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Intermittent ClaudicationPhase 1/2NCT00725881

Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) Study of Trans Sodium Crocetinate (TSC) in Patients With Intermittent Claudication

A Phase 1/2 study testing Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC) and 0.9% normal saline in people with Intermittent Claudication, run by Diffusion Pharmaceuticals Inc at 7 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of multiple, once-daily, intravenous doses of trans sodium crocetinate (TSC). The effectiveness of TSC in alleviating the symptoms of intermittent claudication (IC) will also be assessed. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Intermittent Claudication
What is being tested?
Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC) and 0.9% normal saline
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
48 participants
Where
7 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2008to Mar 2010
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 40 or older, male or female
  • 6-mo. history of walking limitation or symptoms of intermittent claudication (IC) in at least 1 lower limb, severity of which has not changed in the past 3 mo. and diagnosed by principal investigator as clinically stable Fontaine Stage II peripheral artery disease (PAD)
  • Diagnosis of PAD secondary to atherosclerosis
  • If ankle-brachial index (ABI) is > 1.3 or cannot be measured in either leg, vascular etiology documented by toe-brachial index (TBI) ≤ 0.7 in at least 1 leg
  • Claudication severity, meds. for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), PAD and IC, and exercise habits should be clinically stable for 3 mo. prior to Screening (SCRN) and during study. Pt. is not likely to change smoking and/or exercise habits during study
  • On an exercise treadmill test (ETT), peak walking time (PWT) of at least 1 min., but no more than 12 min. at Baseline
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  • Willing and able to discontinue Pletal or Trental for 21 days before SCRN and during study
  • Antihypertensive therapy, cholesterol-lowering therapy, chronic oral nitrates, and diabetic therapy have been stable for 30 days prior to SCRN
  • Willing and able to provide written, signed, informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to any research-related procedures
  • Willing and able to comply with all study-related procedures
  • Sexually active patients must use an acceptable method of contraception while participating in the study
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at SCRN and have additional pregnancy tests during the study

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant or lactating
  • Current or history of critical limb ischemia (CLI)
  • Pts. in whom artery insufficiency in the lower extremity is the result of acute limb ischemia (ALI) or an immunological or inflammatory non-atherosclerotic disorder
  • Pts. in whom walking impairment due to pain is the result of other non-atherosclerotic co-morbid conditions
  • A surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms of IC or PAD-specific endovascular intervention or cardiovascular surgery within 3 mo. of SCRN
  • Walking limited by reasons other than claudication
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  • Conditions other than IC of significant severity that could confound PWT on the ETT
  • Concurrent severe congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, unstable angina, and/or myocardial infarction (MI) within 3 mo. before enrollment (ENRL)
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention within 4 mo. before ENRL
  • Renal and/or carotid revascularization procedure within 3 mo. of ENRL
  • Transient ischemic attack (TIA) within 3 mo. before ENRL
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) within 3 mo. before ENRL
  • Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
  • Pts. w/immunocompromised conditions, organ transplant recipients and/or need for immunosuppressive therapy
  • Neurological dementia
  • Stroke
  • Clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) change during or after ETT at SCRN or Baseline visit(s)
  • Cerebrovascular infarct within 3 mo. of SCRN
  • Poorly controlled type 1 or type 2 diabetes at SCRN
  • History of migraine headaches within last 12 mo.
  • Patients with clinically significant abnormal hematology labs or blood chemistry labs
  • Body mass index > 35
  • Hypertension at SCRN defined as resting BP values of > 170 mmHg systolic and/or > 110 mmHg diastolic
  • Hypotension at SCRN defined as resting BP values < 100 mmHg systolic or < 55 mmHg diastolic or symptomatic hypotension
  • Previous treatment with any formulation of TSC
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any excipient (gamma-cyclodextrin, mannitol, glycine) of TSC formulation
  • Previous treatment with gene therapy or other VEGF-related treatment within 12 mo. of SCRN
  • Patients with recent history of alcoholism or drug abuse, or severe emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric problems
  • Patients receiving experimental medications or participating in other study using an experimental drug or procedure within 45 days prior to ENRL

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

United States7 sites
  • Cardiology, P.C.

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35211

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104

  • Andrews Research and Education

    Pensacola, Florida, 32561

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Clinical Trials of Texas, Inc.

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Santa Rosa, California, 95405

  • Stanford University School of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

    Stanford, California, 94305-5406

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1/2 Dose-Range-Finding Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy and PK of Multiple Once Daily Intravenous Doses of TSC in Patients With Intermittent Claudication

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of multiple, once-daily, intravenous doses of trans sodium crocetinate (TSC). The effectiveness of TSC in alleviating the symptoms of intermittent claudication (IC) will also be assessed.

Read the detailed description

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis, and patients with PAD commonly manifest symptoms of intermittent claudication (IC) such as cramping, aching, or fatigue in the calf muscles provoked by activity. In PAD, arterial occlusions lead to decreased leg blood flow during exercise or walking and the pain associated with this ischemia is IC. The diffusion of oxygen from blood to muscle could be a component of the overall decreased delivery or deficit of oxygen (hypoxia) to skeletal muscle resulting in symptoms in PAD patients. The overall goal of the development of TSC as a treatment for PAD is to allow for enhanced diffusion of oxygen through the plasma to alleviate the symptoms caused by the hypoxia in the tissues.

This double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial will randomize up to 48 patients at up to 8 clinical research sites in the US. In addition to safety and pharmacokinetic assessments conducted during the trial, the primary endpoint of the study will be demonstrated from standardized, graded exercise treadmill tests conducted throughout the study. The clearly measurable parameters will be peak walking time (PWT) and claudication onset time (COT) comparing baseline and after TSC or placebo and are well-established endpoints accepted by the medical community and regulatory authorities for IC clinical trials.

Being tested
Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC), 0.9% normal saline
Keywords
PAD, Peripheral arterial disease, Peripheral artery disease, Intermittent claudication, IC, atherosclerosis, leg pain, walking pain
Medical subject headings
Intermittent Claudication, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Atherosclerosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)Drug

    Once-daily bolus intravenous injections in a superficial vein of the arm via syringe over a period of up to 2 minutes. Each patient will receive up to 5 doses given on 5 consecutive days

  • 0.9% normal salineDrug

    A total volume of 5.0 mL normal saline will be dosed in a superficial vein of the arm via syringe over a period of up to 2 minutes.

Study groups in NCT00725881
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Experimental.25 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
2Experimental.5 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
3Experimental.75 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
4Experimental1.0 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
5Experimental1.25 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
6Experimental1.5 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
7Experimental1.75 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
8Experimental2.0 mg/kg TSC
Receives: Drug: Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC)
9Placebo comparator5.0 mL 0.9% normal saline
Receives: Drug: 0.9% normal saline

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Safety (laboratory tests, vital signs, ECG, physical exam, pulse oximetry) and pharmacokinetic assessments

    Measured: Screening, Baseline, Dose 1, Dose 2, Dose 3, Dose 4, Dose 5, 5-Day Follow-up, 14-Day Follow-up

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change in peak walking time (PWT) and claudication onset time (COT) in an exercise treadmill test

    Measured: Baseline, Dose 1, Dose 5, 5-Day Follow-up

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Jul 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2008
  3. Primary completionMar 2010
  4. Study completionMar 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
48 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00725881
Sponsor's protocol ID
DP100-301
Status last verified
Jul 2011
First submitted
29 Jul 2008
Last updated
29 Jul 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Mohler ER 3rd, Gainer JL, Whitten K, Eraso LH, Thanaporn PK, Bauer T. Evaluation of trans sodium crocetinate on safety and exercise performance in patients with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication. Vasc Med. 2011 Oct;16(5):346-53. doi: 10.1177/1358863X11422742.

    PubMed 22003000

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Trans sodium crocetinate (TSC) and 0.9% normal saline in people with Intermittent Claudication, run by Diffusion Pharmaceuticals Inc at 7 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 12 inclusion and 32 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Safety (laboratory tests, vital signs, ECG, physical exam, pulse oximetry) and pharmacokinetic assessments (time frame: Screening, Baseline, Dose 1, Dose 2, Dose 3, Dose 4, Dose 5, 5-Day Follow-up, 14-Day Follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00725881, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jul 2011.

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