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Tolvaptan Open-label Pilot Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety Study in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00413777
Lead Sponsor
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Brief Summary

This study's purpose is to evaluate the long-term safety of open-label tolvaptan regimens to determine the maximally-tolerated dose and acquire pilot efficacy data in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

Detailed Description

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disease classified by the formation of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. The accumulation of these cysts causes the kidneys to enlarge several times the normal size and leads to the eventual loss of renal function and ultimately results in renal failure in end-stage patients. This is a disease with life-threatening implications to those who have it, and their family members who may also be affected. Aside from early anti-hypertensive control and dietary protein restriction, which are presumed to offer a modest degree of protection, most surviving patients require renal replacement therapy (dialysis and transplant) and suffer from high morbidity and mortality.

A rationale for use of tolvaptan in these genetic disorders has been proven, in principle, through use of a variety of animal models. In these models, tolvaptan is effective in halting or reversing the progression of this renal disease.

The current study is being undertaken in order to evaluate whether tolvaptan, an oral vasopressin V2 receptor inhibitor, will maintain an adequate safety profile and show a potential clinical benefit by reducing total renal volume in the hopes of making an impact upon disease progression.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • Prior participation in designated tolvaptan ADPKD studies (156-04-248, 156-04-249).
  • Able to give Informed Consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Women who are breast feeding and females of childbearing potential who are not using acceptable contraceptive methods.
  • In the opinion of the study investigator or sponsor may present a safety risk.
  • Patients who are unlikely to adequately comply with study procedures.
  • Patients who at Day 1 have an estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) below 30 mL/min or who anticipate renal-replacement therapy within one year of study entry.
  • Patients having contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or gadolinium contrast will be eligible but will not be able to participate in MRI.
  • Patients taking a diuretic within 1 week of enrollment or likely to need diuretic therapy prior to Month 2.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Tolvaptan 45/15 mg/day orally for up to 4 yearsTolvaptanParticipants received tolvaptan 45 mg orally in the morning and 15 mg orally 8 hours later for up to 4 years.
Tolvaptan 60/30 mg/day orally for up to 4 yearsTolvaptanParticipants received tolvaptan 60 mg orally in the morning and 30 mg orally 8 hours later for up to 4 years.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety Assessments Based on Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram (ECG's), Clinical Laboratory Tests, Physical Examinations Are Reported as Adverse Events (AEs) Upon Study Physician Discretion.AEs were recorded from screening (ICF was signed) until 7-Day follow-up

An AE was defined as any new medical problem, or exacerbation of an existing problem, experienced by a participant while enrolled in a study , whether or not it was considered drug-related by the study physician. A treatment-emergent AE (TEAE) was defined as an AE that started after start of study drug treatment; or if the event was continuous from Baseline and was serious, study drug related, or resulted in death, discontinuation.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent Change From Baseline in Renal Volume-Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 12, 24, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 12

TKV was assessed by the central magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rater.

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough Urine Osmolality at Steady State Prior to First Daily Dose.Baseline to Month 36

Spot urine osmolality at trough was determined for urine samples collected immediately prior to morning dosing for Day 1 (Baseline), Months 2, 6, 12, 24, 36 for all participants. Sample was taken after the first morning's void and was provided as a mid-stream, clean catch sample. During the titration period (Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4) and at Month 6, additional samples were collected for the preceding day immediately preceding the 2nd daily dose and at bed-time. These samples allowed derivation of an average nadir of spot urine osmolality concentrations at each dose level and while at steady state during extended tolvaptan administration. At the Month 36 visit, participants were given a urine container and brought back the specimen at Extension Day 1. All participants were fasting.

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough Urine Osmolality at Steady State Prior to Second Daily Dose.Baseline to Month 24

Urine osmolality at steady state (after at least 4 days of dosing) including "absolute trough" prior to the second daily dose.

Samples for this assessment were taken as closely coincident to PK blood sample as practical. During Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Titration Period and at Month 6, additional samples were collected for the preceding day immediately preceding the second daily dose. These samples allowed derivation of an average nadir of spot urine osmolality concentrations at each dose level and while at steady state during extended tolvaptan administration.

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough Urine Osmolality at Steady State Prior to Bedtime.Baseline to Month 24

Urine osmolality at steady state (after at least 4 days of dosing) including "average of troughs" (the mean urine osmolality prior to bedtime).

Samples for this assessment were to be taken as closely coincident to PK blood sample as practical. During Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Titration Period and at Month 6, additional samples were collected for the preceding day at bedtime. These samples allowed derivation of an average nadir of spot urine osmolality concentrations at each dose level and while at steady state during extended tolvaptan administration.

Percent Change From Baseline in Renal Volume.Baseline to Month 36

Total Kidney Volume (TKV) was assessed by the central magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rater.

Change From Pre-dose Baseline in Renal Function Estimated by Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).Baseline to Month 36

GFR was estimated using reciprocal serum creatinine formula. The formula does not adjust for body weight or height, but this may be done to normalize to body surface area. The formula for reciprocal Serum creatinine is: 1/Pcr. (Pcr = serum creatinine concentration \[mg/dL\]). Clinic weight scales were calibrated at least yearly.

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough Urine Osmolality at Steady State Prior to First Daily Dose- Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 6, 12, 24, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 12

Spot urine osmolality at trough was determined for urine samples collected immediately prior to morning dosing for Day 1 (Baseline), Months 2, 6, 12, 24, 36, Extension Day 1, and Extension Month 12 for all participants. Sample was taken after the first morning's void and was provided as a mid-stream, clean catch sample. During the titration period (Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4) and at Month 6, additional samples were collected for the preceding day immediately preceding the 2nd daily dose and at bed-time. These samples allowed derivation of an average nadir of spot urine osmolality concentrations at each dose level and while at steady state during extended tolvaptan administration. At the Month 36 visit, participants were given a urine container and brought back the specimen at Extension Day 1. All participants were fasting.

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough Urine Osmolality at Steady State Prior to Second Daily Dose- Extension.Baseline to Month 24

Urine osmolality at steady state (after at least 4 days of dosing) including "absolute trough" prior to the second daily dose.

Samples for this assessment were taken as closely coincident to PK blood sample as practical. During Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Titration Period and at Month 6, additional samples were collected for the preceding day immediately preceding the second daily dose. These samples allowed derivation of an average nadir of spot urine osmolality concentrations at each dose level and while at steady state during extended tolvaptan administration.

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough Urine Osmolality at Steady State Prior to Bedtime- Extension.Baseline to Month 24

Urine osmolality at steady state (after at least 4 days of dosing) including "average of troughs" (the mean urine osmolality prior to bedtime).

Samples for this assessment were to be taken as closely coincident to PK blood sample as practical. During Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Titration Period and at Month 6, additional samples were collected for the preceding day at bedtime. These samples allowed derivation of an average nadir of spot urine osmolality concentrations at each dose level and while at steady state during extended tolvaptan administration.

Change From Pre-dose Baseline in Renal Function Estimated by GFR- Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 12

GFR was estimated using reciprocal serum creatinine formula. The formula does not adjust for body weight or height, but this may be done to normalize to body surface area. The formula for reciprocal Serum creatinine is: 1/Pcr. (Pcr = serum creatinine concentration \[mg/dL\]). Clinic weight scales were calibrated at least yearly.

Mean Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure (sBP) for Hypertension Assessment.Baseline to Month 36

The participants were seated and resting systolic and diastolic BP for each scheduled assessment was recorded. At each assessment, participants were categorized (based on repeated blood pressure measurements as being normotensive (MAP \< 100 mm Hg and off therapy), high normal (sBP \> 129 and or dBP \> 84 mm Hg off therapy) or hypertensive (sBP \>140 and/or dBP \> 90 mm Hg). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was derived from these values and were not recorded (MAP = diastolic pressure + \[1/3 x pulse pressure (ie systolic - diastolic pressure)\] in mm Hg).

Mean Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure (dBP) for Hypertension Assessment.Baseline to Month 36

The participants were seated and resting systolic and diastolic BP for each scheduled assessment was recorded. At each assessment, participants were categorized (based on repeated blood pressure measurements as being normotensive (MAP \< 100 mm Hg and off therapy), high normal (sBP \> 129 and or dBP \> 84 mm Hg off therapy) or hypertensive (sBP \>140 and/or dBP \> 90 mm Hg). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was derived from these values and were not recorded (MAP = diastolic pressure + \[1/3 x pulse pressure (ie systolic - diastolic pressure)\] in mm Hg).

Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) for Hypertension Assessment.Baseline to Month 36

The participants were seated and resting systolic and diastolic BP for each scheduled assessment was recorded. At each assessment, participants were categorized (based on repeated blood pressure measurements as being normotensive (MAP \< 100 mm Hg and off therapy), high normal (sBP \> 129 and or dBP \> 84 mm Hg off therapy) or hypertensive (sBP \>140 and/or dBP \> 90 mm Hg). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was derived from these values and were not recorded (MAP = diastolic pressure + \[1/3 x pulse pressure (ie systolic - diastolic pressure)\] in mm Hg).

Mean Change From Baseline in sBP for Hypertension Assessment- Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 4, Extension Month 8, Extension Month 12

The participants were seated and resting systolic and diastolic BP for each scheduled assessment was recorded. At each assessment, participants were categorized (based on repeated blood pressure measurements as being normotensive (MAP \< 100 mm Hg and off therapy), high normal (sBP \> 129 and or dBP \> 84 mm Hg off therapy) or hypertensive (sBP \>140 and/or dBP \> 90 mm Hg). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was derived from these values and were not recorded (MAP = diastolic pressure + \[1/3 x pulse pressure (ie systolic - diastolic pressure)\] in mm Hg).

Mean Change From Baseline in dBP for Hypertension Assessment- Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 4, Extension Month 8, Extension Month 12

The participants were seated and resting systolic and diastolic BP for each scheduled assessment was recorded. At each assessment, participants were categorized (based on repeated blood pressure measurements as being normotensive (MAP \< 100 mm Hg and off therapy), high normal (sBP \> 129 and or dBP \> 84 mm Hg off therapy) or hypertensive (sBP \>140 and/or dBP \> 90 mm Hg). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was derived from these values and were not recorded (MAP = diastolic pressure + \[1/3 x pulse pressure (ie systolic - diastolic pressure)\] in mm Hg).

Mean Change From Baseline in MAP for Hypertension Assessment- Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 4, Extension Month 8, Extension Month 12

The participants were seated and resting systolic and diastolic BP for each scheduled assessment was recorded. At each assessment, participants were categorized (based on repeated blood pressure measurements as being normotensive (MAP \< 100 mm Hg and off therapy), high normal (sBP \> 129 and or dBP \> 84 mm Hg off therapy) or hypertensive (sBP \>140 and/or dBP \> 90 mm Hg). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was derived from these values and were not recorded (MAP = diastolic pressure + \[1/3 x pulse pressure (ie systolic - diastolic pressure)\] in mm Hg).

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-assessed Renal Pain Scale.Baseline to Month 36

Participants were asked the question to assess the relative level of pain attributed to their kidneys. This question was, "On a scale of 0 to 10, with zero represented no pain at all and 10 represented the worst pain ever experienced, what was the worst kidney pain experienced in the last 4 months?" If the latest assessment was less than 4 months prior, the question was substituted "since your last visit" for "in the last 4 months". The same interrogator designated to this task was used throughout the study for each participant.

Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-assessed Renal Pain Scale- Extension.Baseline to Months 2, 6, 12, 24, 36, Extension Day 1, Extension Month 12

Participants were asked the question to assess the relative level of pain attributed to their kidneys. This question was, "On a scale of 0 to 10, with zero represented no pain at all and 10 represented the worst pain ever experienced, what was the worst kidney pain experienced in the last 4 months?" If the latest assessment was less than 4 months prior, the question was substituted "since your last visit" for "in the last 4 months". The same interrogator designated to this task was used throughout the study for each participant.

Mean Change From Baseline in Abdominal Girth Measurement.Baseline to Month 36

The participant had a measurement of their abdominal girth recorded. The measurement will be taken with a tape measure extending around the abdomen at the level of the iliac crests laterally and the umbilicus anteriorly. The examiner should also palpate for each kidney and liver edge, noting presence or enlargement. (By definition if the kidneys are palpable they are enlarged, the liver edge may be palpable but not enlarged).

Mean Change From Baseline in Abdominal Girth Measurement- Extension.Baseline to Extension Day 1, Extension Month 12

The participant had a measurement of their abdominal girth recorded. The measurement will be taken with a tape measure extending around the abdomen at the level of the iliac crests laterally and the umbilicus anteriorly. The examiner should also palpate for each kidney and liver edge, noting presence or enlargement. (By definition if the kidneys are palpable they are enlarged, the liver edge may be palpable but not enlarged).

Trial Locations

Locations (11)

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Emory University School of Medicine

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Univerisity of Kansas Medical Center

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

University of Colorado

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Rogosin Institute

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New York, New York, United States

Northwest Renal Clinic

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Davita Clinical Research

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Mayo Medical Center

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Nephrology Clinical Research Center at the University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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