Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prevention of De Novo HCV With Antiviral HCV Therapy Post-Liver and Post-Kidney Transplant (NCT NCT03619837)

NCT ID: NCT03619837

Last Updated: 2021-03-03

Results Overview

The primary outcome was sustained virologic response, defined as HCV RNA below the lower limit of quantification 12 weeks after treatment completion (SVR12). Secondary outcomes included the proportion of patients with SVR24 defined as HCV RNA \< lower limit of quantification 24 weeks after the end of treatment; with viral relapse defined as HCV RNA \<LLOQ at end of treatment with subsequent quantifiable HCV RNA; and with on-treatment virologic breakthrough defined as \> 1 log increase in viral RNA after treatment week 1. Safety was measured as the adverse events and serious adverse events attributed by the investigator to HCV infection or antiviral therapy; the proportion of recipients who prematurely discontinued antiviral therapy before the planned end of treatment; and patient and graft survival at 6 months post-transplant.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

122 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 weeks after end of treatment

Results posted on

2021-03-03

Participant Flow

From July 13, 2018, to December 21, 2019, 122 patients were recruited from 6 U.S. transplant centers and completed the first part of the informed consent and were enrolled in this trial, and 24 (20%) of these received organs from HCV-viremic donors completed the second consent to receive transplant: 13 liver transplants and 11 kidney transplants.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment Arm
Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir starting early post-transplant for total of 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir: Only for patients who fail initial treatment with Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir. Dosage: 400mg/100mg/100mg daily for 12 weeks.
Screening
STARTED
122
Screening
COMPLETED
24
Screening
NOT COMPLETED
98
Main Study
STARTED
24
Main Study
COMPLETED
24
Main Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment Arm
Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir starting early post-transplant for total of 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir: Only for patients who fail initial treatment with Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir. Dosage: 400mg/100mg/100mg daily for 12 weeks.
Screening
received organs from HCV-negative donors
47
Screening
died on the wait-list
2
Screening
remained on the wait list
40
Screening
didn't meet eligibility criteria
3
Screening
withdrew consent
2
Screening
never listed for HCV-viremic donor
1
Screening
developed exclusion criteria
2
Screening
excluded by the investigator due to non-compliance
1

Baseline Characteristics

Prevention of De Novo HCV With Antiviral HCV Therapy Post-Liver and Post-Kidney Transplant

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Transplant Recipients
n=24 Participants
Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir:Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir starting early post-transplant for total of 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir:Only for patients who fail initial treatment with Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir. \[no patients failed initial treatment\] Dosage: 400mg/100mg/100mg daily for12 weeks.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
57 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · White
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Black
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
nonalcohol steatohepatitis
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
alcohol
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
HCV/alcohol
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
hemochromatosis
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
hypertension
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
diabetes
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
polycystic disease
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
chronic nephritis
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Etiology of end-stage disease
immunoglobulin A nephropathy
2 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks after end of treatment

Population: All patients with HC viremia documented post-transplant. 1 participant did not develop HCV viremia post transplant therefore was not included in the count of participants for this outcome.

The primary outcome was sustained virologic response, defined as HCV RNA below the lower limit of quantification 12 weeks after treatment completion (SVR12). Secondary outcomes included the proportion of patients with SVR24 defined as HCV RNA \< lower limit of quantification 24 weeks after the end of treatment; with viral relapse defined as HCV RNA \<LLOQ at end of treatment with subsequent quantifiable HCV RNA; and with on-treatment virologic breakthrough defined as \> 1 log increase in viral RNA after treatment week 1. Safety was measured as the adverse events and serious adverse events attributed by the investigator to HCV infection or antiviral therapy; the proportion of recipients who prematurely discontinued antiviral therapy before the planned end of treatment; and patient and graft survival at 6 months post-transplant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Arm
n=23 Participants
Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir starting early post-transplant for total of 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir: Only for patients who fail initial treatment with Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir. Dosage: 400mg/100mg/100mg daily for 12 weeks.
Proportion of Participants With HCV RNA Level Below Limits of Quantification (LOQ)
23 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks after start of treatment

Population: 1 participant did not develop HCV viremia post transplant therefore was not included in the count of participants for this outcome.

1 of 23 patients prematurely discontinued antiviral therapy due to intercurrent graft-versus-host disease that progressed to multiorgan failure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Arm
n=23 Participants
Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir starting early post-transplant for total of 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir: Only for patients who fail initial treatment with Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir. Dosage: 400mg/100mg/100mg daily for 12 weeks.
Safety as Measured by the Proportion of Participants Who Prematurely Discontinue Antiviral Therapy Before the Planned End of Treatment
1 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months from time of liver transplant

Graft and patient survival at 24 weeks after transplant

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Arm
n=24 Participants
Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir starting early post-transplant for total of 12 weeks. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir: Only for patients who fail initial treatment with Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir. Dosage: 400mg/100mg/100mg daily for 12 weeks.
Survival Rate of Patients and Their Allografts 6 Months Post Transplant
23 Participants

Adverse Events

Transplant Recipients

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Transplant Recipients
n=24 participants at risk
Treatment Arm Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks.
Immune system disorders
GVHD
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Immune system disorders
Rejection
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Hepatobiliary disorders
Biliary sclerosis
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Cardiac disorders
cardiomyopathy
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Infections and infestations
Fever
20.8%
5/24 • Number of events 7 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangitis
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Fracture
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Renal and urinary disorders
Delayed graft function
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Renal and urinary disorders
Ureteral stricture
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Cardiac disorders
Supraventricular tachycardia
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Surgical and medical procedures
Bleeding
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Surgical and medical procedures
Pancreatitis
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal bleeding
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Renal and urinary disorders
hyperkalemia
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Transplant Recipients
n=24 participants at risk
Treatment Arm Single Arm: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Dosage: 400mg/100mg. Once daily for 12 weeks.
Hepatobiliary disorders
abnormal liver tests
20.8%
5/24 • Number of events 5 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
anemia
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Renal and urinary disorders
hematuria
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated creatinine
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
leukopenia
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
AEs were graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 4.03, published June 2010

Additional Information

Norah Terrault

University of Southern California

Phone: 323-442-5100

Results disclosure agreements

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