Trial Outcomes & Findings for Trial to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Tacrolimus Extended-Release (Astagraf XL) in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients (NCT NCT03194321)

NCT ID: NCT03194321

Last Updated: 2022-01-19

Results Overview

To determine the safety of tacrolimus extended-release in HS kidney transplant recipients after desensitization with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and rituximab +/- plasma exchange (PLEX) per the standard of care and alemtuzumab induction. This will be measured by the rate of serious adverse events (SAEs) and treatment failure. Treatment failure is defined as a composite of biopsy proven acute rejection (BPAR), graft failure, or death. BPAR is defined as ≥ Banff 1A using the Banff 2007 criteria.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 months

Results posted on

2022-01-19

Participant Flow

Male and female HLA sensitized (HS) renal transplantation patients, 18 years of age and over, receiving a cadaveric or living donor kidney transplant may enter the study. Patients must receive desensitization therapy. Twenty patients will be enrolled at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) for this pilot study. Patients who discontinue the study prematurely will not be replaced.

Of the total 31 participants ages 18 years and older screened, 20 were enrolled in this single-center, open-label single-arm, non-controlled study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Overall Study
STARTED
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
17
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
Overall Study
Travel for Follow-up
1

Baseline Characteristics

Trial to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Tacrolimus Extended-Release (Astagraf XL) in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
n=20 Participants
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Continuous
45 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.4956 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
13 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: All participants who completed their 12 month visit were assessed.

To determine the safety of tacrolimus extended-release in HS kidney transplant recipients after desensitization with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and rituximab +/- plasma exchange (PLEX) per the standard of care and alemtuzumab induction. This will be measured by the rate of serious adverse events (SAEs) and treatment failure. Treatment failure is defined as a composite of biopsy proven acute rejection (BPAR), graft failure, or death. BPAR is defined as ≥ Banff 1A using the Banff 2007 criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
n=17 Participants
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events and Treatment Failure
Active/Chronic Antibody Mediated Rejection (cABMR)
2 Participants
Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events and Treatment Failure
Chronic active Cell Mediated Rejection (CMR)/Antibody Mediated Rejection (ABMR)
2 Participants
Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events and Treatment Failure
Early Transplant Glomerulopathy (TG)
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events and Treatment Failure
Cell Mediated Rejection (CMR)
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events and Treatment Failure
Infections (i.e. BK Viremia, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)))
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Transplant, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months

Population: All participants enrolled were assessed. Number of participants analyzed differed due to study withdrawals prior to 12 months.

To observe the change in DSA as defined by the DSA RIS, which is defined by: 0 points for no DSA, 2 points for each weak DSA (MFI \<5,000), 5 points for each moderate DSA (MFI 5,000 -10,000), and 10 points for each strong DSA (MFI \>10,000).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
n=20 Participants
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Change in Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) as Defined by the DSA Relative Intensity Score (RIS)
DSA RIS @ Transplant
3.21 DSA Relative Intensity Score
Standard Deviation 2.86
Change in Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) as Defined by the DSA Relative Intensity Score (RIS)
DSA RIS @ Month 1
0.79 DSA Relative Intensity Score
Standard Deviation 1.69
Change in Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) as Defined by the DSA Relative Intensity Score (RIS)
DSA RIS @ Month 3
0.64 DSA Relative Intensity Score
Standard Deviation 1.97
Change in Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) as Defined by the DSA Relative Intensity Score (RIS)
DSA RIS @ Month 6
0.93 DSA Relative Intensity Score
Standard Deviation 2.70
Change in Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) as Defined by the DSA Relative Intensity Score (RIS)
DSA RIS @ Month 9
0.86 DSA Relative Intensity Score
Standard Deviation 2.26
Change in Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) as Defined by the DSA Relative Intensity Score (RIS)
DSA RIS @ Month 12
1.14 DSA Relative Intensity Score
Standard Deviation 2.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: All participants enrolled were assessed.

To observe the tolerability as defined by the number of subjects discontinuing the study medication.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
n=20 Participants
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Tolerability as Defined by the Number of Subjects Discontinuing the Study Medication
3 Participants

Adverse Events

Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
n=20 participants at risk
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bacteremia
5.0%
1/20 • 12 months
Adverse events and severe adverse events were collected and reported in all enrolled participants who received study drug.
General disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
5.0%
1/20 • 12 months
Adverse events and severe adverse events were collected and reported in all enrolled participants who received study drug.
Renal and urinary disorders
Incisional abscess and acute kidney injury
5.0%
1/20 • 12 months
Adverse events and severe adverse events were collected and reported in all enrolled participants who received study drug.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Tacrolimus Extended-Release Arm
n=20 participants at risk
All patients will receive tacrolimus extended-release adjusted to target trough levels, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate sodium, and prednisone per CSMC practice. Tacrolimus Extended-Release Oral Capsule: Maintenance immunosuppression will consist of tacrolimus extended-release, mycophenolate mofetil 500mg twice daily or mycophenolate sodium 360mg twice daily, and prednisone.
Immune system disorders
Mouth ulcer
5.0%
1/20 • 12 months
Adverse events and severe adverse events were collected and reported in all enrolled participants who received study drug.
Renal and urinary disorders
Perinephric fluid collection
5.0%
1/20 • 12 months
Adverse events and severe adverse events were collected and reported in all enrolled participants who received study drug.
Renal and urinary disorders
BKAN Grade 2 with stable Serum Creatinine
5.0%
1/20 • 12 months
Adverse events and severe adverse events were collected and reported in all enrolled participants who received study drug.

Additional Information

Dr. Stanley C. Jordan, MD

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Phone: 310-423-2641

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place