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Targeted Reversal of Inflammation in Pediatric Sepsis-induced MODS

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Pediatric Sepsis-induced Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT05267821
Lead Sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Brief Summary

The TRIPS study is a prospective, multi-center, double-blind, adaptively randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the drug anakinra for reversal of moderate to severe hyperinflammation in children with sepsis-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).

Detailed Description

The TRIPS study is a prospective, multi-center, double-blind, adaptively randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the drug anakinra for reversal of moderate to severe hyperinflammation in children with sepsis-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Eligible subjects will undergo centralized immunophenotyping on day 2 of MODS. Subjects without immunoparalysis (a whole blood ex vivo LPS-induced TNF-alpha production capacity \< 200 pg/ml) and a serum ferritin level of 500 - 2,000 ng/ml or a serum C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 4 mg/dl will be eligible for randomization, along with subjects with a serum ferritin level of 2,000 - 10,000 ng/ml regardless of their TNF-alpha response. Eligible subjects will receive intravenous (IV) anakinra at a dose of 4, 8, 12, or 16 mg/kg/day or placebo for 7 days.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • ≥ 40 weeks corrected gestational age to < 18 years; AND
  • Admission to the PICU or CICU; AND
  • Onset of ≥ 2 new organ dysfunctions within the last 3 calendar days (compared to pre-sepsis baseline) as measured by the modified Proulx criteria; AND
  • Documented or suspected infection as the MODS inciting event.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Weight <3kg; OR
  • Limitation of care order at the time of screening; OR
  • Patients at high likelihood of progression to brain death in opinion of the clinical team; OR
  • Moribund condition in which the patient is unlikely to survive the next 48 hours in opinion of the clinical team; OR
  • History of myeloid leukemia, myelodysplasia, or autoimmune thrombocytopenia; OR
  • Current or prior diagnosis of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or macrophage activation syndrome; OR
  • Peripheral white blood cell count < 1,000 cells/mm3 as the result of myeloablative therapyOR receipt of myeloablative therapy within the previous 14 days; OR
  • Known allergy to anakinra, or E. coli-derived products; OR
  • Known pregnancy; OR
  • Lactating females; OR
  • Receipt of anakinra or GM-CSF within the previous 28 days; OR
  • Resolution of MODS by MODS Day 2; OR
  • Previous enrollment in the TRIPS study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboIV placebo x 7 days
Anakinra 4 mg/kg/dayAnakinraIV Anakinra 4mg/kg/day x 7 days
Anakinra 8 mg/kg/dayAnakinraIV Anakinra 8 mg/kg/day x 7 days
Anakinra 16 mg/kg/dayAnakinraIV Anakinra 16 mg/kg/day x 7 days
Anakinra 12 mg/kg/dayAnakinraIV Anakinra 12 mg/kg/day x 7 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cumulative 28-day Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction (PELOD-2) score28 days from randomization

The cumulative Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction (PELOD)-2 score over 28 days from randomization. The range of daily PELOD-2 scores is from 0 - 33, with higher scores representing worse organ function.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
3-month functional status3 months post-randomization

The change in Functional Status Score (FSS) from baseline to 3-months post-randomization. The FSS score ranges from 6 - 30, with higher scores indicating worse functional status.

3-month health-related quality of life3 months post-randomization

The change in Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (PedsQL) score from baseline to 3-months post-randomization. The PedsQL score ranges from 0 - 100, with higher values indicating better quality of life.

Trial Locations

Locations (27)

University of California, Davis

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Sacremento, California, United States

Riley Children's Hospital

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Arkansas Children's Hospital

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland

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Oakland, California, United States

Children's Hospital of Orange County

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Orange, California, United States

Benioff Children's Hospital - Mission Bay

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San Francisco, California, United States

Children's Hospital Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Children's National Medical Center

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

CS Mott Children's Hospital

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Children's Hospital of Michigan

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Children's Hospital of Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

University of Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Mercy Children's Hospital

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Duke University

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Pennsylvania State University

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Medical University of South Carolina

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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Texas Children's Hospital

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Houston, Texas, United States

Children's Hospital of San Antonio

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Primary Children's Hospital

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Medical College of Wisconsin

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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