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Doença Falciforme e Risco Cardiovascular - Ensaio de Troca de Eritrócitos (SCD-CARRE) (SCD-CARRE)

5 de novembro de 2026 atualizado por: Mark Gladwin, University of Pittsburgh

The SCD-CARRE trial is a Phase 3, prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled, parallel two-arm study aimed to determine if automated exchange blood transfusion and standard of care administered to high mortality risk adult SCD patients reduces the total number of episodes of clinical worsening of SCD requiring acute health care encounters (non-elective infusion center/ER/hospital visits) or resulting in death over 12 months as compared with standard of care.

Visão geral do estudo

Status

Concluído

Condições

Descrição detalhada

As patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) live to adulthood, the chronic impact of sustained hemolytic anemia and episodic vaso-occlusive events take their toll, with the progressive development of cardiopulmonary organ dysfunction. This culminates in the development of pulmonary hypertension, left ventricular diastolic heart disease, dysrhythmia, chronic kidney disease and sudden death, all major cardiovascular complications of SCD for which there are no approved or consensus therapies. The risk of having pulmonary hypertension and diastolic heart disease can be non-invasively assessed by laboratory tests (NT-proBNP) and Doppler-echocardiography (estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure). A recent meta-analysis of approximately 6000 patients with SCD demonstrated that patients with elevated tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRV), which is an Doppler-echocardiographic measurement that estimates the pulmonary artery systolic pressure, walked an estimated 30.4 meters less in a 6 minute walk test than those without elevated TRV, and elevated TRV was associated with high mortality (hazard ratio of 4.9). In two large registry cohorts of adult patients with SCD, the investigators found that approximately 20% of the adult SCD population have high values for both biomarkers, defined as a TRV ≥ 2.5 meters per second AND a NT-proBNP ≥ 160 pg/mL, and that the 12-month mortality rate is 7.9% in this group as compared to 0.5% in patients with normal TRV or NT-proBNP values, with a risk ratio for hospitalization of 1.6. This suggests that a simple screening profile of TRV and NT-proBNP can identify about 20% of patients with SCD at the highest risk of death and hospitalization.

Given the increased mortality and early loss of functional capacity associated with cardiovascular disease in SCD adults, it is important to test effective therapeutic interventions in such patients. Red blood cell transfusions are administered by either simple or exchange transfusion, the latter removes the patients blood and replaces it with transfused red blood cells. Exchange transfusions have proven effective for acute treatment of almost all SCD complications, including severe acute chest syndrome, stroke, splenic or hepatic sequestration, and multi-organ failure, and are also used chronically for stroke prevention and recurrent acute chest syndrome. In this study the investigators hypothesize that monthly exchange transfusion will limit disease progression, improve exercise capacity, and prevent interval episodes of vaso-occlusive painful crisis and the acute chest syndrome that acutely increases pulmonary pressures and cause right heart failure.

The investigators propose to perform a clinical trial to evaluate the effects of automated exchange blood transfusion on patient morbidity and mortality, compared to standard of care among 150 adult high risk SCD patients. The trial will leverage existing coordinating center infrastructure at the University of Pittsburgh and will involve 22 experienced clinical sites. Despite the safety and wide utilization of erythrocytapheresis in adult patients with SCD, there is no consensus or quality efficacy data on its use to improve outcomes in our aging high-risk SCD patients with progressive end-organ dysfunction.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Real)

173

Estágio

  • Fase 3

Contactos e Locais

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Locais de estudo

      • Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
        • Hemorio
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Estados Unidos, 35401
        • University of Alabama
    • California
      • Oakland, California, Estados Unidos, 94609
        • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
    • District of Columbia
      • Washington D.C., District of Columbia, Estados Unidos, 20060
        • Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease
    • Georgia
      • Atlanta, Georgia, Estados Unidos, 30322
        • Emory University
    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, Estados Unidos, 60607
        • University of Illinois at Chicago
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore, Maryland, Estados Unidos, 21201
        • University of Maryland
      • Baltimore, Maryland, Estados Unidos, 21206
        • Johns Hopkins University
    • Massachusetts
      • Boston, Massachusetts, Estados Unidos, 02118
        • Boston Medical Center
    • Missouri
      • St Louis, Missouri, Estados Unidos, 63110
        • Washington University-St. Louis
    • New York
      • New York, New York, Estados Unidos, 10029
        • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
      • New York, New York, Estados Unidos, 10461
        • Montefiore Medical Center
    • North Carolina
      • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Estados Unidos, 27599
        • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
      • Charlotte, North Carolina, Estados Unidos, 28204
        • Atrium Health
      • Durham, North Carolina, Estados Unidos, 27708
        • Duke University
      • Greenville, North Carolina, Estados Unidos, 27834
        • East Carolina University
    • Ohio
      • Cleveland, Ohio, Estados Unidos, 44106
        • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
      • Columbus, Ohio, Estados Unidos, 43210
        • Ohio State University
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Estados Unidos, 15232
        • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, Estados Unidos, 77030
        • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    • Virginia
      • Richmond, Virginia, Estados Unidos, 23284
        • Virginia Commonwealth University
      • Créteil, França
        • Kremlin-Bicêtre
      • Paris, França
        • Henri Mondor Hopital

Critérios de participação

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Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

18 anos e mais velhos (Adulto, Adulto mais velho)

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo

Tudo

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 years or older

  • Diagnosis of SCD: homozygous sickle cell disease, hemoglobin-SC, Sβ-thalassemia, hemoglobin-SO or hemoglobin-SD.

  • Patients not on a chronic exchange transfusion program for at least 60 days.

  • If patients are on a SCD drug (e.g. hydroxyurea, glutamine, or P-selectin inhibitors), the doses must be stable for at least 60 days prior to randomization. At the time of randomization, participants must be off Oxbryta for at least 30 days.

  • Any one of the following vasculopathy biomarker clinical results (a, b, c, d or e) measured in the last 24 months before randomization that indicates a high-risk patient:

    1. Both a TRV 2.5- <3.0 m/sec and NT-proBNP plasma level ≥ 160 pg/mL,
    2. TRV ≥ 3.0 m/sec,
    3. Both a mean pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) by right heart catheterization 20-24 mmHg and NT-proBNP plasma level ≥ 160 pg/mL,
    4. Mean PAP by right heart catheterization ≥ 25 mmHg,
    5. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to SCD with abnormal measures on 2 separate occasions as defined by: macroalbuminuria (albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) >300 mg/g) or proteinuria (protein to creatinine ratio >30 mg/mmol), or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. (It is recommended that local laboratories use Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration [CKD-EPI] equation without ethnic factors when estimating and reporting GFR).

Clinical results of these biomarkers measured locally at sites within 24 months prior to randomization are acceptable to determine eligibility. TRV, PAP, NT-proBNP, albumin to creatinine ratio, protein to creatinine ratio, or eGFR values must be measured in a steady state (defined as measured ≥ 14 days since an acute care pain event) on different days.

vi. Written informed consent obtained from patient to participate in the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • RBC alloimmunization resulting in inability of blood bank to obtain compatible components for chronic exchange transfusions
  • Previous history of hyper-hemolysis syndrome
  • Previous history of severe transfusion reaction resulting in renal failure or due to serious complications such as hypotension or respiratory distress
  • More than 10 vaso-occlusive episodes in the past 12 months requiring admission to a hospital to receive treatment.
  • Religious objection to receiving blood transfusion
  • Diagnosis of ischemic stroke within the past 6 months
  • Clinical evidence of liver failure or advanced cirrhosis or any co-existing medical condition that in the Investigator's judgement will substantially increase the risk associated with the patient's participation in the trial
  • Women of childbearing potential who have a positive pregnancy test at baseline

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Solteiro

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: Exchange transfusion plus standard of care

Randomized to standard of care and automated exchange blood transfusion every 3-6 weeks for 12 months.

Red blood cell exchange transfusions will be performed every 3-6 weeks to maintain a target post-transfusion hemoglobin S level of <20% and a pre-transfusion hemoglobin S of <30%.

Outros nomes:
  • Glóbulo vermelho (RBC)

NHLBI/ASH/ATS Expert Panel recommended guidelines

Comparador Ativo: Standard of care

Randomized to standard of care

NHLBI/ASH/ATS Expert Panel recommended guidelines

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Episodes of clinical worsening
Prazo: 13 months

The efficacy of the intervention will be measured by comparing the total number of episodes of clinical worsening of SCD requiring acute health care encounters (non-elective infusion center/ER/Hospital visits) or resulting in death over 13 months between groups.

13 months

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Acute healthcare event
Prazo: 13 months

A 6-level prioritized rank-based outcome: 1.No death or SCD-related acute health care encounters (SCDAcuteE) within (w/in) 13 months (m) of randomization; 2. Had SCDAcuteE but NO major complications (acute kidney injury (AKI), acute chest syndrome (ACS), cor pulmonale, stroke, liver failure) associated with an SCDAcuteE nor death w/in 13 m of randomization; 3. Had 1 major complication (AKI, ACS, cor pulmonale, stroke, or liver failure) associated with an SCDAcuteE but not death w/in 13 m of randomization; 4. Had 2 major complications (AKI, ACS, cor pulmonale, stroke, or liver failure) associated with SCDAcuteE but not death w/in 13 m of randomization; 5. Had ≥ 3 major complications (AKI, ACS, cor pulmonale, stroke, or liver failure) associated with SCDAcuteE but not death w/in 13 m of randomization; 6.Death w/in 13 m of randomization. If the same complication reoccurs, occurrences will be counted as separate complications if the acute health care encounters are separated by ≥7 days.

13 months
Twelve-month survival
Prazo: 13 months

Survival over thirteen-month period will be analyzed and compared between the group receiving the intervention and the group receiving care routinely provided for sickle cell patients based on the NHLBI guidelines.

13 months
Survival free of acute healthcare encounters
Prazo: 13 months

Survival free of acute health care encounters over 13 months.

13 months
Total number of acute health care encounters
Prazo: 13 months

The total number of acute health care encounters (non-elective infusion center/ER/Hospital visits) with evidence of cor pulmonale (physical exam findings, NT-proBNP increase plus echocardiographic evidence of worsening right heart function).

13 months
Measures of exercise capacity - 6 minute walk distance
Prazo: 4, 8, and 12 months

Measures of exercise capacity assessed at 4, 8 and 12 months by the distance walked in the six minute walk distance assessment

4, 8, and 12 months
Measures of exercise capacity - outpatient activity
Prazo: 4, 8, and 12 months

Measures of exercise capacity assessed at 4, 8 and 12 months by the distance walked in a 7 day in the outpatient setting.

4, 8, and 12 months
Cardiovascular risk
Prazo: 12 months

Established cardiovascular risk biomarkers and indices are combined to help the investigators form an opinion about cardiovascular risks. The following will be measured: NT-proBNP, QT prolongation, systemic pulse pressure, albuminuria, estimated GFR and CKD progression Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) CKD Work Group criteria.

12 months
Development of new leg ulcers
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

Participants will be assessed for development of new leg ulcers at each physical exam.

4, 8 and 12 months
Measures of exercise capacity - WHO Classification
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

WHO functional status severity will be measured assessing by looking at limitation of usual physical activity from I (no limitation in usual physical activity) to Class IV (inability to perform any physical activity at rest)

4, 8 and 12 months
Nocturnal desaturation
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

Nocturnal desaturation will measured using a wearable device to measure blood oxygen saturation for 7 nights at home.

4, 8 and 12 months
SCD specific patient reported outcomes - Pain
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

SCD specific patient reported outcomes as measured by self-reported pain

4, 8 and 12 months
SCD specific patient reported outcomes -Quality of Life modified PROMIS scale
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

SCD specific patient reported outcomes as measured by a modified version of health related quality of life questionnaire from PROMIS QoL measure

4, 8 and 12 months
SCD specific patient reported outcomes -Quality of Life modified ASCQ-Me scale
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

SCD specific patient reported outcomes as measured by a modified version of health related quality of life questionnaire from ASCQ-Me QoL measure

4, 8 and 12 months
Cardiovascular function by echocardiography - TRV
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

Cardiovascular function measures from echocardiography assessed at 4, 8 and 12 months: echocardiographic measures of tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity in m/s.

4, 8 and 12 months
Cardiovascular function by echocardiography - diastolic left heart function
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

Diastolic left heart function measured by E/A ratio, E/Em ratio, and deceleration times will be assessed by echocardiography.

4, 8 and 12 months
Cardiovascular function by echocardiography - systolic right heart function
Prazo: 4, 8 and 12 months

Systolic right heart health will be measured by assessing tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), right ventricular size and contractility from echocardiography of the heart.

4, 8 and 12 months
Total number of acute health care encounters
Prazo: 13 months

The number of acute health care encounters (non-elective infusion center/ER/Hospital visits) with at least one major complication.

13 months

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Maria Brooks, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
  • Cadeira de estudo: Mark Gladwin, MD, University of Maryland
  • Investigador principal: Darrell Triulzi, MD, University of Pittsburgh

Publicações e links úteis

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Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Real)

26 de fevereiro de 2020

Conclusão Primária (Real)

11 de maio de 2026

Conclusão do estudo (Real)

31 de outubro de 2026

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

26 de agosto de 2019

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

9 de setembro de 2019

Primeira postagem (Real)

10 de setembro de 2019

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

10 de novembro de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

5 de novembro de 2026

Última verificação

1 de novembro de 2026

Mais Informações

Termos relacionados a este estudo

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

Planeja compartilhar dados de participantes individuais (IPD)?

SIM

Descrição do plano IPD

Results from research conducted under this project will be shared in several ways. Manuscripts will be submitted for publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, following the NIH Public Access Policy guidelines. Findings will be presented at relevant national conferences, public lectures, scientific institutions and meetings. The timeline for participant recruitment, data collection and analysis will foster publication, facilitated by the investigators' Publications Committee, of critically important and clinically relevant data throughout the trial. The study datasets will be archived and made available to qualified individuals after a period of exclusive use by the SCD-CARRE trial research team and after publication of the primary manuscripts, following NIH guidelines.

Prazo de Compartilhamento de IPD

At the end of the trial, study de-identified datasets will be submitted for permanent archive in the NHLBI BioLINCC repository. The trial will also produce deliverables that will be freely available to the sickle cell community including a description of the protocol for automated red blood cell exchange transfusion.

Critérios de acesso de compartilhamento IPD

All publications based on the SCD-CARRE trial will adhere to the NIH Public Access Policy (Notice NOT-OD-08-033). All study data will be de-identified. At the end of the trial, study de-identified datasets will be submitted for permanent archive in the NHLBI BioLINCC repository.

The investigators also will work closely with regional and National SCD Foundations to promote recruitment for this study and communicate our results.

Tipo de informação de suporte de compartilhamento de IPD

  • CSR

Informações sobre medicamentos e dispositivos, documentos de estudo

Estuda um medicamento regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Sim

Estuda um produto de dispositivo regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

produto fabricado e exportado dos EUA

Não

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