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Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromePhase 2NCT01194973

An Open-label, Multi-center Clinical Trial of Eculizumab in Adult Patients With Atypical Hemolytic-uremic Syndrome

A Phase 2 study testing Eculizumab in people with Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 23 sites in 7 countries.

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 record Primary purpose is to assess the efficacy of eculizumab in adult patients with Atypical Hemolytic- Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) to control Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) as characterized by thrombocytopenia, hemolysis and renal impairment. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
What is being tested?
Eculizumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
44 participants
Where
23 sitesin 7 countries
Study dates
Jul 2010to Feb 2014
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

Who may be able to join

  • Patient must be willing and able to give written informed consent.
  • Patient's age > 18 years.
  • Patients exhibit thrombocytopenia, hemolysis and elevated Serum Creatinine.
  • Patients with diagnosis of aHUS with or without an identified complement regulatory protein genetic abnormality or anti-complement factor antibody and for whom etiologies of hemolytic uremic syndrome have been ruled out as confirmed in the exclusion criteria
  • Female patients of childbearing potential must be practicing an effective, reliable and medically approved contraceptive regimen during the entire duration of the study, including the follow-up period. At the time of the last follow-up visit, patients must agree to continue to use adequate contraception methods for up to 5 months following discontinuation of eculizumab treatment.
  • Able and willing to comply with study procedures

Who cannot join

  • Chronic dialysis.
  • Prior eculizumab use or hypersensitivity to eculizumab, to murine proteins or to one of the excipients.
  • Known familial a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS-13) deficiency (ADAMTS-13 <5%).
  • Typical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) (known Shiga toxin +).
  • History of malignancy within 5 years of screening.
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
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  • Identified drug exposure-related hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).
  • Infection-related HUS.
  • HUS related to bone marrow transplant (BMT).
  • HUS related to vitamin B12 deficiency.
  • Known Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or antiphospholipid antibody positivity or syndrome.
  • Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of sepsis defined as positive blood cultures within 7 days of the screening visit and not treated with antibiotics to which the organism is sensitive.
  • Presence or suspicion of active and untreated systemic bacterial infection that, in the opinion of the Investigator confounds an accurate diagnosis of aHUS or impedes the ability to manage the aHUS disease.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Unresolved systemic meningococcal disease.
  • Any medical or psychological condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could increase the patient's risk by participating in the study or confound the outcome of the study.
  • Patients receiving chronic intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) within 8 weeks or chronic Rituximab therapy within 12 weeks of screening visit.
  • Patients receiving other immunosuppressive therapies such as steroids, mechanist target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors, calcineurin inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine or tacrolimus) are excluded unless: [1] part of an established post-transplant anti-rejection regime, or [2] patient has confirmed anti-Complement Factor Antibodies requiring immunosuppressive therapy, or [3] steroids are being used for a condition other than aHUS (example asthma).
  • Participation in any other investigational drug trial or device trial, or procedures beginning 4 weeks prior to screening and throughout the entire trial.

Trial locations and contacts

23 sites in 7 countries.

23 sites in 7 countries

France8 sites
  • Study site

    Caen, 14033

  • Study site

    Lille, 59037

  • Study site

    Nantes, 44093

  • Study site

    Nice, 6000

  • Study site

    Paris, 75743

  • Study site

    Paris, 75970

  • Study site

    Toulouse, 31059

  • Study site

    Tours, 37044

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United States5 sites
  • Study site

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805

  • Study site

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210

  • Study site

    Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601

  • Study site

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Study site

    New York, New York, 10032

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United Kingdom3 sites
  • Study site

    Exeter

  • Study site

    London

  • Study site

    Newcastle

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Germany2 sites
  • Study site

    Essen, 45147

  • Study site

    Hanover, 30625

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Italy2 sites
  • Study site

    Bergamo, 24127

  • Study site

    Florence, 50134

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Spain2 sites
  • Study site

    Barcelona, 14004

  • Study site

    Córdoba, 14004

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Belgium1 site
  • Study site

    Liège, 4020

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About this study

The record Primary purpose is to assess the efficacy of eculizumab in adult patients with Atypical Hemolytic- Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) to control Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) as characterized by thrombocytopenia, hemolysis and renal impairment.

Being tested
Eculizumab
Keywords
Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
Medical subject headings
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • EculizumabDrug

    All patients received open-label eculizumab administered intravenously on the following dose schedule: Induction dose - 900 mg per week for four weeks and a dose of 1200 mg one week later; Maintenance dose - 1200 mg every two weeks. Patients who received plasma exchange or infusion during the eculizumab treatment period received a supplemental dose of 600 mg within one hour before plasma infusion or within one hour after the completion of each plasma exchange.

Study groups in NCT01194973
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EculizumabExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Eculizumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of Patients With Complete TMA Response

    Proportion of Patients with Complete TMA response was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and preservation of renal function (defined as < 25% increase in serum creatinine from baseline) which were sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through 26 weeks

  2. Percentage of Patients With Modified Complete TMA Response

    Proportion of Patients with Modified Complete TMA response through 26 weeks of treatment was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and improvement in renal function (defined as ≥ 25% reduction from the baseline value in serum creatinine, which were sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through 26 weeks

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Percentage of Patients With Complete Hematologic Response

    Proportion of Patients with Complete Hematologic response through end of study was determined and defined by normalization of platelet count and LDH sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through 26 weeks

  2. Percentage of Patients With Platelet Count Normalization

    Proportion of Patients with Platelet Count Normalization through 26 weeks of treatment was determined and defined as the platelet count observed to be ≥ 150 x 109/L on at least two consecutive measurements which span a period of at least four weeks

    Measured: Through 26 weeks

  3. Percentage of Patients With Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Improvement

    Proportion of Patients with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Improvement was determined and defined as an increase in eGFR by ≥ 15 mL/min/1.73m^2 from baseline, sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through 26 weeks

  4. Platelet Count Change From Baseline to 26 Weeks

    Measured: Through 26 weeks

  5. Percentage of Patients With Complete TMA Response

    Proportion of Patients with Complete TMA response through end of study was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and preservation of renal function (defined as < 25% increase in serum creatinine from baseline) which were sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through End of Study, Median Exposure 52 Weeks

  6. Percentage of Patients With Modified Complete TMA Response

    Proportion of Patients with Modified Complete TMA response through end of study was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and improvement in renal function (defined as ≥ 25% reduction from the baseline value in serum creatinine, which were sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through End of Study, Median Exposure 52 Weeks

  7. Percentage of Patients With Complete Hematologic Response

    Proportion of Patients with Complete Hematologic response through end of study of treatment was determined and defined by normalization of platelet count and LDH sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

    Measured: Through End of Study, Median Exposure 52 Weeks

  8. Percentage of Patients With Platelet Count Normalization

    Proportion of Patients with Platelet Count Normalization through end of study of treatment was determined and defined as the platelet count observed to be ≥ 150 x 109/L on at least two consecutive measurements which span a period of at least four weeks

    Measured: Through End of Study, Median Exposure 52 Weeks

  9. Percentage of Patients With Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Improvement

    Proportion of Patients with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Improvement was determined and defined as an increase in eGFR by ≥ 15 mL/min/1.73m^2 from baseline sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart

    Measured: Through End of Study, Median Exposure 52 Weeks

  10. Platelet Count Change From Baseline to 52 Weeks

    Measured: Through 52 Weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Sep 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2010
  3. Primary completionOct 2013
  4. Study completionFeb 2014

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
44 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01194973
Sponsor's protocol ID
C10-004
Status last verified
Apr 2015
First submitted
31 Aug 2010
Last updated
30 May 2017
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Pugh D, O'Sullivan ED, Duthie FA, Masson P, Kavanagh D. Interventions for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Mar 23;3(3):CD012862. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012862.pub2.

    PubMed 33783815
  • Cofiell R, Kukreja A, Bedard K, Yan Y, Mickle AP, Ogawa M, Bedrosian CL, Faas SJ. Eculizumab reduces complement activation, inflammation, endothelial damage, thrombosis, and renal injury markers in aHUS. Blood. 2015 May 21;125(21):3253-62. doi: 10.1182/blood-2014-09-600411. Epub 2015 Apr 1.

    PubMed 25833956

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Eculizumab in people with Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 23 sites in 7 countries.

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 6 inclusion and 19 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 30 May 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 23 sites in France, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and 2 more countries. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 24 Apr 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Percentage of Patients With Complete TMA Response (time frame: Through 26 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT01194973, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 30 May 2017.

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