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Abatacept Conversion in Kidney Transplantation

Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Renal Transplant Recipient
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04955366
Lead Sponsor
Emory University
Brief Summary

This is a single center, randomized, controlled phase 2b, conversion trial. This protocol has been developed to answer the question: Can patients be safely converted from monthly belatacept IV infusions to abatacept subcutaneous injections without a decrease in kidney function.The primary objective will be the difference in estimated GFR (eGFR) for abatacept and belatacept groups using a monthly repeated measures model between randomization and 12 months.

Detailed Description

This is a single center, randomized, controlled phase 2b, conversion trial. This protocol has been developed to answer the question: Can patients be safely converted from monthly belatacept IV infusions to abatacept subcutaneous injections without a decrease in kidney function. Research subjects will be recruited from those who were initiated on belatacept at the time of their kidney transplant and have been stable on belatacept therapy for at least 2 years post-transplant and off CNI therapy for at least 6 months.

A total of 86 subjects will be randomized in equal numbers, 43 patients in each arm. Enrollment of all 86 patients is expected to be completed within 1.5 years. All patients will be actively followed in the study for 24 months following randomization. The patient participation is projected to last a total of 3.5 years with data analysis to follow.

The primary objective will be the difference in estimated GFR (eGFR) for abatacept and belatacept groups using a monthly repeated measures model between randomization and 12 months.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
86
Inclusion Criteria

Individuals who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for enrollment as study participants:

  1. Adult (age ≥18 years currently)

  2. First-time renal transplant recipients of either living donor or deceased donor

    1. Treatment with belatacept from the time of transplant
    2. At least 2 years post-transplant and off CNI therapy for at least 6 months
  3. Patients at low immunologic risk

    1. First time transplant
    2. HLA antibody screen with PRA < 80% against class I and class II antigens
    3. Negative crossmatch (actual or virtual)
    4. No donor specific anti-HLA antibody (DSA)
    5. No more than one episode of rejection (Banff grade 1A or greater)
    6. No episodes of rejection (borderline or greater) within the last 6 months prior to study participation
    7. No rejection of Banff grade IIB or greater
  4. Immunosuppression consisting of belatacept (5mg/kg q 1M), mycophenolate mofetil (at least 1000 mg daily), or equivalent mycophenolic acid (720 mg daily) or azathioprine (1- 2 mg/kg daily) dose, and prednisone 5 mg daily.

  5. Confirmed Tb screening at the time of transplantation

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who meet any of these criteria are not eligible for enrollment as study participants:

  1. Repeat renal transplant, or multi-organ transplant recipient
  2. History of more than one episode of biopsy-proven acute rejection (Banff grade 1A or greater), or of any episode of rejection of Banff 97 grade IIB or greater, or any rejection (borderline or greater) within the last 6 months
  3. Pregnancy (women of childbearing potential must use adequate contraception during study)
  4. GFR less than 35
  5. Serum creatinine at enrollment more than 30% higher than at 3 months (±4 weeks) prior to randomization
  6. Recent history of clinically significant proteinuria (urinary protein/Cr ratio >1.0)
  7. Receiving belatacept at a dose other than 5 mg/kg body weight
  8. Receiving mycophenolate mofetil at a dose of less than 1000 mg po QD (or mycophenolic acid or azathioprine equivalent).
  9. Receiving prednisone at a dose greater than 5 mg po qd within 3 months of enrollment
  10. Not currently receiving maintenance immunosuppression with prednisone
  11. Active infection, or antibiotic or antiviral drug therapy within 1 month of randomization
  12. Evidence of CMV viremia or clinical CMV infection within the last 3 months prior to randomization.
  13. BK viremia of greater than 4.3 DNA log copies/mL (greater than 20,000 copies/mL) within 3 months of randomization
  14. Known hepatitis B surface antigen-positive or PCR-positive for hepatitis B (testing not required)
  15. Known HIV-positivity (testing not required)
  16. Presence of donor specific antibody by Luminex single antigen bead assay, or antibody screen (% PRA) above 80%.
  17. History of substance abuse or psychiatric disorder not compatible with study adherence and follow up.
  18. History of medical noncompliance
  19. Untreated latent Tb (as determined from prior Tb screening at the time of transplantation)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Belatacept group (Control Group)BelataceptParticipants will receive the following: * Belatacept: 5 mg/kg i.v. monthly * Blood draws for PD studies at baseline/Month 0 and Month 6 fora total of two timepoints. * HLA labs at 6, 12 and 24 months * Basic chemistry panel (CP Basic) every 3 months per clinical protocol for efficacy analysis * Hemoglobin A1c at Screening visit * Urine pregnancy test via test kit for WOCP at Screening visit * BK and CMV testing at 6, 12, and 24 months
Abatacept Group (Conversion Group)AbataceptParticipants will receive the following: * Abatacept 125 mg s.c. weekly * Safety labs every 2 weeks (months 0-3) then monthly (months 4-12) * Blood draws forPK atMonth 6, Month 12, and two random time points in between Month 6 and Month 12 for a total of four time points. * Blood draws for PD studies at baseline/Month0 and Month 6 fora total of two timepoints. * HLA labs at 6, 12 and 24 months * Basic chemistry panel (CP Basic) at each study visit per clinical protocol for efficacy analysis * Hemoglobin A1c at Screening visit * Urine pregnancy test via test kit for WOCP at screening * BK and CMV testing at 6, 12, and 24 months
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in mean estimated GFR (eGFR) between randomization and 12 months post baselineBaseline, 12 months post baseline

Difference in estimated GFR (eGFR) for abatacept and belatacept groups using a monthly repeated measures model between randomization and 12 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Compliance with patient-administered subcutaneous abatacept12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Compliance with patient-administered subcutaneous abatacept

Incidence of events of special interest12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of events of special interest, including CMV viremia, BKV viremia, and serious infections

Incidence of subcutaneous injection site complications12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of subcutaneous injection site complications

First occurrence of graft loss or death post baseline12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

First occurrence of graft loss or death at 6, 12 and 24 months post baseline

Change in eGFR between abatacept and belatacept groups at 24 monthsMonthly until 24 months post baseline

The treatment difference in eGFR between abatacept and belatacept groups at 24 months, using a monthly repeated measures model and a pre-specified acceptable difference, or non-inferiority margin of 5 ml/min/1.73m2.

Number of subjects with biopsy proven acute rejection: Acute Cellular Rejection (ACR)12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence and severity of acute cellular rejection (ACR)

Number of subjects with biopsy proven acute rejection: Antibody Mediated Rejection (AMR)12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence and severity of antibody mediated rejection (AMR) analyses

Number of subjects with de novo anti-donor human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of de novo anti-donor human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies

Number of deaths at 6, 12 and 24 months post baseline12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of death with graft function at 6, 12 and 24 months post baseline

Incidence of adverse events12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of adverse events

Incidence of serious adverse events12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of serious adverse events

Number of participants with kidney transplant biopsies post baseline12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Number of participants with kidney transplant biopsies post baseline

Proportion of subjects treated for ACR/AMR due to clinical suspicion12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Proportion of subjects treated for ACR/AMR due to clinical suspicion

Incidence of death-censored graft loss post baseline12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of death-censored graft loss at 12 and 24 months

Proportion of subjects who develop de-novo, anti-HLA donor specific antibody12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Proportion of subjects who develop de-novo, anti-HLA donor specific antibody

Incidence of any malignancy12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline

Incidence of any malignancy including PTLD

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Emory University Hospital (EUH)

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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