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CholestasisPhase 1NCT01879735

Biliary Excretion of Conjugated Bile Acids in Humans Measured by 11C-cholylsarcosine PET/CT

A Phase 1 study testing 11C-CSar and ICG in people with Cholestasis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, run by University of Aarhus at 1 site in Denmark.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

We wish to develop a protocol for PET/CT examination of humans using the bile acid tracer 11C-cholylsarcosine. This is done by a series of PET/CT examinations of healthy humans and patients with cholestatic disorders. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
11C-CSar and ICG
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
22 participants
Where
1 siteDenmark
Study dates
Jun 2013to Sep 2014
Phase
Phase 1
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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with cholestatic disorders and healthy subjects

Who cannot join

  • Body weight above 110 kg (catheterization problematic).
  • Diabetes
  • Pregnant or breast feeding women.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Denmark1 site
  • Department of Nuclear medicine and PET-center

    Aarhus, Aarhus C, 8000

Other trials in Denmark

About this study

Official title: Hepatic Transport of Conjugated Bile Acids in Humans Quantified by 11C-cholylsarcosine PET/CT

We wish to develop a protocol for PET/CT examination of humans using the bile acid tracer 11C-cholylsarcosine. This is done by a series of PET/CT examinations of healthy humans and patients with cholestatic disorders.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of the study is the development of PET/CT protocols using 11C-CSar for human use. PET/CT methods developed in the pig studies are translated to studies in healthy humans and patients with cholestatic disorders. Dynamic PET/CT scans of the liver and biliary system are combined with measurements of tracer concentrations in a radial artery and a liver vein and measurements of hepatic blood flow by intravenous infusion of indocyanine green (ICG)/Ficks principle. Kinetic parameters from PET/CT measurements and invasive measurements are compared for validation of the PET estimated parameters and refinement of the PET modeling, if required.

Being tested
11C-CSar, ICG
Medical subject headings
Cholestasis, Cholangitis, Sclerosing, Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary

What participants receive

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

  • 11C-CSarDrug

    Also called 11C-cholylsarcosine

    PET/CT recording with bile acid tracer 11C-cholylsarcosine used to evaluate the transport of bile acids.

  • ICGDrug

    Also called indocyanine green

    Infusion of indocyanine green prior and during the PET/CT scanning with the bile tracer 11C-CSar.

Study groups in NCT01879735
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ICG's effect on 11C-CSar transportExperimentalExamine the effect of ICG on the kinetics of the hepatic transport of 11C-CSar. If no effect is seen on the kinetics, ICG will be used during the "infusion method" experiments.
Receives: Drug: 11C-CSar; Drug: ICG
Infusion methodExperimentalDetermine wether bolus or constant infusion of 11C-CSar is optimal for the PET/CT scanning. If ICG does not affect the kinetics of 11C-CSar it will be used during these experiments to calculate hepatic blood flow.
Receives: Drug: 11C-CSar; Drug: ICG

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of Participants in Whom we Could Quantify Hepatic Transport of 11C-CSar

    Measured: All measurements are performed in one day.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Jun 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2013
  3. Primary completionSep 2014
  4. Study completionSep 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 1
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
22 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01879735
Sponsor's protocol ID
C-CSar humane 244
Status last verified
Jul 2014
First submitted
11 Jun 2013
Last updated
23 Feb 2015
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Orntoft NW, Munk OL, Frisch K, Ott P, Keiding S, Sorensen M. Hepatobiliary transport kinetics of the conjugated bile acid tracer 11C-CSar quantified in healthy humans and patients by positron emission tomography. J Hepatol. 2017 Aug;67(2):321-327. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2017.02.023. Epub 2017 Feb 27.

    PubMed 28249726

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing 11C-CSar and ICG in people with Cholestasis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, run by University of Aarhus at 1 site in Denmark.

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 1 inclusion and 3 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 23 Feb 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Denmark. 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 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.

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 23 Feb 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 Participants in Whom we Could Quantify Hepatic Transport of 11C-CSar (time frame: All measurements are performed in one day.). 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 NCT01879735, 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 23 Feb 2015.

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