- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT00252538
Genetic and Biochemical Markers of Interferon-Induced Depression.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
- Objective of project: Interferon-a (IFN)-induced depression is a common complication of its use in treating patients for hepatitis C (HCV), with reports of up to 44% of patients experiencing these depressive side effects. The central hypothesis of the proposed research is that polymorphisms in specific serotonergic genes are associated with a propensity to develop IFN-induced depression. Further, IFN-induced decreases in tryptophan and serotonin levels are putatively related to the emergence of depressive symptoms during IFN therapy. The objective of this proposal is to identify predictors of IFN-induced depression such that depressive side effects can be better managed and treated thus permitting patients to complete a full course of IFN therapy.
Research plan: We plan to test our hypothesis and accomplish the objectives of this application by pursuing the following two specific objectives:
- to evaluate the role of genetic loci that may contribute to the vulnerability to IFN using association analyses. Vulnerability is operationalized as the maximal Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) score, co-varying for pre-treatment BDI-II scores, and
- to identify the effects and time course of antiviral therapy on potential biomarkers of IFN-induced depression, including tryptophan, 5-HT, and cortisol levels. Changes in biochemical levels will be compared to depressive symptomology and genetic vulnerability.
Methodology: Patients will be asked to participate in a prospective study in which they will be monitored during the course of IFN therapy for symptoms of depression and for biochemical changes measured in their blood. 120 HCV patients initiating IFN therapy will be recruited (3/month for 40 months) from the Portland VA and the Long Beach VA Medical Centers. Following baseline assessments, subjects will be followed every 2 weeks for a period of 4 months. The development of major depression, depressive symptoms, and related IFN-induced side effects will be monitored using rating scales. For genetic and biochemical measures, blood samples will be collected prior to and during IFN therapy. Patients will be tested for certain genetic polymorphisms.
Analyses. Using linear regression, genotype will be the independent variable, and co-varying for baseline BDI-II score, the maximal BDI-II score will be examined as a dependent variable. An ANOVA for repeated measures will be performed to determine the effects of IFN therapy on tryptophan, 5-HT, and cortisol levels. In addition, the relationship between interferon induced MDD and certain polymorphisms will be examined.
- Findings, results or conclusions reached to date: In preliminary studies we found that 33% of HCV patients on IFN therapy developed major depressive disorder during the course of treatment. In addition, preliminary pilot results suggest that the 5-HT transporter polymorphism short allele and the "C" allele for the tryptophan hydroxylase polymorphism may increase vulnerability to IFN-induced depression.
- Clinical relevance: There are currently no known, reliable predictors of IFN-induced depression. The chronic disease of HCV infection collectively affects approximately 4 million Americans and 200 million people worldwide. IFN is the only clinically approved medication whose long-term use can reduce the risk of a fatal outcome and even be curative in some individuals. However, side effects associated with IFN therapy represent a major obstacle to adequate treatment for patients with HCV, often resulting in the discontinuation IFN therapy.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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California
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Long Beach, California, United States, 90822
- VA Medical Center, Long Beach
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Minnesota
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55417
- VA Medical Center, Minneapolis
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Oregon
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Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201
- VA Medical Center, Portland
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Serum positive for hepatitis C
- Age 18 or older
- Not pregnant and using adequate contraception
- Hepatologist-determined patient is a candidate for interferon therapy
- Written/signed informed consent specific for this protocol has been obtained prior to entry
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of active: depression, psychotic symptoms, or bipolar disorder (or history of bipolar disorder) during the previous 3 months
- On antidepressant medications for any reason
- Currently abusing any substances such as alcohol or intravenous drugs, or having abused in the past 6 months.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Observational Models: Cohort
- Time Perspectives: Prospective
Cohorts and Interventions
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Group 1
Research participants are: 1) male or female, 2) age 18 or older, 3) chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus, 4) candidates for interferon therapy, 4) not on antidepressant treatment , and 5) not currently abusing any substances such as alcohol or intravenous drugs, or having abused in the past 6 months
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
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Phenotype and Genotype Based on Presence of Interferon Induced MDD.
Time Frame: The proposed enrollment began after funding notification and enrollment will last for a period of 40 months and until end of study.
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Structured psychiatric interviews and symptom rating scales for depression were used as primary outcome measures to determine the association between phenotype (interferon-induced depression) and genotype (genes that confer risk of interferon-induced depression). Genes of interest related to development of depression and antiviral treatment response that may confer risk for interferon induced depression were examined. this was a multi-site study and included participants from several hospital settings. Three polymorphisms of the interleukin (IL)-28b gene were examined - the c/c, c/t and t/t - and the relationship to MDD was examined. P-values above 0.05 are considered statistically insignificant in this study. In a subsequent analysis of only VA participants proinflammatory cytokines and serotonin levels were examined relative to symptoms of depression. |
The proposed enrollment began after funding notification and enrollment will last for a period of 40 months and until end of study.
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Peter Hauser, MD, VA Medical Center, Long Beach
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Loftis JM, Patterson AL, Wilhelm CJ, McNett H, Morasco BJ, Huckans M, Morgan T, Saperstein S, Asghar A, Hauser P. Vulnerability to somatic symptoms of depression during interferon-alpha therapy for hepatitis C: a 16-week prospective study. J Psychosom Res. 2013 Jan;74(1):57-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2012.10.012. Epub 2012 Nov 21.
- Lotrich FE, Loftis JM, Ferrell RE, Rabinovitz M, Hauser P. IL28B polymorphism is associated with both side effects and clearance of hepatitis C during interferon-alpha therapy. J Interferon Cytokine Res. 2011 Mar;31(3):331-6. doi: 10.1089/jir.2010.0074. Epub 2010 Dec 6.
Helpful Links
- The Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Web site provides information about viral hepatitis for health care providers inside and outside the VA system, Veterans, and the General Public.
- This is the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) website that provides information about Hepatitis C.
- The official website for the American Liver Foundation, which provides educational information and other resources for people with hepatitis C.
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Terms related to this study
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Other Study ID Numbers
- MHBA-020-04F
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