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Cytokine Release SyndromeNCT04048525

Cytokine Removal With CVVHD Compared to CVVH

A study testing CVVHD and CVVH in people with Cytokine Release Syndrome and Sepsis, run by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge at 2 sites in Spain.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Septic patients with acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) requiring continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT) present high mortality due to systemic inflammatory response, cytokine liberation, and finally multiorgan dysfunction. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Cytokine Release Syndrome, Sepsis, AKI
What is being tested?
CVVHD and CVVH
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
2 sitesSpain
Study dates
13 Mar 2013to 1 Mar 2016
Phase
Interventional
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Less than 72 hours from ICU admission to inclusion
  • Clinical diagnosis of Severe Sepsis or Septic shock (SCCM definitions)
  • Correct therapeutic initial management of septic process (SSC guidelines)
  • Clinical diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury (ADQI definitions)
  • Acute Kidney Injury meeting CRRT initiation criteria (ADQI guidelines)
  • Written informed consent from patient or legal surrogates
  • Coexisting illness with a high probability of death

Who cannot join

  • End Stage Renal Disease(ESRD)
  • Received previous CRRT or hemodialysis in the last three months

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Spain2 sites
  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

    Barcelona

  • Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Official title: Cytokine Removal With CVVHD Using a Membrane With Adsorption Capacity: A Pilot Randomized Trial

Septic patients with acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) requiring continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT) present high mortality due to systemic inflammatory response, cytokine liberation, and finally multiorgan dysfunction. Cytokine plasmatic elimination with continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) presents a high resource cost both technical and human. The study primary end-point is to demonstrate a similar cytokine removal of continuous venovenous hemodialysis (CVVHD) respect to CVVH, both modalities employing the same adsorption capacity membrane. As secondary end-points investigators will try to demonstrate technical superiority of CVVHD respect to CVVH. In order to achieve these objectives investigators have designed a proof of concept exploratory trial that will include those participants whom present SA-AKI meeting CRRT initiation criteria. During the first 72 hours investigators will measure plasmatic elimination capacity of main cytokines, and other clinical and prognostic relevant molecules. Investigators wil measure mean filter life during all CRRT with special attention to the first 72 hours. Investigators will also measure hemodynamic, respiratory, and metabolic parameters. Finally, investigators will analyze 90 days survival. Demonstration of a similar immunomodulating capacity and a minor complication rate with its consequent lower cost, should settle the based evidence principles that recommend the use of CVVHD associated to an adsorption capacity membrane in patients with SA-AKI whom need CRRT.

Read the detailed description

Investigators will warrant a correct protocol application. Study data will be reviewed by an external monitoring committee from the clinical assay research central unit (UCICEC - IDIBELL). Monitors will contrast registered data from the collection data form (CDF) with data from patient´s medical record. All patient´s medical records will be indefinitely saved in electronical format to be reviewed if necessary. Participants who meet inclusion criteria will be randomized for one of both arms with aleatory assignation using a randomisation sequential (RndSeq) program for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Investigators will report adverse events (in less than 24 hours if severe) to the sponsor center to be properly evaluated. If the severe adverse event (SAE) is finally evaluated by the study board as related to the intervention arm, urgent notification to health authorities must proceed and study should be interrupted until further decision. Data registry has been created to include all variables with written individual data collection forms (DCF). Data will be bedside registered by the investigators but final software database registration will be done by the statistics outside investigator who has no contact with the participant situation. Cytokines levels will be introduced in DCF when measured (every six months). Statistical analysis will be done by the statistics investigator who wont have any role in patient´s selection, randomization, or follow up. SPSS v. 18.0 for statistical analysis will be used. Variable distribution will be studied and logarithmic transformation will be used on those variables that don't present normal distribution, presumably cytokine levels. Univariate analysis comparing clinical, demographic, biochemical, metabolic, hemodynamic and respiratory baseline variables between both arms (CVVHD and CVVH), will be done with two-tailed t test for continuous variables and chi-square test for categorical variables. Variables determined several times (T0, T24, T48, T72) will be analysed using a one-way repeated measures ANOVA test in order to demonstrate differences between both arms. Multivariate analysis will be completed to control those clinically relevant confounding variables as well as to discover baseline differences. According to hypothesis and to the dependent variable on study, investigators will use a survival analysis (to study mortality) with a cox regression model, or a hierarchic multiple linear regression model when the dependent variable is continuous. Arm intervention (CVVHD, CVVH) will be considered as the main independent variable adding other control independent variables. As the study is measuring cytokine levels in five different moments (T0, T24, T48, T72), in order to maximize statistical power and reduce control variables number, the area under the curve (AUC) we´ll be determined for every cytokine during the first 72 hours. Due to this statistical maneuver, investigators will obtain a continuous variable that represents each cytokine level during the biochemical study period (72 hours). To evaluate if the arm intervention improvement in terms of efficacy and safety could be related to cytokine levels during the first 72 hours, a mediation complementary analysis will be done considering cytokine (represented by AUC) as a mediator between the independent variable (intervention arm) and the evaluated effect.

Being tested
CVVHD, CVVH
Keywords
CRRT, CVVHD, CVVH
Medical subject headings
Cytokine Release Syndrome, Sepsis

What participants receive

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

  • CVVHDProcedure or surgery

    Also called Continuous venovenous hemodialysis

    CVVHD will be used during 72 hours with a prescribed dose of 30 ml/Kg/h Prismasol® 4 as dialysate fluid. Blood flow of 200-250 ml/min, to achieve 12 - 15 L/h will be prescribed. Isovolemic CRRT will be encouraged during this 72 hours if volume overload status is not present. After 72 hours, CVVHD will be continued and dialysate dose (ml/kg/h) will be adjusted to achieve creatinine levels between 80-120 umol/L until patient recovers urine output and / or tolerates intermittent hemodialysis.

  • CVVHProcedure or surgery

    Also called Continuous venovenous haemofiltration

    CVVH will be used during 72 hours with a prescribed dose of 30 ml/Kg/h Prismasol® 4 as reposition fluid. Blood flow of 200-250 ml/min, to achieve 12 - 15 L/h will be prescribed adjusting the adequate percentage of prefilter infusion to maintain a theoretical filtration fraction between 18-22%. Isovolemic CRRT will be encouraged if volume overload status is not present. After 72 hours, CVVH will be continued and filtration dose (ml/kg/h) will be adjusted to achieve creatinine levels between 80-120 umol/L until patient recovers urine output and / or tolerates intermittent hemodialysis.

Study groups in NCT04048525
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CVVHD with ST150ExperimentalPatients with sepsis whom present AKI meeting CRRT initiation criteria will be started on CVVHD with PrismafleX eXeed™ II (Hospal) using an ST150SET copolymer of acrylonitrile and sodium methylsulfonate (AN 69) with polyethylenimine treated surface. Anticoagulation of the ST150 set with unfractioned heparin will only be initiated if there´s no clinical contraindication. ST150 set will be changed when clotted and every 24 hours during the first 72 hours of CVVHD. No citrate anticoagulation will be used.
Receives: Procedure: CVVHD
CVVH with ST150Active comparatorPatients with sepsis whom present AKI meeting CRRT initiation criteria will be started on CVVH with PrismafleX eXeed™ II (Hospal) using an ST150SET copolymer of acrylonitrile and sodium methylsulfonate (AN 69) with polyethylenimine treated surface. Anticoagulation of the ST150 set with unfractioned heparin will only be initiated if there´s no clinical contraindication. ST150 set will be changed when clotted and every 24 hours during the first 72 hours of CVVH. No citrate anticoagulation will be used.
Receives: Procedure: CVVH

What is being measured

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

  1. Cytokine specific removal (0-72h)

    Cytokine concentration changes between baseline and 72 hours for each cytokine: interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin-4 (IL-4), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) levels will be determined in plasma. Changes will be expressed in percentages respect to baseline concentrations for each cytokine. Determinations should only be done when ST150 set has been working for at least 6 continuous hours. This means that determinations can be advanced or delayed +/- 4 hours to scheduled time (for example 68 - 76 hours for T72).

    Measured: 72 hours

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Cardiovascular SOFA score variations.

    Cardiovascular SOFA score will be registered every 24 hours (0-4) and variation from baseline to 72 hours will be evaluated calculating the Delta cardiovascular SOFA score from baseline to 72 h (SUM of the 4 daily SOFA scores).

    Measured: 72 hours

  2. Respiratory SOFA score variations.

    Respiratory SOFA score (0-4) will be registered every 24 hours and variation from baseline to 72 hours will be evaluated calculating the Delta respiratory SOFA score from baseline to 72 h (SUM of the 4 daily SOFA scores).

    Measured: 72 hours

  3. Number of filters employed.

    Number of times set was changed during the first 72 hours on CRRT.

    Measured: 72 hours

  4. Rate of dialytrauma events

    Rate of adverse events related to CRRT known as "dialytrauma". Red blood cells transfusions related with filter clotting, thrombocytopenia (less than 100.000), hypophosphatemia (less than 0.7 mmol/L), hypokaliemia (less than 3.3 mmol/ L), and hypothermia (less than 35.5ºC rectal temperature).

    Measured: 72 hours

  5. Sieving coefficients for plasma solutes

    Sieving coefficients for plasma solutes (creatinine, urea, potassium, albumine, magnesium, phosphate, and others) will be determined after measuring blood (pre and postfilter) and ultrafiltrate levels at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours.

    24h, 48h, and 72h determinations should only be done when ST150 set has been working for at least 6 continuous hours. This means that determinations can be advanced or delayed +/- 4 hours to scheduled time (for example 20 - 28 hours for T24).

    Measured: 0-72 hours

  6. Survival at 90 days after randomization

    Kaplan Meyer survival analysis and cox proportional hazard ratio for death will be both done at 90 days after CRRT initiation.

    Measured: 90 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Aug 2019
  2. Study start13 Mar 2013
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2015
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2016

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Pilot randomized controlled trial
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04048525
Sponsor's protocol ID
CYTOHUB
Status last verified
Aug 2019
First submitted
13 Feb 2019
Last updated
5 Mar 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing CVVHD and CVVH in people with Cytokine Release Syndrome and Sepsis, run by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge at 2 sites in Spain.

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 7 inclusion and 2 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 5 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Spain. 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.

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?

Cytokine specific removal (0-72h) (time frame: 72 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 Mar 2020.

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