IL2 Imaging in Renal Transplantation

May 9, 2023 updated by: J.S.F. Sanders, University Medical Center Groningen

A Proof of Concept Study for [18F]FB-IL2 PET Imaging of Infiltrating T Cells After Renal Transplantation; a Diagnostic Tool for Acute Rejection

After renal transplantation 5 to 10% of patients experience allograft rejection. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is vital for implementation of additional immunosuppressive therapy. Currently, a renal biopsy is essential for the diagnosis of renal allograft rejection. However, this is an intervention associated with complications like bleeding, patient discomfort and hospital admission. Additionally, limited biopsy sample size may lead to false negative results. So, the introduction of a new non-invasive diagnostic tool for allograft rejection could have major implications for the care of renal transplant recipients. For the purpose of visualizing infiltrating T lymphocytes with positron emission tomography (PET), the tracer 18-Fluor-Interleukin-2 ([18F]FB-IL2) has been developed. The investigators hypothesized that a high correlation exists between [18F]FB-IL2 uptake and the extend of T cell infiltration into renal transplants with signs of rejection

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

      • Groningen, Netherlands
        • University Medical Center Groningen

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female or male aged between 18 and 80 years.
  • Renal Transplant recipients
  • The patient understands the purpose and risks of the study and has given written informed consent to participate in the study.
  • All patients will have a clinical indication for renal biopsy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with multiple-organ transplants.
  • Female patients who are pregnant or unwilling to use adequate contraception during the study.
  • Claustrophobia
  • Altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent.
  • A clinical reason for an immediate start of a therapeutic intervention with immunosuppressive medication.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: [18F]FB-IL2 PET scan
Renal transplant recipients with a clinical suspicion for renal transplant rejection.
[18F]FB-IL2 PET scan procedure

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The ability of the [18F]FB-IL2 PET to detect renal transplant rejection
Time Frame: At study day 2, when PET procedure is performed.
Uptake of [18F]FB-IL2 in the renal transplant will be correlated to inflammatory infiltrate and histological BANFF score.
At study day 2, when PET procedure is performed.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Uptake of [18F]FB-IL2 and correlation with renal function
Time Frame: At study day 2, when PET procedure is performed.
Uptake of [18F]FB-IL2 in the renal transplant will be correlated to renal function as measured by 24-hours urine clearance and the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation (MDRD).
At study day 2, when PET procedure is performed.
Uptake of [18F]FB-IL2 and correlation with T-cell subpopulations
Time Frame: At study day 2, when PET procedure is performed.
Uptake of [18F]FB-IL2 in the renal transplant will be correlated to T-cell subpopulations in urine and blood.
At study day 2, when PET procedure is performed.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jan-Stephan F Sanders, MD, PhD, University Medical Center Groningen

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 1, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2022

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 2, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

October 6, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 11, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2023

Last Verified

May 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 201501004

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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