L-Arginine and Spironolactone Trial in Dialysis-Dependent ESRD
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal DiseaseHemodialysis
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT01855334
- Lead Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Brief Summary
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of death in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). New research suggests that the high risk of death may be partly due to high levels of fibrosis and a loss of small blood vessels in the heart of patients with dialysis-dependent ESRD. This study is designed to compare the effects of two different drugs, spironolactone and L-arginine, with placebo on structure and function of the heart in individuals with dialysis-dependent ESRD.
- Detailed Description
We hypothesize that that abnormalities in aldosterone and nitric oxide (NO) homeostasis contribute to the progression of microvascular disease and myocardial fibrosis in ESRD and that agents designed to restore normal aldosterone and NO homeostasis will improve microvascular and diastolic cardiac function in the heart of individuals with dialysis dependent ESRD. We will test 2 specific agents: The mineralocorticoid receptor blocker spironolactone; and L-arginine, an agent which improves NO bioavailability. Two specific aims will be addressed using a prospective, double-blinded, 2x2 factorial trial in dialysis dependent patients with ESRD. Subjects will be randomized to placebo, spironolactone plus placebo, L-arginine plus placebo, or combination spironolactone and L-arginine therapy. Diastolic cardiac function will be assessed using tissue Doppler index (TDI) determined mitral annular velocities (E') on LV echocardiography, and microvascular supply will be assessed using CFR-the ratio of hyperemic to resting myocardial blood flow-measured by positron emission tomography (PET) scans at baseline, 2 weeks and after 9 months of randomized therapy.
This randomized trial of spironolactone and L-arginine will provide important data about the contributions of aldosterone and NO to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in ESRD, will demonstrate the therapeutic potential of L-arginine and spironolactone as as targeted cardiovascular therapies for use in ESRD, and will provide important insights into the underlying pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in ESRD. The results generated will provide the data needed to design large-scale trials testing whether spironolactone or L-arginine can improve mortality or cardiovascular outcomes in ESRD.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
- Chronic dialysis therapy for End Stage Renal Disease
- Age 21-85
- Hyperkalemia requiring unscheduled dialysis within 3 months
- Pre-dialysis potassium ≥6.5 meq/L within 3 months
- Hypotension defined as SBP <100
- Recurrent intra-dialytic hypotension defined as recurrent cramping, light-headedness, or hypotension requiring infusion of saline or other intervention or otherwise limiting ability to achieve dry weight. Or SBP <80
- History of myocardial infarction
- History of coronary artery bypass surgery
- Non revascularized coronary disease >90%
- Mitral valve repair or replacement
- Severe mitral valve disease
- Renal transplant expected within 9 months
- Expected survival < 9 months
- Pregnant
- Prisoners
- Unable to provide consent
- Allergy to spironolactone or L-arginine
- Digitalis use
- 1st or 2nd degree heart block
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- FACTORIAL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Spironolactone + Placebo Spironolactone Spironolactone 25 mg by mouth daily + Placebo L-arginine-liquid formulation by mouth 3 times daily Spironolactone + Placebo Placebo Spironolactone 25 mg by mouth daily + Placebo L-arginine-liquid formulation by mouth 3 times daily Double Placebo Placebo Placebo spironolactone-1 tablet by mouth daily + Placebo L-arginine liquid formulation by mouth 3 times daily Spironolactone + L-arginine Spironolactone Spironolactone 25 mg daily + L-arginine 3 grams orally 3 times daily Spironolactone + L-arginine L-arginine Spironolactone 25 mg daily + L-arginine 3 grams orally 3 times daily L-arginine + Placebo L-arginine L-arginine 3 grams by mouth 3 times daily + Placebo spironolactone 1 tablet by mouth daily L-arginine + Placebo Placebo L-arginine 3 grams by mouth 3 times daily + Placebo spironolactone 1 tablet by mouth daily
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in coronary Flow Reserve (PET) Between baseline and 9 months Coronary flow reserve will be measured using rest and stress 13N ammonia myocardial positron emission tomography (PET) at baseline and 9 months
Change in left ventricular diastolic function Between baseline and 9 months Left ventricular diastolic function will be measured using mitral annular E' on tissue doppler index echocardiography at baseline and 9 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hyperkalemia Up to 9 months Hyperkalemia requiring extra dialysis, adjustment in dialysate potassium, or discontinuation of therapy
Hypotension Up to 9 months Symptomatic or intradialytic hypotension up to 9 months
Change in hyperemic myocardial blood flow Between baseline and 9 months Combined cardiovascular safety Up to 9 months Combined rate of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or hospitalization
Change in left ventricular mass index Between baseline and 9 months Association between change in coronary flow reserve (CFR) and change in diastolic function-tissue doppler index (E') Between baseline and 9 months Change in early diastolic function (E') Between baseline and 2 weeks Cardiovascular death Up to 9 months Association between coronary flow reserve (CFR) and tissue doppler index (E') Baseline Change in resting myocardial blood flow Between baseline and 9 months Change in coronary vascular resistance Between 0 and 9 months Change in early coronary flow reserve Between baseline and 2 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (3)
Brigham & Women's Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States