tablet aliskiren 150 mg in 1st week of period; thereafter, 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d.+ 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d.
Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12)
Protocol Deviation
1
0
Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12)
Abnormal laboratory value(s)
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

To Study the Effects of Aliskiren on Albuminuria and Various Biomarkers in Patients With Nephropathy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ramipril (Ram) +HCTZ/Ram+Aliskiren (Ali)+HCTZ/Ram+Ali/Ram
n=4 Participants
Period 1(Day 1 to end of week 6): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg once daily (o.d.) + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg o.d. Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d.+ 1 tablet aliskiren 150 mg in 1st week of period; thereafter, 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d.+ 1 capsule HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d.
Ramipril (Ram) +HCTZ/Ram+Aliskiren (Ali)/Ram+Ali + HCTZ/Ram
n=4 Participants
Period 1(Day 1 to end of week 6): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg once daily (o.d.) + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg o.d. Period 2 (Weeks 7 to 12): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d.+ 1 tablet aliskiren 150 mg in 1st week of period; thereafter, 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d.+ 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 3 (Weeks 13 to 18): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule HCTZ 25 mg o.d. Period 4 (Weeks 19 to 26): 1 tablet ramipril 10 mg o.d. + 2 tablets placebo to aliskiren 150mg o.d. + 1 capsule placebo to HCTZ 25 mg o.d.
Total
n=8 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
50.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.76 • n=5 Participants
58.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.70 • n=7 Participants
54.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.38 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Two 24-hour collections of urine were to be made at each study visit. The arithmetic mean of the two collections were planned to be used in the calculation of summary statistics and the statistical analyses.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Two 24-hour collections of urine were to be made at each study visit. The arithmetic mean of the two collections were planned to be used in the calculation of summary statistics and the statistical analyses.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

At study entry, blood pressure (BP) was measured in both arms. If there was a clinically relevant difference in readings between arms (≥ 10 mmHg in systolic BP and/or ≥ 5 mmHg in diastolic BP), the arm with higher BP reading was used. If there was no clinically significant difference between arms, the non-dominant arm was used through out study. Systolic blood pressure were assessed after the patient rested quietly in the sitting position for at least 3 minutes. For each sitting assessment, blood pressure was assessed at least 3 times. From these assessments, msSBP was calculated. All BP measurements were to be performed on the same arm.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

At study entry, blood pressure (BP) was measured in both arms. If there was a clinically relevant difference in readings between arms (≥ 10 mmHg in systolic BP and/or ≥ 5 mmHg in diastolic BP), the arm with higher BP reading was used. If there was no clinically significant difference between arms, the non-dominant arm was used through out study. Diastolic blood pressure were assessed after the patient rested quietly in the sitting position for at least 3 minutes. For each sitting assessment, blood pressure was assessed at least 3 times. From these assessments, msDBP was calculated. All BP measurements were to be performed on the same arm.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

All patients had to visit the main center for renal function measurements. The measurements were performed using the constant infusion method with I-iothalamate (IOT) and I-hippuran. GFR was calculated as the urinary clearance of IOT.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to week 26

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Blood biomarkers were obtained from blood samples in all patients at the time points such as baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18 and week 26. Plasma PRA is a direct measure of the formation of Ang I in the plasma.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to week 26

Population: The study was terminated and consequentially was underpowered for adequate statistical analysis

Blood biomarkers were obtained from blood samples in all patients at the time points such as baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18 and week 26. PRC measures the concentration of immunoactive renin in the plasma.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Population: The safety analysis set consisted of all patients who received at least one study drug and had no major protocol deviations that could have impacted safety data.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ramipril +HCTZ
n=8 Participants
All patients were treated for 6 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + placebo to 2 x 150 mg aliskiren (300 mg) + HCTZ 25 mg
Ramipril+Aliskiren + HCTZ
n=7 Participants
All patients were treated for 6 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + aliskiren 300 mg\* (2 x 150 mg) + HCTZ 25 mg \* Patients were started on aliskiren 150 mg for the 1st week and up-titrated to 300 mg (2 x 150 mg) at the beginning of the 2nd week and continued on this dose until the end of the 6th week of the period
Ramipril+Aliskiren
n=7 Participants
All patients were treated for 6 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + aliskiren 300 mg\* (2 tablets of 150 mg) + placebo to 25 mg HCTZ \*Patients were started on aliskiren 150 mg for the 1st week and up-titrated to 300 mg (2 x 150 mg) at the beginning of the 2nd week and continued on this dose until the end of the 6th week of the period
Ramipril
n=6 Participants
All patients were treated for 8 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + placebo to 2 x 150 mg aliskiren + placebo to 25 mg HCTZ
Number of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death as Assessment of Safety and Tolerability of Aliskiren Added to Ramipril
patients with adverse events
7 Participants
5 Participants
3 Participants
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death as Assessment of Safety and Tolerability of Aliskiren Added to Ramipril
patients with serious adverse events
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death as Assessment of Safety and Tolerability of Aliskiren Added to Ramipril
patients with death
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Ramipril +HCTZ

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Ramipril+Aliskiren + HCTZ

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Ramipril+Aliskiren

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

Ramipril

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ramipril +HCTZ
n=8 participants at risk
All patients were treated for 6 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + placebo to 2 x 150 mg aliskiren (300 mg) + HCTZ 25 mg
Ramipril+Aliskiren + HCTZ
n=7 participants at risk
All patients were treated for 6 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + aliskiren 300 mg\* (2 x 150 mg) + HCTZ 25 mg \* Patients were started on aliskiren 150 mg for the 1st week and up-titrated to 300 mg (2 x 150 mg) at the beginning of the 2nd week and continued on this dose until the end of the 6th week of the period
Ramipril+Aliskiren
n=7 participants at risk
All patients were treated for 6 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + aliskiren 300 mg\* (2 tablets of 150 mg) + placebo to 25 mg HCTZ \*Patients were started on aliskiren 150 mg for the 1st week and up-titrated to 300 mg (2 x 150 mg) at the beginning of the 2nd week and continued on this dose until the end of the 6th week of the period
Ramipril
n=6 participants at risk
All patients were treated for 8 weeks with daily doses of ramipril 10 mg + placebo to 2 x 150 mg aliskiren + placebo to 25 mg HCTZ
General disorders
Fatigue
37.5%
3/8
28.6%
2/7
28.6%
2/7
33.3%
2/6
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
50.0%
4/8
28.6%
2/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
37.5%
3/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Nervous system disorders
Orthostatic intolerance
0.00%
0/8
28.6%
2/7
0.00%
0/7
16.7%
1/6
Nervous system disorders
Headache
25.0%
2/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
16.7%
1/6
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
12.5%
1/8
14.3%
1/7
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
25.0%
2/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
General disorders
Edema peripheral
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
33.3%
2/6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Cardiac disorders
Angina pectoris
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
12.5%
1/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Investigations
Blood pressure increased
0.00%
0/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
16.7%
1/6
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
0.00%
0/8
0.00%
0/7
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
0.00%
0/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
16.7%
1/6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Gout
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
0.00%
0/8
0.00%
0/7
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/6
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Renal and urinary disorders
Nocturia
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
General disorders
Non-cardiac chest pain
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Investigations
Renal function test abnormal
0.00%
0/8
0.00%
0/7
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Salt craving
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Snoring
0.00%
0/8
0.00%
0/7
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/6
Nervous system disorders
Tension headache
12.5%
1/8
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
0.00%
0/8
14.3%
1/7
0.00%
0/7
0.00%
0/6

Additional Information

Study Director

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Phone: 862-778-8300

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