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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT04005469

NCT04005469 Safety and Efficacy of Treprostinil (Remodulin®) In Reducing Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury During Kidney Transplantation

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NCT ID NCT04005469
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Rhode Island Hospital
Condition Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2020-11-13
Primary Completion 2028-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Treprostinil

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2020-11-13 with a primary completion date of 2028-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to test the preliminary safety and efficacy of a two-day peri-operative course of treprostinil in reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in adult patients receiving a deceased donor kidney transplantation. Treprostinil, a prostacyclin analog, is expected to facilitate the restoration of blood supply to the revascularized kidney graft via its vasodilatory actions, well characterized protective effects, and longer elimination half-life. These properties and actions of treprostinil make it a strong drug candidate to reduce kidney graft dysfunction during kidney transplantation. An anticipated 20 participants undergoing deceased donor kidney transplant will be hospitalized and intensively monitored during an entire two-day Treatment Phase. An IV infusion using a dedicated central venous line will be used to administer treprostinil commencing approximately 2-3 hours before transplantation of the kidney graft and will continue for approximately 48 hours after completion of the transplant surgery. The primary endpoints include the safety and efficacy of treprostinil, with secondary endpoints including the evaluation of both biochemical and clinical endpoints post-transplantation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and female patients who will receive a deceased donor kidney aged 18 to 65 (inclusive) and are currently on the active transplant list at RIH. 2. Documentation of a diabetes diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent will be noted for all patients. 3. Written informed consent (and assent when applicable) obtained from subject or subject's legal representative and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under the age of 18 years 2. Difficult venous access 3. BMI \> 40 kg/m2 4. Patients with severe clinical gastroparesis as determined by repeated vomiting 5. Prior GI surgery except for cholecystectomy, appendectomy, or Nissen fundoplication 6. Known or history of inflammatory bowel disease or bezoars 7. History of diverticulitis, diverticular stricture, and other intestinal strictures 8. Be receiving any investigational drug other than treprostinil or participating in any other investigational study 9. Be receiving any prostanoid therapy to treat portopulmonary hypertension 10. Have any known hypersensitivity to prostaglandins, prostacyclin or treprostinil 11. Have had a failed kidney transplant within the previous 180 days 12. Be receiving any non-standard immunosuppression protocol or other non-standard treatment that could affect interpretation of the study results 13. Those with significant cardiovascular disease including treatment with inotropes 14. If female, be pregnant or nursing (confirmed by urine test) 15. Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigators that would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

George Bayliss, MD

✉ gbayliss@Lifespan.org

📞 401-444-8562

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04005469 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Ischemia Reperfusion Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04005469 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT04005469 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04005469 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gbayliss@Lifespan.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04005469 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Providence, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04005469 clinical trial?

NCT04005469 is sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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