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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)Phase 2/3FenakiNCT02620761

Fenoldopam to Prevent Renal Dysfunction in Indomethacin Treated Preterm Infants

A Phase 2/3 study testing Fenoldopam and 0.9%NS in people with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), run by Medical College of Wisconsin at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The investigators will conduct a prospective, blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with a sample size of 20 patients in each of the two arms (fenoldopam vs placebo) based upon a difference in serum creatinine by one standard deviation. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 0 to 28 days
What is being tested?
Fenoldopam and 0.9%NS
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
1 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
6 Feb 2019to 31 Jan 2020
Phase
Phase 2/3
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 0 to 28 days
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Gestational age at birth 23 0/7 to 27 6/7 weeks by best obstetrical dating
  • No previous exposure to indomethacin
  • Clinical determination to use indomethacin to attempt closure of PDA
  • No known congenital abnormalities involving the kidneys, heart or lungs
  • No preexisting renal dysfunction, defined as serum creatinine > 1.0 mg/dl, or urine output <1.0 ml/kg/hour over the previous 24 hours.

Who cannot join

  • Enrollment in concurrent study in which interventions may contribute confounding variables or have competing outcomes
  • Infants with antenatally or postnatally diagnosed renal or urinary tract abnormalities
  • Infants with umbilical cord or infant blood pH below 7.0 at any time before enrollment
  • Attending physician unwilling to have infant participate in study
  • Absence of informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

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About this study

The investigators will conduct a prospective, blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with a sample size of 20 patients in each of the two arms (fenoldopam vs placebo) based upon a difference in serum creatinine by one standard deviation. Fluid and salt intake will be held constant within clinical parameters and carefully measured. Fenoldopam will be started at 0.1 ug/kg/min. If, after 6 hrs there is no decrease in blood pressure, the dose will be increased to 0.2 ug/kg/min. This dose will be continued throughout the remainder of the study. A study of pediatric patients previously provided to the FDA showed no hypotension at a dose of 0.2 ug/kg/min. Fenoldopam will be started 12 hrs before the first dose of indomethacin and discontinued 12 hrs after the 3rd dose of indomethacin. Study samples will include both blood and urine. The primary outcome will be a reduction in renal dysfunction, as determined by creatinine and urine output over the course of treatment. Additional outcomes will include determination of known and novel metabolomic urine markers of renal dysfunction.

Read the detailed description

Hypotheses

  • The investigators primary hypothesis is that fenoldopam reduces renal dysfunction associated with indomethacin administration for closure of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. A secondary endpoint or measured outcome will be the determination of fenoldopam pharmacokinetics in the premature population. Lastly, the investigators hypothesize that urine and serum acute kidney injury (AKI) biomarkers will be superior to contemporary neonatal AKI definitions in their ability to identify renal injury.

Specific Aims

  • Evaluate the effect of fenoldopam on renal function in preterm infants administered indomethacin
  • Determination of fenoldopam pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles in preterm infants
  • Define whether newly identified biomarkers of renal dysfunction are more sensitive markers of renal dysfunction following indomethacin than traditional markers including urine output and serum creatinine.

Study design

  • The study will be a prospective, blinded, randomized, placebo controlled trial. Fenoldopam will be started at 0.1 ug/kg/min. If, after 6 hrs there is no decrease in blood pressure, the dose will be increased to 0.2 ug/kg/min and continued throughout the remainder of the study. The previous study in pediatric patients showed no hypotension at a dose of 0.2 ug/kg/min. Fenoldopam will be started 12 hrs before the first dose of indomethacin and discontinued 12 hrs after the 3rd dose of indomethacin.

Describe study population or sample material

  • preterm infants born at less than or equal to 28 weeks gestation with patent ductus arteriosus in whom attempted medical closure with indomethacin is indicated as decided upon by the attending physician Sample size/power of primary endpoint
  • Sample size is 20 patients in each of the two arms (fenoldopam vs placebo) based upon an improvement in serum creatinine by one standard deviation.
Being tested
Fenoldopam, 0.9%NS
Medical subject headings
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent, Acute Kidney Injury

What participants receive

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

  • FenoldopamDrug

    Randomized to receive Fenoldopam or 0.9%NS

  • 0.9%NSDrug

    Also called normal saline

    Randomized to receive Fenoldopam or 0.9%NS

Study groups in NCT02620761
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ControlPlacebo comparatorInfants in the Placebo arm will receive 0.9% sodium chloride (0.1 ml/hr). If, after 6 hrs there is not a clinically concerning decrease in blood pressure, as determined by attending physician, the rate of infusion (in this arm the placebo) will be increased to 0.2 ml/kg/hr. This rate will be continued throughout the remainder of the study.
Receives: Drug: 0.9%NS
FenoldopamExperimentalInfants in the experimental arm will receive fenoldopam (60 ug/ml; 0.1 ml/hr to provide 0.1ug/kg/min). If, after 6 hrs there is not a clinically concerning decrease in blood pressure, as determined by attending physician, the rate of infusion will be increased to 0.2 ml/kg/hr (0.2 ug/kg/min for infants receiving fenoldopam). This rate will be continued throughout the remainder of the study.
Receives: Drug: Fenoldopam

What is being measured

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

  1. Changes in Urine Output (ml/kg/hr)

    Urine will be collected and measured in 6 hour increments beginning 6 hours prior to starting fenoldopam or placebo infusion. The first dose of indomethacin will be given 12 hours after starting fenoldopam or placebo. Two additional doses of indomethacin will be given 12 hours apart. Urine will continue to be collected and volume measured in 6 hour increments up to 24 hrs after the last dose of indomethacin. To summarize, urine will be collected and measured from time -6 hours to 0 hours. Fenoldapam or placebo will be initiated at time 0 hrs, indomethacin given at time 12, 24 and 36 hours, and urine collected and measured to time 60 hours.

    Measured: 66 hrs - from 6 hrs before beginning of fenoldopam or placebo infusion up to 24 hours after the last dose of indomethacin

  2. Serum Levels of Fenoldopam During Infusion of the Drug and Following Discontinuation of the Drug Will be Measured by Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy.

    Blood samples for determination of serum fenoldopam levels will be obtained immediately prior to starting the infusion of fenoldopam (time 0 hour), continue through the 48 hour period of fenoldopam infusion and continue for an additional 12 hours after stopping the fenoldopam infusion.

    Measured: 60 hours

  3. Change in Levels of Serum Albumin (mg/dl)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  4. Changes in Serum Creatinine (mg/dl)

    Serum creatinine will be measured immediately prior to first dose of indomethacin, immediately prior to the third dose of indomethacin (24 hr later) and 24 hours after the third dose of indomethacin

    Measured: 48 hours

  5. Serum Levels of Fenoldopam Will be Related the Changes in Urine Volume

    We will relate serum levels of fenoldopam to changes in urine volume over the duration of time of fenoldopam infusion and after discontinuation of infusion. This constitutes part of the pharmacodynamic analysis

    Measured: 60 hours

  6. Serum Levels of Fenoldopam Will be Related to Absolute and Relative Changes in Serum Creatinine

    We will relate serum levels of fenoldopam to serum creatinine values over the duration of time of fenoldopam infusion and after discontinuation of infusion. This constitutes part of the pharmacodynamic analysis

    Measured: 60 hours

  7. Change in Levels of Serum Beta 2 Macroglobulin (mcg/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  8. Change in Levels of Serum Cystatin C (mcg/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  9. Change in Levels of Serum Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) (ng/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  10. Change in Levels of Serum Osteopontin (ng/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  11. Change in Levels of Serum Uromodulin (mg/dl)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  12. Change in Level of Urine Albumin (mg/dl)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hr

  13. Change in Level of Urine Beta 2 Macroglobulin (mcg/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  14. Change in Level of Urine Cystatin C (mcg/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hr

  15. Change in Levels of Urine Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) (ng/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hr

  16. Change in Levels of Urine Osteopontin (ng/ml)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

  17. Change in Levels of Urine Uromodulin (mg/dl)

    Period from just prior to first dose of indomethacin (time point 12 hours) to 24 hours beyond last dose of indomethacin ( which is time point 60 hours). Thus, this aspect of study takes place between time point 12 hr and time point 60 hr, which is a 48 hour period

    Measured: 48 hrs

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Dec 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start6 Feb 2019
  3. Primary completion31 Jan 2020
  4. Study completion31 Jan 2020

Why it stopped: Inability to recruit patients

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 2/3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
1 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02620761
Sponsor's protocol ID
DK113073-01A1
Acronym
Fenaki
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
27 Oct 2015
Last updated
16 Sep 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Esezobor CI, Bhatt GC, Effa EE, Hodson EM. Fenoldopam for preventing and treating acute kidney injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Nov 28;11(11):CD012905. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012905.pub2.

    PubMed 39607014

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Fenoldopam and 0.9%NS in people with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), run by Medical College of Wisconsin at 1 site 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 5 inclusion and 5 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Sep 2022. 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 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 16 Sep 2022). 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?

Changes in Urine Output (ml/kg/hr) (time frame: 66 hrs - from 6 hrs before beginning of fenoldopam or placebo infusion up to 24 hours after the last dose of indomethacin). The study lists 17 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 NCT02620761, 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 16 Sep 2022.

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