Safety & Tolerability of Berinert® (C1 Inhibitor) Therapy to Prevent Rejection
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Renal Impairment / Chronic Kidney Disease |
Therapuetic Areas: | Nephrology / Urology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
Start Date: | August 2011 |
End Date: | November 2013 |
A Phase I/II Trial to Evaluate the Safety & Tolerability of Berinert® (C1 Inhibitor) Therapy to Prevent Complement-Dependent, Antibody-Mediated Rejection Post-Transplant in Highly-HLA Sensitized Patients"
Organ transplantation offers the only hope for a normal life for patients with end-stage
renal disease on dialysis (ESRD). For the highly-sensitized patient, patients with
antibodies to human leukocyte antigens (HLA), transplantation is extremely difficult or
impossible since pre-formed antibodies will cause severe rejection and loss of transplanted
organs. Approximately 30% of the transplant list in the U.S. is considered sensitized (have
detectable antibodies to HLA antigens). These anti-HLA (anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen
antibodies) pose a significant barrier to transplantation that has recently been
successfully addressed using desensitization therapies with IVIG, rituximab and/or
plasmapheresis (PE). Despite the success of these therapies, post-transplant antibody
mediated rejection (AMR) and chronic Antibody Mediated Rejection (CAMR) remain significant
problems. Recent data suggests that addition of Berinert (C1 Inhibitor) to post-transplant
treatment regimen may significantly reduce incidence of Antibody Mediation Rejection.
Twenty highly-sensitized patients who have undergone desensitization treatment and are
awaiting kidney transplant will be enrolled in the study. Once transplanted these patients
will be started on the standard of care post-transplant immunosuppressive protocol. In
addition patients will receive Berinert 20 units/ kg daily x 3 days, then twice weekly x 3
weeks. At the end of Berinert treatment a kidney biopsy will be performed. Subjects will be
followed for 6 months to assess safety and efficacy of the study protocol.
renal disease on dialysis (ESRD). For the highly-sensitized patient, patients with
antibodies to human leukocyte antigens (HLA), transplantation is extremely difficult or
impossible since pre-formed antibodies will cause severe rejection and loss of transplanted
organs. Approximately 30% of the transplant list in the U.S. is considered sensitized (have
detectable antibodies to HLA antigens). These anti-HLA (anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen
antibodies) pose a significant barrier to transplantation that has recently been
successfully addressed using desensitization therapies with IVIG, rituximab and/or
plasmapheresis (PE). Despite the success of these therapies, post-transplant antibody
mediated rejection (AMR) and chronic Antibody Mediated Rejection (CAMR) remain significant
problems. Recent data suggests that addition of Berinert (C1 Inhibitor) to post-transplant
treatment regimen may significantly reduce incidence of Antibody Mediation Rejection.
Twenty highly-sensitized patients who have undergone desensitization treatment and are
awaiting kidney transplant will be enrolled in the study. Once transplanted these patients
will be started on the standard of care post-transplant immunosuppressive protocol. In
addition patients will receive Berinert 20 units/ kg daily x 3 days, then twice weekly x 3
weeks. At the end of Berinert treatment a kidney biopsy will be performed. Subjects will be
followed for 6 months to assess safety and efficacy of the study protocol.
Single center, Phase I/II, randomized The trial will examine the safety and efficacy of
human C1 INH given post-transplant to reduce or prevent complement-dependent,
antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) in 20 subjects (adult) who are highly-HLA sensitized
(HS),(Panel Reactive Antibodies >30% (PRA), have undergone desensitization with intravenous
immunoglobin (IVIG) + rituximab and/or plasmapheresis and are awaiting Living donor (LD)/
Deceased Donor (DD) kidney transplant. Once transplant offers are entertained, a
donor-specific crossmatch will be performed to detect anti-HLA antibodies and donor-specific
anti-HLA antibodies (DSA) which are associated with acute rejection or graft loss. (These
anti-HLA (anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen antibodies) antibodies may result naturally or from
previous pregnancy, transfusions, or prior transplants.) If acceptable crossmatches and
Donor Specific Antibody levels are seen after desensitization, the patients will proceed to
Living Donor/Deceased Donor transplantation. Patients receiving transplants will have
pre-transplant labs obtained for C1 INH levels, Complement 3 (C3) and Complement 4 (C4) at
transplant. In addition to the standard post-transplant immunosuppressive protocol,
participating patients will receive placebo or 20 Units/kg C1 INH twice weekly X 4 weeks. At
the end of the treatment, a protocol biopsy will be performed to assess the allograft for
evidence of Antibody Mediated Rejection, including C4d staining. Since ~25% of highly
sensitized patients experience Antibody Mediated Rejection post-transplant and 85% of these
Antibody Mediated Rejection episodes occur in the 1st post-transplant month, we feel the
assessment of the potential impact of C1 INH therapy is best assessed in this time period.
After completion of the C1 INH therapy, patients will be followed for an additional 6 month
to assess allograft function and Antibody Mediated Rejection episodes as well as Donor
Specific Antibodies.
The subjects will be followed to determine the proportion who develop evidence of Antibody
Mediated Rejection within 6 month of completion of the study. In addition we will asses the
transplanted patients to determine the number who sustain a viable and functioning kidney
allograft for 6 months. All subjects will be evaluated on an intent-to-treat basis. The
subject accrual rate will be limited to no more than five subjects per month in the initial
three months to assure safety to all subjects. Repeat laboratories will be performed at the
completion of C1 INH therapy to determine effect on levels and correlation with any
potential events.
human C1 INH given post-transplant to reduce or prevent complement-dependent,
antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) in 20 subjects (adult) who are highly-HLA sensitized
(HS),(Panel Reactive Antibodies >30% (PRA), have undergone desensitization with intravenous
immunoglobin (IVIG) + rituximab and/or plasmapheresis and are awaiting Living donor (LD)/
Deceased Donor (DD) kidney transplant. Once transplant offers are entertained, a
donor-specific crossmatch will be performed to detect anti-HLA antibodies and donor-specific
anti-HLA antibodies (DSA) which are associated with acute rejection or graft loss. (These
anti-HLA (anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen antibodies) antibodies may result naturally or from
previous pregnancy, transfusions, or prior transplants.) If acceptable crossmatches and
Donor Specific Antibody levels are seen after desensitization, the patients will proceed to
Living Donor/Deceased Donor transplantation. Patients receiving transplants will have
pre-transplant labs obtained for C1 INH levels, Complement 3 (C3) and Complement 4 (C4) at
transplant. In addition to the standard post-transplant immunosuppressive protocol,
participating patients will receive placebo or 20 Units/kg C1 INH twice weekly X 4 weeks. At
the end of the treatment, a protocol biopsy will be performed to assess the allograft for
evidence of Antibody Mediated Rejection, including C4d staining. Since ~25% of highly
sensitized patients experience Antibody Mediated Rejection post-transplant and 85% of these
Antibody Mediated Rejection episodes occur in the 1st post-transplant month, we feel the
assessment of the potential impact of C1 INH therapy is best assessed in this time period.
After completion of the C1 INH therapy, patients will be followed for an additional 6 month
to assess allograft function and Antibody Mediated Rejection episodes as well as Donor
Specific Antibodies.
The subjects will be followed to determine the proportion who develop evidence of Antibody
Mediated Rejection within 6 month of completion of the study. In addition we will asses the
transplanted patients to determine the number who sustain a viable and functioning kidney
allograft for 6 months. All subjects will be evaluated on an intent-to-treat basis. The
subject accrual rate will be limited to no more than five subjects per month in the initial
three months to assure safety to all subjects. Repeat laboratories will be performed at the
completion of C1 INH therapy to determine effect on levels and correlation with any
potential events.
Inclusion Criteria:
- End-stage renal disease.
- No known contraindications for therapy with Immune Globuillin Intravenous
10%/Rituximab or C1 INH.
- Age 18-65 years at the time of screening.
- Panel Reactive Antibody [PRA] > 50% demonstrated on 3 consecutive samples, Patient
highly-HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) sensitized and a candidate for Living
Donor/Deceased Donor transplantation after desensitization at Cedars Sinai Medical
Center.
- At transplant, patient must have Donor Specific Antibody /Cross match + non-HLA
(Human Leukocyte Antigen) identical donor.
Subject/Parent/Guardian must be able to understand and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Lactating or pregnant females.
- Women of child-bearing age who are not willing or able to practice Food and Drug
Administration [FDA]-approved forms of contraception.
- HIV-positive subjects.
- Subjects who test positive for Hepatitis B Virus infection [positive Hepatitis B
Virus surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Virus core Antigen, or Hepatitis B Virus e
Antigen/DNA] or Hepatitis C Virus infection [positive Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (EIA)
and confirmatory Hepatitis C Virus Recombinant ImmunoBlot Assay (RIBA)].
- Subjects with active Tuberculosis.
- Subjects with selective Immunoglobulin A deficiency, those who have known
anti-Immunoglobulin A antibodies, and those with a history of anaphylaxis or severe
systemic responses to any part of the clinical trial material.
- Subjects who have received or for whom multiple organ transplants are planned.
- Recent recipients of any licensed or investigational live attenuated vaccine(s)
within two months of the screening visit (including but not limited to any of the
following:
- Adenovirus [Adenovirus vaccine live oral type 7] Varicella [Varivax] Hepatitis A
[VAQTA] Rotavirus [Rotashield] Yellow fever [Y-F-Vax] Measles and mumps [Measles and
mumps virus vaccine live] Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine [M-M-R-II] Sabin oral
polio vaccine Rabies vaccines [IMOVAX Rabies I.D., RabAvert])
- A significantly abnormal general serum screening lab result defined as a White Blood
Cell < .0 X 103/ml, a Hemoglobin < 8.0 g/dL, a platelet count < 100 X 103/ml, , an
Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase [SGOT] > 5X upper limit of normal, and an
Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase [SGPT] >5X upper limit of normal range.
- Individuals deemed unable to comply with the protocol.
- Subjects with active Cytomegalovirus or Epstein Barr Virus infection as defined by
Cytomegalovirus-specific serology (Immunoglobulin G or Immunoglobulin M) and
confirmed by quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction with or without a compatible
illness.
- Subjects with a known history of previous myocardial infarction within one year of
screening.
- Subjects with a history of clinically significant thrombotic episodes, and subjects
with active peripheral vascular disease.
- Use of investigational agents within 4 weeks of participation.
- Know allergy/sensitivity to C1 INH infusions
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