Concentration-controlled Therapy of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
- Registration Number
- NCT01042457
- Lead Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
- Brief Summary
To evaluate therapeutic response to MMF treatment in patients with International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) class III or IV lupus nephritis. Mycophenolic acid levels at 1-hour post dose will be monitored monthly up to 6 months.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 16-60 years.
- Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent (or to obtain consent from parent guardian where applicable) and to comply with the schedule of protocol requirements
- Diagnosis of SLE according to ACR criteria. At least 4 criteria must have been present for the diagnosis of SLE. The 4 criteria do not have to be present at the time of screening
- Active lupus nephritis defined as follows: Biopsy proven (within 16 weeks prior to screening) ISN Class III or IV (A or A/C) not include III(C) IV(C) and VI (>90% chronic irreversible scarring)
Exclusion Criteria
Relates to SLE
- Severe renal impairment as defined by calculated creatinine clearance or MDRD-GFR < 30 ml/min(except creatinine clearance or MDRD-GFR > 50 ml/min in the 12 weeks prior to screening)
- History of serious disease or complication in any organ system that not appropriate to treatment immunosuppressive drug groups.
Related to Treatment
- Previous of any Mycophenolate groups in the 3 months prior to screening.
- Treatment with more than 2 g Cyclophosphamide in the last 6 months period prior to screening.
- Receipt of more than 3 g IV pulse methylprednisolone within the last 3 months prior to screening.
- Receipt of prednisolone dose > 30 mg/day for longer than 30 days within last 3 months prior to screening.
Related to General Health
- Pregnancy or breast feeding mothers.
- Evidence of significant uncontrolled concomitant disease in any organ system not related to SLE.
- History of cancer, including solid tumors, hematological malignancies and carcinoma.
- History of serious recurrent or chronic infection.
- Evidence of current abuse of drugs or alcohol.
Related to Laboratory Findings
- Neutrophile < 1,500/mm3, Hb < 7g/L, Platelet < 50,000/mm3 (except active SLE)
- Positive HBsAg or anti-HCV or anti-HIV.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Mycophenolate mofetil Mycophenolate mofetil -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Response rate of Mycophenolic acid concentration-controlled therapy in active lupus nephritis patients at 6th month 24 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To determine Mycophenolic acid level related side effect. 24 weeks
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie MMF efficacy in ISN/RPS class III/IV lupus nephritis?
How does concentration-controlled MMF compare to standard immunosuppressive regimens in lupus nephritis outcomes?
Which biomarkers correlate with therapeutic response to MMF in proliferative lupus nephritis patients?
What adverse event profiles are associated with MMF concentration monitoring in lupus nephritis?
Are combination therapies with MMF and other immunosuppressants more effective for class IV lupus nephritis?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Chulalongkorn University
🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand