The Efficacy of Empagliflozin on Kidney Functions in Lupus Nephritis Population
Does The Positive Reno-Protective Effect Of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors Extend To Lupus Nephritis Population?
Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is a chronic, most probably auto-immune multisystem disease marked by relapsing-remitting course and the formation of a range of autoantibodies. SLE patients present with serious renal (lupus nephritis (LN)), cardiopulmonary, or nervous manifestation. LN occurs in 40%-70% of SLE cases during the first 10 years of disease and is marked by the presence of proteinuria (hallmark).
A novel class of medications had been extracted from phlorizin and indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), referred to as Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors. They act by decreasing glucose reabsorption in the proximal renal tubules (SGLT2). Previous studies proved that SGLT2 inhibitors resulted in decreased postprandial hyperglycemia, enhanced glycemic control, reduced body weight and blood pressure, and albuminuria in those with T2D. Large placebo-controlled trials such as Empagliflozin-Kidney (EMPA-Kidney) and Dapagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (DAPA-CKD) trial demonstrated the efficacy of empagliflozin and dapagliflozin, respectively, in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) regardless the diabetic cause of CKD, compared to placebo. EMPA-Kidney with median 2.0 years of follow-up reported that empagliflozin (EMPA) significantly (P<0.001) lowered (13.1%) the risk of progression of kidney disease and death from cardiovascular causes than placebo (16.9%). Together with, DAPA-CKD trial reported that the risk of a composite of a sustained decline in the estimated GFR of at least 50% was significantly (P<0.001) lower in the DAPA group (9.2%) compared to placebo group (14.5%) over a median of 2.4 years of follow-up. However, such studies excluded lupus nephritis population from clinical trials.
Consequently, an experimental study is conducted to test the hypothesis that SGLT2 inhibitor EMPA is superior to placebo in improving proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in a group of patients with established LN already receiving the usual standard care and treatment.
The trial participants compatabile with the elgibility criteria will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will take Empagliflozin 25 mg tablet each day along with the standard care therapy. The other group will take a matching placebo besides the usual standard care therapy during the clinical trial period.
Study outcomes will be measured three times, one before starting the medical study, the second and third will be 6 and 12 weeks after starting the clinical study, respectively. After that, the statistical siginficance of values between both groups will be reported to test the credibilty of the hypothesis.
The study is primarily designed to evaluate the reno-protective effect of EMPA on kidney function, in terms of urinary protein-creatinine ratio (uPCR)and eGFR.
Empagliflozin efficacy testing in lupus nephritis population (EMPA-LN) is a prospective, randomized, triple-blinded, parallel-group, placebo controlled phase 4 trial recruiting 66 subjects. A 10% drop-out rate is anticipated based on the clinical opinion of the care provider. The study will be conducted in accordance with the declaration of Helsinki. An ethical approval will be provided from an ethics committee.
Descripción general del estudio
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Intervención / Tratamiento
Tipo de estudio
Inscripción (Estimado)
Fase
- Fase 4
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Estudio Contacto
- Nombre: Associate professor. Ahmed Yehia
- Número de teléfono: +20 +201090905827
- Correo electrónico: ahmed_yehia@med.bsu.edu.eg
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Banī Suwayf, Egipto
- Reclutamiento
- Beni-suef university Hospital
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Contacto:
- Associate professor. Ahmed Yehia
- Número de teléfono: +20 +201090905827
- Correo electrónico: ahmed_yehia@med.bsu.edu.eg
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Sub-Investigador:
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Criterios de participación
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults (≥ 18 years) with established biopsy-proven LN of active III, IV, overlapping III/IV, or overlapping III/V classes.
- eGFR ≥ 30 ml.min1.1.73m-2,
- Urinary protein creatinine ratio (uPCR) > 1000 mg/g.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with serious hypersensitivity (angioedema and/or anaphylaxis) to EMPA.
- eGFR < 30 ml.min-1.1.73m-2.
- uPCR < 1000 mg/g.
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes.
- Aterial fibrillation.
- Hepatic impairment [defined as alanine transaminase or aspartate transaminase >3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin >2 times the ULN at the time of enrolment].
- Any condition outside the renal and cardiovascular study area with a life expectancy of < 6 months based on care provider's clinical judgment.
- Those who enrolled in an experimental study in the previous 6 months.
Plan de estudios
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Cuadruplicar
Armas e Intervenciones
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Comparador de placebos: Placebo una vez al día
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The placebo includes a matching tablet similar to empagliflozin tablet in shape, color, and size.
Each participant randomly assigned to the Placebo group will administer one tablet each day along with the usual standard medical therapy within the clinical study period
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Experimental: Empagliflozin 25 mg once daily
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The intervention includes empagliflozin 25 mg tablet once daily, empagliflozin is a sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2I) medication that provides a glycemic control, furthermore, it is reported its antiproteinuric effect and improving the kidney function.
Each participant randomly assigned to the interventional group will administer one tablet each day provided with the usual standard care therapy within the clinical study period.
Otros nombres:
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
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Urinary protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR)
Periodo de tiempo: From recruitment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change in UPCR from baseline to the first follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between both the placebo and EMPA groups.
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From recruitment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Periodo de tiempo: From recruitment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change in eGFR from baseline to the first follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between both the placebo and EMPA groups.
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From recruitment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
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The tolerance and safety
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to 4 weeks following the end of the treatment (week 12)
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The relative risk of adverse events reported between both treatment groups at 4 weeks following the end of the treatment (3 months).
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From enrollment (week 0) to 4 weeks following the end of the treatment (week 12)
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Fasting plasma glucose (FBG)
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change from baseline in FBG to the first follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between study groups.
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change from baseline in systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) to the first follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between study groups.
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Hemoglobin (Hb) level
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change from baseline in Hb level to the first follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between study groups.
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Hematocrit level
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change from baseline in hematocrit level to the first follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between study groups.
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change from baseline in HbA1c to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between study groups
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Adverse events and safety
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The proportion of adverse events reported in EMPA and placebo groups throughout the research study (3 months).
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Partial response
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Proportion of subjects that reach partial renal response in terms of UPCR (defined as ≥ 50% decline in UPCR from baseline value to ˂ 3000 mg/g of creatinine from a 24-h urine collection)
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Body weight
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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The difference in change from baseline in body weight to 1st follow-up (1.5 months) and to the end of the treatment period (3 months) between study groups.
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From enrollment (week 0) to the end of treatment (week 12)
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Publicaciones y enlaces útiles
Publicaciones Generales
- Heerspink HJL, Stefansson BV, Correa-Rotter R, Chertow GM, Greene T, Hou FF, Mann JFE, McMurray JJV, Lindberg M, Rossing P, Sjostrom CD, Toto RD, Langkilde AM, Wheeler DC; DAPA-CKD Trial Committees and Investigators. Dapagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Oct 8;383(15):1436-1446. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2024816. Epub 2020 Sep 24.
- Herrington WG, Savarese G, Haynes R, Marx N, Mellbin L, Lund LH, Dendale P, Seferovic P, Rosano G, Staplin N, Baigent C, Cosentino F. Cardiac, renal, and metabolic effects of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors: a position paper from the European Society of Cardiology ad-hoc task force on sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors. Eur J Heart Fail. 2021 Aug;23(8):1260-1275. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.2286. Epub 2021 Jul 20.
- The EMPA-KIDNEY Collaborative Group; Herrington WG, Staplin N, Wanner C, Green JB, Hauske SJ, Emberson JR, Preiss D, Judge P, Mayne KJ, Ng SYA, Sammons E, Zhu D, Hill M, Stevens W, Wallendszus K, Brenner S, Cheung AK, Liu ZH, Li J, Hooi LS, Liu W, Kadowaki T, Nangaku M, Levin A, Cherney D, Maggioni AP, Pontremoli R, Deo R, Goto S, Rossello X, Tuttle KR, Steubl D, Petrini M, Massey D, Eilbracht J, Brueckmann M, Landray MJ, Baigent C, Haynes R. Empagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jan 12;388(2):117-127. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2204233. Epub 2022 Nov 4.
- Piperidou A, Sarafidis P, Boutou A, Thomopoulos C, Loutradis C, Alexandrou ME, Tsapas A, Karagiannis A. The effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors on albuminuria and proteinuria in diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Hypertens. 2019 Jul;37(7):1334-1343. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000002050.
- McMurray JJV, Wheeler DC, Stefansson BV, Jongs N, Postmus D, Correa-Rotter R, Chertow GM, Greene T, Held C, Hou FF, Mann JFE, Rossing P, Sjostrom CD, Toto RD, Langkilde AM, Heerspink HJL; DAPA-CKD Trial Committees and Investigators. Effect of Dapagliflozin on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, With and Without Cardiovascular Disease. Circulation. 2021 Feb 2;143(5):438-448. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.051675. Epub 2020 Nov 13.
- Serenelli M, Bohm M, Inzucchi SE, Kober L, Kosiborod MN, Martinez FA, Ponikowski P, Sabatine MS, Solomon SD, DeMets DL, Bengtsson O, Sjostrand M, Langkilde AM, Anand IS, Chiang CE, Chopra VK, de Boer RA, Diez M, Dukat A, Ge J, Howlett JG, Katova T, Kitakaze M, Ljungman CEA, Verma S, Docherty KF, Jhund PS, McMurray JJV. Effect of dapagliflozin according to baseline systolic blood pressure in the Dapagliflozin and Prevention of Adverse Outcomes in Heart Failure trial (DAPA-HF). Eur Heart J. 2020 Sep 21;41(36):3402-3418. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa496.
- Wheeler DC, Stefansson BV, Batiushin M, Bilchenko O, Cherney DZI, Chertow GM, Douthat W, Dwyer JP, Escudero E, Pecoits-Filho R, Furuland H, Gorriz JL, Greene T, Haller H, Hou FF, Kang SW, Isidto R, Khullar D, Mark PB, McMurray JJV, Kashihara N, Nowicki M, Persson F, Correa-Rotter R, Rossing P, Toto RD, Umanath K, Van Bui P, Wittmann I, Lindberg M, Sjostrom CD, Langkilde AM, Heerspink HJL. The dapagliflozin and prevention of adverse outcomes in chronic kidney disease (DAPA-CKD) trial: baseline characteristics. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2020 Oct 1;35(10):1700-1711. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfaa234.
- McEwan P, Darlington O, McMurray JJV, Jhund PS, Docherty KF, Bohm M, Petrie MC, Bergenheim K, Qin L. Cost-effectiveness of dapagliflozin as a treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a multinational health-economic analysis of DAPA-HF. Eur J Heart Fail. 2020 Nov;22(11):2147-2156. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1978. Epub 2020 Sep 15.
- Leoncini G, Russo E, Bussalino E, Barnini C, Viazzi F, Pontremoli R. SGLT2is and Renal Protection: From Biological Mechanisms to Real-World Clinical Benefits. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Apr 23;22(9):4441. doi: 10.3390/ijms22094441.
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Términos relacionados con este estudio
Términos MeSH relevantes adicionales
- Enfermedades urogenitales
- Enfermedades urogenitales masculinas
- Enfermedades Renales
- Enfermedades urológicas
- Enfermedades urogenitales femeninas
- Enfermedades urogenitales femeninas y complicaciones del embarazo
- Enfermedades del tejido conectivo
- Enfermedades autoinmunes
- Enfermedades del sistema inmunológico
- Glomerulonefritis
- Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
- Nefritis
- Enfermedades de la piel y del tejido conectivo
- Nefritis lúpica
- Administración de Servicios de Salud
- Calidad, acceso y evaluación de la atención médica
- Preparaciones farmacéuticas
- Formas de dosificación
- Calidad de la atención médica
- Indicadores de calidad, atención médica
- Estándar de cuidado
- empagliflozin
- Tabletas
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- GLIFALN0066
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