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Nephrotic SyndromePhase 4NCT05966818

Effect of Dapagliflozin in Non-Diabetic Patients With Nephrotic Syndrome.

A Phase 4 study testing Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB). and Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB). in people with Nephrotic Syndrome, run by Ain Shams University.

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Trial summary

Dapagliflozin is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to be approved for CKD treatment regardless of diabetes status. Since many etiologies of non-diabetic nephropathy are characterized by intraglomerular hypertension, it was hypothesized that dapagliflozin acutely decreases GFR and proteinuria in patients without diabetes at… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for
Nephrotic Syndrome
What is being tested?
Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB). and Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB).
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
90 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Aug 2023to 1 Mar 2024
Phase
Phase 4
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 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 and ≤60 years.
  • Patients with diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome (proteinuria ≥3.5g/24hr, and serum albumin ≤30g/L) and Urine protein/Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) ≥2.
  • Serum creatinine <3mg/dl (265.2umol/L) and eGFR >30 ml/min/1.73 m2.
  • Pathological diagnosis with membranous nephropathy (MN) or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
  • Absence of any contraindication to dapagliflozin (eGFR less than 30).
  • On a stable dose of an ACEI or ARB for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization or Initiation of ACEI or ARB.
  • Agreed to participate and sign written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease or autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease or lupus nephritis.
  • Active malignancy aside from treated squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin.
  • History of severe hypersensitivity or contraindications to dapagliflozin.
  • History of repeated urinary tract infection or fungal infection.
  • Patients with Hemodynamic instability or Hypotension.
  • History of noncompliance to medical regimens or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet.

Amal A. Elkholy, PhD contact

+201060355448

amalanas9@gmail.com

Reem G. Hammad, Master's contact

+201019934446

reem.gamal19939@gmail.com

About this study

Official title: Assessment of the Renoprotective Effect of Dapagliflozin in Non-Diabetic Patients With Nephrotic Syndrome.

Dapagliflozin is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to be approved for CKD treatment regardless of diabetes status. Since many etiologies of non-diabetic nephropathy are characterized by intraglomerular hypertension, it was hypothesized that dapagliflozin acutely decreases GFR and proteinuria in patients without diabetes at risk of progressive kidney function loss such as nephrotic patients via a glucose independent hemodynamic mechanism.

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of Dapagliflozin on proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate in non-diabetic patients with nephrotic syndrome in order to slow the decline in kidney function and the progression to ESRD and to prevent the complications of nephrotic syndrome like thrombotic diseases, peritonitis, hyperuricemia, and recurrent infections.

Read the detailed description

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical syndrome defined by massive proteinuria (greater than 40 mg/m2 per hour) responsible for hypoalbuminemia (less than 30 g/L), with resulting hyperlipidemia, edema, and other complications as thrombotic diseases, peritonitis and recurrent infections.

Dapagliflozin is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to be approved for CKD treatment regardless of diabetes status. Since many etiologies of non-diabetic nephropathy are characterized by intra-glomerular hypertension, it was hypothesized that Dapagliflozin decreases GFR and proteinuria in patients without diabetes at risk of progressive kidney function loss via a glucose independent hemodynamic mechanism.

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of Dapagliflozin on proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate in non-diabetic patients with nephrotic syndrome.

The study will include 90 patients with diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome (proteinuria ≥3.5g/24hr, and serum albumin ≤30g/L) and Urine protein/Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) ≥2. Serum creatinine <3mg/dl (265.2umol/L) and eGFR >30 ml/min/1.73 m2. They will assigned randomly into 2 groups. Each group will contain 45 patients.

  • The first group will receive Dapagliflozin (Diglifloz) 10 mg orally once daily for 24 weeks and the standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).
  • The second group will receive the standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).
  1. Baseline assessment:

At baseline , the non-diabetic patients with nephrotic syndrome will undergo:

  • A detailed medical history,
  • Physical examination,
  • Blood pressure,
  • Complete blood count (CBC),
  • Baseline biochemical laboratory tests including: kidney function tests (Urinary protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR), eGFR, serum albumin, serum creatinine, serum uric acid, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), lipid profile and serum glucose level
  1. Follow up assessment:

Patients will be followed up every four weeks during the study period (6 months) by measuring UPCR, eGFR, serum albumin, serum creatinine, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), blood pressure, uric acid, glucose level, lipid profile and CBC. In between visits, patients will be contacted via phone for monitoring of any side effects.

  1. End of study assessment:

After 6 months, the previous biochemical tests will be performed such as UPCR, eGFR, serum albumin, serum creatinine, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), blood pressure, uric acid, glucose level, lipid profile and CBC to measure changes from the baseline.

Being tested
Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB)., Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB).
Keywords
Nephrotic Syndrome, SGLT2 inhibitor, dapagliflozin, management, proteinuria
Medical subject headings
Nephrotic Syndrome, Proteinuria

What participants receive

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

  • Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).Drug

    Also called Dapagliflozin (Diglifloz) 10 mg orally once daily and the standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).

    Dapagliflozin (Diglifloz) 10 mg orally once daily for 24 weeks and the standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).

  • Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB).Drug

    Also called Standard Therapy which include either ACEI or ARB.

    Standard Therapy which include either ACEI or ARB for 24 weeks.

Study groups in NCT05966818
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Dapagliflozin group and Standard therapy which include either ACEI or ARBActive comparator- The first group (45 patients) will receive Dapagliflozin (Diglifloz) 10 mg orally once daily at any time of day with or without food. Tablets are to be swallowed whole with half a cup of water for 24 weeks and standard therapy which include either angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
Receives: Drug: Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).; Drug: Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB).
Standard therapy which include either ACEI or ARBActive comparator- The second group (45 patients); will receive the standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).
Receives: Drug: Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB).; Drug: Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB).

What is being measured

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

  1. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on proteinuria.

    By measuring UPCR.

    Measured: Change from Baseline UPCR at 6 months

  2. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on proteinuria.

    By measuring serum albumin

    Measured: Change from Baseline Serum Albumin at 6 months

  3. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).

    By measuring serum creatinine.

    Measured: Change from Baseline Serum Creatinine at 6 months

  4. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).

    By measuring eGFR.

    Measured: Change from Baseline eGFR at 6 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on Systolic blood pressure.

    By measuring Systolic blood pressure.

    Measured: Change from Baseline Systolic Blood Pressure at 6 months

  2. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on Diastolic blood pressure.

    By measuring Diastolic blood pressure.

    Measured: Change from Baseline Diastolic Blood Pressure at 6 months

  3. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on uric acid.

    By measuring uric acid.

    Measured: Change from Baseline Uric acid at 6 months

  4. Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on lipid profile.

    By measuring lipid profile.

    Measured: Change from Baseline lipid profile at 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Aug 2023
  2. Study start1 Aug 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2024 (estimated)

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The study is a Prospective, Randomized, Interventional, Parallel, Open Label study.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
90 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05966818
Sponsor's protocol ID
Dapagliflozin in NS
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
19 Jun 2023
Last updated
1 Aug 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Hussein N, Abdelrahman F, Khedr A, Aref H, Halawa MR, ELSharkawy M. Value of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor Versus Traditional Medication in Microalbuminuric Diabetic Patients. Curr Diabetes Rev. 2021;17(6):e101120187809. doi: 10.2174/1573399816999201110194413.

    PubMed 33176660
  • Tapia C, Bashir K. Nephrotic Syndrome. 2023 May 29. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470444/

    PubMed 29262216
  • Wang CS, Greenbaum LA. Nephrotic Syndrome. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;66(1):73-85. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2018.08.006.

    PubMed 30454752
  • Heerspink HJL, Stefansson BV, Correa-Rotter R, Chertow GM, Greene T, Hou FF, Mann JFE, McMurray JJV, Lindberg M, Rossing P, Sjostrom CD, Toto RD, Langkilde AM, Wheeler DC; DAPA-CKD Trial Committees and Investigators. Dapagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Oct 8;383(15):1436-1446. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2024816. Epub 2020 Sep 24.

    PubMed 32970396

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Dapagliflozin and Standard therapy (ACEI or ARB). and Standard Therapy (ACEI or ARB). in people with Nephrotic Syndrome, run by Ain Shams University.

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 8 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Aug 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Amal A. Elkholy, PhD (+201060355448, amalanas9@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Assessment of the effect of Dapagliflozin on proteinuria. (time frame: Change from Baseline UPCR at 6 months). The study lists 4 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 NCT05966818, which also lists 4 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 1 Aug 2023.

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