Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Patients With IgA Nephropathy

February 4, 2016 updated by: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Mycophenolate Mofetil in Patients With IgA Nephropathy

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common type of glomerulonephritis worldwide. 15-40% of individuals diagnosed with IgAN, including children, will eventually progress to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) and end stage renal disease (ESRD). The study is to evaluate the safety and benefits of MMF in patients with IgAN who have been pre-treated (and continue to be treated) with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and fish oil supplements (FOS).

Study Overview

Status

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Terminated

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

A multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical trial to test the hypothesis that treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) will lead to significant and sustained improvement in proteinuria in patients with IgA Nephropathy who have been pre-treated (and continue to be treated) with ACEi and FOS compared to a placebo control group of patients receiving comparable doses of ACEi and FOS without MMF. Data for this outcome will be examined every six months and at the end of 2 years of study. Comparisons will be made between the two treatment groups for change from entry level in urine protein to creatinine (UPr/Cr) ratio, 24-hour urine protein excretion rate and estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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184

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Arizona
      • Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85013
        • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 66 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients ages 7-70 years old
  • Renal biopsy, diagnostic for IgA nephropathy
  • Must be able to take oral medication

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical and histologic evidence of systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Well-documented history of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
  • Clinical evidence of cirrhosis or chronic liver disease
  • Abnormal laboratory values at the time of study entry
  • Estimated GFR outside of protocol defined limits
  • History of significant gastrointestinal disorder
  • Active systemic infection or history of serious infection within one month of entry or known infection with HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C.
  • Other major organ system disease or malignancy
  • Current or prior treatment with MMF or azathioprine

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)
Dose is based on body size (between 25mg/kg/day and 36mg/kg/day with a maximum dose 1gm BID; initial dose to be used in the first 2 weeks of therapy will be approximately 1/2-2/3 of the full dose). Route of administration is oral. Frequency is daily. MMF will be administered up to 12 months.
Drug: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)
Oral administration of MMF; dose based on body size (between 25mg/kg/day and 36ng/kg/day); maximum dose 1gm BID.
Other Names:
  • CellCept
Drug: ACEi
Administer same as pre-treatment regimen.
Other Names:
  • angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Drug: FOS
Administer same as pre-treatment regimen
Other Names:
  • fish oil supplement
Placebo Comparator: MMF Placebo
Subjects receive MMF placebo.
Drug: ACEi
Administer same as pre-treatment regimen.
Other Names:
  • angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Drug: FOS
Administer same as pre-treatment regimen
Other Names:
  • fish oil supplement
Drug: MMF Placebo
Placebo only, oral administration

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Proteinuria - Uprotein/Creatinine Ratio
Time Frame: Plan was to measure uprotein/creatinine ratio for 12 months on MMF or placebo, and then 12 months post-treatment. Data given after 6 months MMF/placebo.
Urine protein/creatinine ratio after 6 months treatment with MMF or placebo.
Plan was to measure uprotein/creatinine ratio for 12 months on MMF or placebo, and then 12 months post-treatment. Data given after 6 months MMF/placebo.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) to Less Than 60% of the Baseline Level
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Ronald J Hogg, M.D., St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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January 1, 2002

Primary Completion (Actual)

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March 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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March 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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April 24, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 24, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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April 26, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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March 7, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 4, 2016

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2016

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 04PE116
  • IND #48,977 (Other Identifier: Food and Drug Administration)
  • Canadian Control #076948 (Other Identifier: Bureau of Pharmaceutical Assessment - Canada)

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