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Study Investigating a Standard Regimen in de Novo Kidney Transplant Patients Versus a Calcineurin Inhibitor (CNI)-Free Regimen and a CNI-low Dose Regimen

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Kidney Transplantation
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00514514
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare renal function of immunosuppressive regimens with different relevance of the calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) cyclosporine: standard dose CNI, low dose CNI, CNI free in de novo kidney transplant patients after 12 months of therapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
802
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CNI standard regimenSandimmun OptoralMyfortic, Sandimmun Optoral and corticosteroids
CNI standard regimenSimulect®Myfortic, Sandimmun Optoral and corticosteroids
CNI free regimenSandimmun OptoralCNI free regimen: comprising the following steps for switching treatment: Step 1 at BL2 + 1 day: Myfortic, Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral (50% of standard dose) and corticosteroids Step 2 at BL2 + 8 days: Myfortic, Certican 3 mg and corticosteroids
CNI low regimenEverolimusCNI low regimen: comprising the following steps for switching treatment: Step 1 at BL2 + 1 day: Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral and corticosteroids Step 2 at BL2 + 8 days: Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral (low dose) and corticosteroids
CNI low regimenSandimmun OptoralCNI low regimen: comprising the following steps for switching treatment: Step 1 at BL2 + 1 day: Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral and corticosteroids Step 2 at BL2 + 8 days: Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral (low dose) and corticosteroids
CNI standard regimenMyforticMyfortic, Sandimmun Optoral and corticosteroids
CNI free regimenEverolimusCNI free regimen: comprising the following steps for switching treatment: Step 1 at BL2 + 1 day: Myfortic, Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral (50% of standard dose) and corticosteroids Step 2 at BL2 + 8 days: Myfortic, Certican 3 mg and corticosteroids
CNI free regimenMyforticCNI free regimen: comprising the following steps for switching treatment: Step 1 at BL2 + 1 day: Myfortic, Certican 1.5 mg, Sandimmun Optoral (50% of standard dose) and corticosteroids Step 2 at BL2 + 8 days: Myfortic, Certican 3 mg and corticosteroids
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
GFR Via Nankivell Method at Month 12 - CNI-Free vs Standard RegimenFrom randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 12 post-transplant

Demonstrate superiority of CNI-Free vs Standard Regimen in GFR using the Nankivell formula (GFR = 6.7 / Scr + BW / 4 - Surea / 2-100 / (height)² + C where where Scr is the serum creatinine concentration expressed in mmol/L, BW the body weight in kilograms, Surea the serum urea in mmol/L, height in m, and the constant C is 35 for male and 25 for female patients. The calculated GFR is expressed in mL/min per 1.73m², last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model, with treatment, center, donor type (deceased vs. living) as factors and BL2-value at V4/M3/BL2 as covariate. P-values are not adjusted

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
GFR Via Nankivell Formula at Month 12 - All RegimensFrom randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 12 post-transplant

Change in GFR using the Nankivell formula (GFR = 6.7 / Scr + BW / 4 - Surea / 2-100 / (height)² + C where where Scr is the serum creatinine concentration expressed in mmol/L, BW the body weight in kilograms, Surea the serum urea in mmol/L, height in m, and the constant C is 35 for male and 25 for female patients. The calculated GFR is expressed in mL/min per 1.73m², last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model, with treatment, center, donor type (deceased vs. living) as factors and BL2-value at V4/M3/BL2 as covariate.

GFR at Month 12 Utilizing Cockcroft-Gault FormulaFrom randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 12 post-transplant

Cockcroft-Gault formula: For men: GFR= ((140-age) × body weight in kg)∕(72 x serum creatinine in mg∕dl)For women: GFR= (0.85×(140-age) × body weight in kg)∕(72 x serum creatinine in mg/dl), ), last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model

GFR at Month 12 Utilizing Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) MethodFrom randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 12 post-transplant

Change in GFR (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease calculated using the -MDRD formulat:

For men: GFR = 170 × (serum creatinine -0,999)×(age-0,176) x (urea nitrogen -0,17) × (albumin0,318) For women: GFR = 170 × (serum creatinine -0,999) × (age-0,176) × (urea nitrogen -0,17) x (albumin0,318) × 0.762 with urea nitrogen = urea / 2.144. ), last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model, with treatment, center, donor type (deceased vs. living) as factors and BL2-value at V4/M3/BL2 as covariate.

Efficacy Event Data From Baseline 2 (Month 3) to Month 6From Baseline 2 (Month 3) to Month 6

Efficacy events were: Biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR), graft loss, death, and treatment failure (defined as composite endpoint of BPAR, graft loss, death, loss to follow-up, discontinuation due to lack of efficacy or due to toxicity).

Mean Change in Serum Creatinine From Month 3 to Month 12From randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 12 post-transplant

Change in venous blood serum creatinine. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model

Efficacy Event Data Baseline 2 (Month 3) to Month 12From Baseline 2 (Month 3) to Month 12

Efficacy events were: Biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR), graft loss, death, and treatment failure (defined as composite endpoint of BPAR, graft loss, death, loss to follow-up, discontinuation due to lack of efficacy or due to toxicity).

Change From BL2 (Month 3) to Month 12 in Cardiovascular Risk (Framingham Score; 10-year Cardiovascular Risk)From Baseline 2 (Month 3) to Month 12

The Framingham Score (based on LDL cholesterol level) estimates the coronary heart disease risk (%) of developing one of the following coronary heart diseases: angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, or coronary disease death, over the course of 10 years.

GFR Calculated Via Nankivell Formula at Month 60From randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 60

Change in GFR using the Nankivell formula (GFR = 6.7 / Scr + BW / 4 - Surea / 2-100 / (height)² + C where where Scr is the serum creatinine concentration expressed in mmol/L, BW the body weight in kilograms, Surea the serum urea in mmol/L, height in m, and the constant C is 35 for male and 25 for female patients. The calculated GFR is expressed in mL/min per 1.73m², last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model, with treatment, center, donor type (deceased vs. living) as factors and BL2-value at V4/M3/BL2 as covariate.

GFR at Month 60 Utilizing Cockcroft-Gault FormulaFrom randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 60 post-transplant

Cockcroft-Gault formula: For men: GFR= ((140-age) × body weight in kg)∕(72 x serum creatinine in mg∕dl) For women: GFR= (0.85×(140-age) × body weight in kg)∕(72 x serum creatinine in mg/dl), ), last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model

GFR at Month 60 Utilizing Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) MethodFrom randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 60 post-transplant

Change in GFR (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease calculated using the -MDRD formulat:

For men: GFR = 170 × (serum creatinine -0,999)×(age-0,176) x (urea nitrogen -0,17) × (albumin0,318) For women: GFR = 170 × (serum creatinine -0,999) × (age-0,176) × (urea nitrogen -0,17) x (albumin0,318) × 0.762 with urea nitrogen = urea / 2.144. ), last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model, with treatment, center, donor type (deceased vs. living) as factors and BL2-value at V4/M3/BL2 as covariate.

Mean Change in Serum Creatinine From Month 3 to Month 60From randomization at BL2 (Month 3) to Month 60 post-transplant

Change in venous blood serum creatinine. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) was used for imputation of missing values, ANCOVA model

Efficacy Event Data After Month 12 to Month 60Events starting after Month 12

Efficacy events were: Biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR), graft loss, death, and treatment failure (defined as composite endpoint of BPAR, graft loss, death, loss to follow-up, discontinuation due to lack of efficacy or due to toxicity).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novartis Investigative Site

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Bern, Switzerland

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