The New LC-MS/MS Method for Determination of Unbound Tacrolimus in Plasma
NCT ID: NCT04657562
Last Updated: 2022-04-22
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
380 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2020-08-01
2023-05-31
Brief Summary
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It is generally accepted that only protein-unbound drug molecules can cross cellular membranes, which imply that TDM of free tacrolimus fraction may be of paramount importance and improve clinical management of organ recipients.
Whole blood TAC concentrations and dose requirements are strongly associated with CYP3A5 polymorphism. Routine CYP3A5 genotyping on the waiting lists might be useful to guide tacrolimus dosing.
This interdisciplinary project tackles the research problem from three angles - biochemistry, genetics and clinical observation. The primary goal of the study is to evaluate clinical usefulness of different TDM protocols in patients after kidney and liver transplantation.
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Detailed Description
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The investigators hypothesize that:
1. There is a correlation of free TAC level with drug toxicity on one hand, and graft rejection and underimmunosuppression despite target whole blood concentration on the other.
2. CYP3A5 expressors and non-expressors will present different levels of TAC in both whole blood C0 and free TAC C0 as well as different effectiveness and toxicity profiles.
3. The concentration of free TAC is related to changes in the concentration of blood components, thus it is possible to derive the equation for calculating free TAC concentration as a useful tool for the drug dosage adjustment
Study design
Objectives:
Phase 1) A primary objective of this study is to develop and validate a new method for unbound tacrolimus measurement. - Published: 12 March 2022 (https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics14030632)
Phase 2) A primary objective is to calculate free fraction of TAC from hematocrit level, albumin concentration and routine whole blood TAC C0 to predict dose adjustment more accurately. The generated equation will be plotted against CYP3A polymorphisms.
Phase 3) A primary objective is to look for a correlation between unbound TAC level in an ultrafiltrate with graft rejection episodes.
Secondary endpoints:
A complex comparison of different methods of determination of TAC concentration in whole blood, plasma and ultrafiltrate is planned.
The benefit of genotyping before administration of TAC for dose prediction will be evaluated.
The studied groups:
1. 40 consecutive kidney or liver transplant recipients on TAC-based immunosuppression.
2. 300 kidney transplant recipients attending the local outpatient clinic.
3. 40 kidney transplant recipients experiencing acute rejection of the renal allograft.
TAC measurements:
Measurements of unbound tacrolimus concentrations in plasma ultrafiltrate and tacrolimus concentrations in plasma and whole blood will be performed using a Nexera LC System with LCMS-8050 MS triple quadrupole with ascomycin and deuterated tacrolimus as internal standards.
Genotyping:
DNA of patients will be purified and analyzed using RT-PCR for CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 polymorphisms Study duration: The study is scheduled for 3 years: 2.5 years for collection of samples, 0.5 year for analysis and publication of the results.
Efficacy variables: Standard monitoring of blood and urine laboratory parameters, whole blood TAC trough level (C0), plasma TAC concentration, free TAC concentration in plasma ultrafiltrate, TAC daily doses.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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De novo renal/liver transplant recipients
The group of 40 consecutive adult (age \> 18 years) male and female recipients of deceased kidney or liver transplant from the Regional Qualification Center (Warsaw, Poland).
Tacrolimus
Prevention of rejection in kidney or liver transplant: a standard immunosuppressive therapy according to international protocols.
Unbound tacrolimus measurement
Unbound tacrolimus measurement in plasma ultrafiltrate.
CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genotyping
DNA purification and genotyping
Random renal transplant recipients
The group of 300 random adult (age \> 18 years) male and female recipients of deceased kidney attending the local outpatient clinic.
Tacrolimus
Prevention of rejection in kidney or liver transplant: a standard immunosuppressive therapy according to international protocols.
Unbound tacrolimus measurement
Unbound tacrolimus measurement in plasma ultrafiltrate.
CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genotyping
DNA purification and genotyping
Renal transplant recipients experiencing graft rejection
The group of 40 consecutive adult (age \> 18 years) male and female recipients of deceased kidney experiencing acute rejection of the renal allograft.
Tacrolimus
Prevention of rejection in kidney or liver transplant: a standard immunosuppressive therapy according to international protocols.
Unbound tacrolimus measurement
Unbound tacrolimus measurement in plasma ultrafiltrate.
CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genotyping
DNA purification and genotyping
Interventions
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Tacrolimus
Prevention of rejection in kidney or liver transplant: a standard immunosuppressive therapy according to international protocols.
Unbound tacrolimus measurement
Unbound tacrolimus measurement in plasma ultrafiltrate.
CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genotyping
DNA purification and genotyping
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Medical University of Warsaw
OTHER
National Science Centre, Poland
OTHER_GOV
Responsible Party
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Karola Warzyszyńska
Medical Doctor
Principal Investigators
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Karola Warzyszyńska, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw
Locations
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Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw
Warsaw, , Poland
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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2019/33/N/NZ7/01631
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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