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The PRIMO Study: Paricalcitol Capsules Benefits Renal Failure Induced Cardiac Morbidity in Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3/4

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Kidney Disease
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Interventions
Drug: placebo
Registration Number
NCT00497146
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Brief Summary

To evaluate the effects of paricalcitol capsules on cardiac structure and function over 48 weeks in patients with Stage 3/4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) who had left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).

Detailed Description

Patients who met the inclusion criteria and did not meet any of the exclusion criteria were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to each treatment group to receive paricalcitol capsules or placebo. A stratified randomization scheme was used to ensure balance among treatment groups with respect to country, gender, and baseline renin angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitor use (yes/no).

Participants who completed the 48-Week Treatment Period could continue on in the ongoing Long-term Follow-up Period that was to last 18 months, with study visits at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months post Treatment Week 48 Visit. Participants did not receive study drug, nor were they to have undergone echocardiogram/MRI procedures during the Long-term Follow-up Period.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
227
Inclusion Criteria
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) between 15-60 mL/min/1.73 m^2

  • Serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) value between 50-300 pg/mL

  • Corrected serum calcium level 8.0-10.0 mg/dL (2.0-2.5 mmol/L)

  • Phosphorous level less than or equal to 5.2 mg/dL (1.68 mmol/L)

  • Serum albumin greater than or equal to 3.0 g/dL (30 g/L)

  • Echocardiogram results of:

    • Females: Left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction greater than or equal to 50% and septal wall thickness between 11-17 mm; and,
    • Males: LV ejection fraction greater than or equal to 50% and septal wall thickness between 12-18 mm
  • If the subject is receiving renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors the dose must have been stable for greater than one month prior to the Screening Period. However, the subject may have switched to different brands but at equivalent doses as determined by the study physician during the month prior to the Screening Period.

  • Subject must have a technically adequate baseline cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Exclusion Criteria
  • Subject has previously been on active vitamin D therapy within the four weeks prior to the Screening Period
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Subject is expected to initiate renal replacement therapy within one year
  • Subject is taking calcitonin, bisphosphonates, cinacalcet, glucocorticoids (except topical or inhaled glucocorticoids)
  • Subject had clinically significant coronary artery disease (CAD) within 3 months prior to the Screening Period, defined as either hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or unstable angina; new onset angina with positive functional study or coronary angiogram revealing stenosis; or coronary revascularization procedure.
  • Subject had major cardiac valve abnormality linked with LVH and/or diastolic dysfunction, defined as either aortic valve area ≤ 1.5 cm^2 or a mean gradient of > 20 mmHg; or regurgitation lesions; more than moderate mitral regurgitation, or more than moderate aortic regurgitation.
  • Subject had asymmetric septal hypertrophy defined as septal wall thickness/posterior wall thickness ratio > 1.5 based on screening echocardiogram.
  • Subject had a severe cerebrovascular accident (CVA) within the last 3 months (e.g., hemorrhagic) prior to screening.
  • Subject had full remission from a malignancy for less than 1 year except completely excised non-melanoma skin cancer (e.g., basal or squamous carcinoma) or any history of bone metastasis.
  • Subject had comorbid conditions (e.g., advanced malignancy, advanced liver disease) with a life expectancy less than 1 year.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboplaceboParticipants received 2 placebo capsules once a day for up to 48 weeks. Participants who completed the 48-week Treatment Period could continue in the Long-term Follow-up Period for an additional 18 months. Participants did not receive study drug during the Long-term Follow-up Period.
ParicalcitolparicalcitolParticipants received paricalcitol capsules 2 µg once a day (two 1 µg paricalcitol capsules), for up to 48 weeks. Participants who completed the 48-week Treatment Period could continue in the Long-term Follow-up Period for an additional 18 months. Participants did not receive study drug during the Long-term Follow-up Period.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Left Ventricular Mass Index (LVMI) Over 48 Weeks Measured by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Baseline to 48 weeks

The Central Cardiac MRI Core Laboratory (CCL) interpreted and analyzed all cardiac MRI data. Left Ventricular Mass (LVM) was normalized to the participant's height by the following equation to obtain LVMI: LVM (grams) divided by height (meters)\^2.7.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Ratio of Peak E Wave Velocity to Lateral E Wave Velocity (E/E')Baseline to 48 weeks

The ratio of peak E wave velocity to lateral E wave velocity (E/E') is a measure of diastolic function.

Change in Isovolumetric Relaxation Time (IVRT)Baseline to 48 weeks

Isovolumetric relaxation time (IVRT) is a measure of diastolic function.

Change in Left Atrial VolumeBaseline to 48 weeks

Left atrial volume is a measure of diastolic function.

Change in Progression of Aortic ComplianceBaseline to 48 weeks

Change from baseline to Week 48 in aortic compliance.

Change in Plasma Triiodothyronine (T3)Baseline to 48 weeks

Plasma triiodothyronine (T3) is a biological and inflammatory marker.

Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)Baseline to 48 weeks

High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a biological and inflammatory marker.

Change in Progression of Thoraco-abdominal Aortic Plaque VolumeBaseline to 48 weeks

Change from baseline to Week 48 in thoraco-abdominal aortic plaque volume.

Change in Progression of Left Ventricular End-systolic Volume IndexBaseline to 48 weeks

Change from baseline to Week 48 in left ventricular end-systolic volume index.

Change in Progression of Left Ventricular Ejection FractionBaseline to 48 weeks

Change from baseline to Week 48 in left ventricular ejection fraction.

Change in Diastolic Mitral Annular Relaxation Velocity (E')Baseline to 48 weeks

Diastolic mitral annular relaxation velocity (lateral E wave velocity; E') is a measure of diastolic function.

Change in Progression of Thoraco-abdominal Aortic Wall VolumeBaseline to 48 weeks

Change from baseline to Week 48 in thoraco-abdominal aortic wall volume

Change in E-wave Deceleration Time (DT)Baseline to 48 weeks

E-wave deceleration time (DT) is a measure of diastolic function.

Change in Interleukin-6 (IL-6)Baseline to 48 weeks

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a biological and inflammatory marker.

Change in Troponin-TBaseline to 48 weeks

Troponin-T is a biological and inflammatory marker.

Change in B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)Baseline to 48 weeks

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a biological and inflammatory marker.

Change in Progression of Left Ventricular End-diastolic Volume IndexBaseline to 48 weeks

Change from baseline to Week 48 in left ventricular end-diastolic volume index.

Trial Locations

Locations (71)

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7251

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Moscow, Russian Federation

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8228

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Taipei, Taiwan

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8881

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Bucharest, Romania

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8518

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Bucharest, Romania

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8867

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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7257

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San Dimas, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7261

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Houston, Texas, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8058

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Houston, Texas, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7263

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Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8062

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8864

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San Diego, California, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7245

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7830

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8070

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Naples, Italy

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7816

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Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7727

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7725

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7824

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8861

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Miami, Florida, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 18882

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Meridian, Idaho, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7823

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 18881

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Rockville, Maryland, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7817

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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7249

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Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8868

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7828

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St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7826

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 14442

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8865

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7825

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Murray, Utah, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8493

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Adelaide, Australia

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8866

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Provo, Utah, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8506

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Liverpool, Australia

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8507

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Parkville, Australia

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 9581

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Reservoir, Australia

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 9582

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Richmond, Australia

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8500

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Westmead, Australia

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8245

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Prague, Czech Republic

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8246

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Prague 4, Czech Republic

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8499

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Prague 6, Czech Republic

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 6630

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Luebeck, Germany

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 6692

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Dortmund, Germany

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 9723

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Duesseldorf, Germany

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 6622

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Wuerzburg, Germany

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7268

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Nettetal, Germany

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 10626

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Lido di Camaiore, Italy

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8519

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Lodz, Poland

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8060

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Rome, Italy

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7269

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Ponce, Puerto Rico

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7702

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Humacao, Puerto Rico

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7266

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Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7818

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Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7712

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7270

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8514

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Iasi, Romania

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 22682

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Moscow, Russian Federation

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8009

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Moscow, Russian Federation

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8883

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Barcelona, Spain

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8358

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Barcelona, Spain

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8884

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Taipei, Taiwan

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8234

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Hsin-Chuang City, Taiwan

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8882

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Santander (Cantabria), Spain

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8356

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Madrid, Spain

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7250

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Moscow, Russian Federation

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8229

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Taoyuan, Taiwan

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8823

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Coventry, United Kingdom

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 8355

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Madrid, Spain

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 6567

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7260

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Orlando, Florida, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7262

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Site Reference ID/Investigator# 7248

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Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

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