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Safety and Efficacy of Treprostinil (Remodulin®) In Reducing Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury During Kidney Transplantation

NCT04005469 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-04-23

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Summary

The objectives of this study are to test the preliminary safety and efficacy of a two-day peri-operative course of treprostinil in reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in adult patients receiving a deceased donor kidney transplantation. Treprostinil, a prostacyclin analog, is expected to facilitate the restoration of blood supply to the revascularized kidney graft via its vasodilatory actions, well characterized protective effects, and longer elimination half-life. These properties and actions of treprostinil make it a strong drug candidate to reduce kidney graft dysfunction during kidney transplantation. An anticipated 20 participants undergoing deceased donor kidney transplant will be hospitalized and intensively monitored during an entire two-day Treatment Phase. An IV infusion using a dedicated central venous line will be used to administer treprostinil commencing approximately 2-3 hours before transplantation of the kidney graft and will continue for approximately 48 hours after completion of the transplant surgery. The primary endpoints include the safety and efficacy of treprostinil, with secondary endpoints including the evaluation of both biochemical and clinical endpoints post-transplantation.

Conditions

  • Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
  • Delayed Graft Function

Interventions

DRUG

Treprostinil

Treprostinil (Remodulin) will be administered IV by a standard 3 + 3 dose-escalation approach. This dosing model will be followed until a target dose of 15 mg/kg/min is achieved or if it is medically determined that side effects prevent dose escalation. IV infusion will commence approximately 2-3 hours before transplantation of the kidney graft and will continue for approximately 48 hours after completion of surgery, unless hemodynamic changes or tolerability require discontinuation of treprostinil.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Rhode Island

    collaborator OTHER

  • United Therapeutics

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-11-13
Primary Completion
2028-06-30
Completion
2028-06-30
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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