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NCT number NCT05510115
Other study ID # 22-0616
Secondary ID 1R01DK131755-01A
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
First received
Last updated
Start date November 18, 2022
Est. completion date March 31, 2026

Study information

Verified date June 2024
Source University of Colorado, Denver
Contact Michel B Chonchol, MD
Phone 303-724-7796
Email Michel.Chonchol@cuanschutz.edu
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The investigator proposes a pilot randomized clinical trial to determine the safety and tolerability of empagliflozin in ADPKD patients. To achieve this, the investigator will conduct a 12-month parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 50 ADPKD patients with an eGFR 30-90 mL/min/1.73m2.


Description:

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by development and continued growth of numerous fluid-filled kidney cysts that result in ultimate loss of kidney function in the majority of individuals. ADPKD manifestations are not limited to the kidney. It is well established that arterial stiffness, an important predictor of future cardiovascular events and mortality, is present early in the course of ADPKD. Sodium-glucose cotransporters-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have a track record of tolerability and safety in patients with diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease. Studies of SGLT2i have been extremely encouraging and the expectation is that these treatments will become standard of care for diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease; however, the mechanism of action is not fully understood and seems non-specific with regards to disease etiology. The potential benefit of SGLT2i has not been examined in ADPKD, as major trials of SGLT2i in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease (CKD) have excluded patients with ADPKD. It is also important to note the potential benefits of SGLT2i outside of delaying loss of kidney function, as these class of drugs have been shown to provide a mortality benefit for patients across the CKD spectrum. Thus, novel interventions to slow kidney disease progression and reduce vascular morbidity within ADPKD population are of clinical importance. Limited data suggests SGLT2i may stimulate vasopressin and vasopressin receptor expression by causing glucosuria, natriuresis, and glucose osmotic diuresis, at least in patients and animal models without ADPKD. Vasopressin is known to stimulate cyst growth in ADPKD and promote disease progression. SGLT2i have been studied in animal models of ADPKD, with conflicting data. Some studies in rodent ADPKD models treated with SGLT2i failed to show a significant reduction in cyst growth. However, because of SGLT2i's beneficial effects on kidney function, vascular function, and mortality in non-ADPKD patients with CKD, further investigations of SGLT2i in patients with ADPKD are needed. Primary Outcome Measure (Aim1): Safety will be assessed by laboratory testing and recording of adverse events. Tolerability will be assessed by subject drop-out rate due to adverse events and the proportion tolerating the maximal dose of study drug. Adherence to the intervention will be assessed by counting the returned number of tablets during check-in visits. Subjects will have check-in visits every 2 weeks the 1st month, monthly on month 2 and 3 and then every 3 months until the end of the study. Subjects will discuss issues with tolerability or treatment-emergent adverse events with a member of the clinical staff who is blinded to treatment status. Secondary (Exploratory) Outcome Measures (Aim 2): (a) Height-adjusted total kidney volume will be examined by magnetic resonance imaging, at baseline, 3 months and 12 months after treatment with empagliflozin or placebo; (b) Aortic stiffness will be evaluated as aortic pulse wave velocity, at baseline, 3 months and 12 months after treatment with empagliflozin or placebo; (c) Plasma copeptin levels and urinary kidney injury molecule-1 will be measured at baseline, 3 months and 12 months after treatment with empagliflozin or placebo; and (d) Patient related outcomes will be measured using the ADPKD Impact Scale (ADPKD-IS) at baseline, 3 months and 12 months after treatment with empagliflozin or placebo.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 50
Est. completion date March 31, 2026
Est. primary completion date March 31, 2026
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 55 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) as defined by modified Pei-Ravine Criteria; - Age 18-55 yrs; - Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) 30-90 ml/min/1.73m2; - Mayo imaging-based risk classification 1C, 1D, or 1E; - Stable renal function over prior 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: - Known diabetes mellitus; - Fasting Glucose >120 mg/dL; - HbA1C=6.5%; - Seated systolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg; - Seated systolic blood pressure >160 mm Hg; - Known heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF); - Current use of loop diuretic; - Current use of tolvaptan or other V2 receptor antagonist; - Current urinary tract or urogenital infection; - Pregnant or lactating; - Vascular claudication, lower extremity skin infection or ulcers; - Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (e.g., severe claustrophobia, implanted ferromagnetic device).

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Drug:
Empagliflozin
Empagliflozin: The chemical name of empagliflozin is D-Glucitol,1,5-anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[[4-[[(3S)-tetrahydro-3furanyl]oxy]phenyl]methyl]phenyl]-, (1S). Empagliflozin is a white to yellowish, non-hygroscopic powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol and acetonitrile; soluble in 50% acetonitrile/water; and practically insoluble in toluene. Empagliflozin power will be added in white and bovine origin gelatin capsules. Each capsule of empagliflozin will contain 10 mg or 25 mg of empagliflozin (free base) and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose magnesium, stearate, dicalcium phosphate, and silicone dioxide.
Placebo
Placebo capsules will be matched in size and color to empagliflozin capsules. Each placebo capsule will contain the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose magnesium, stearate, dicalcium phosphate, and silicone dioxide.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of Coloardo Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora Colorado

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Colorado, Denver University of Maryland

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Adverse Events Safety will be assessed by recording of adverse events. 12 months
Primary Subject Drop Out Rate Tolerability will be assessed by subject drop-out rate due to adverse events and maximal tolerated dose. 12 months
Primary Returned Number of Tablets Adherence to the intervention will be assessed by counting the returned number of tablets during check-in visits. 12 months
Secondary Height-Adjusted Total kidney volume To assess kidney growth, we will measure change in height-adjusted total kidney volume by magnetic resonance imaging at baseline, 3 months and 12 months. Baseline, check-in visit (3 months), post-testing (12-months)
Secondary Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (aPWV) A transcutaneous custom tonometer (SphygmoCor XCEL PWA and PWV System; Atcor Medical Inc, Naperville IL) will be positioned at the carotid and femoral arteries and aPWV will be calculated as the distance between recording sites/time between the foot of the carotid and femoral arterial waveforms. Data will be expressed as cm/s. Baseline, check-in visit (3 months), post-testing (12 months)
Secondary Mechanistic Biomarkers Venous blood samples will be analyzed for the following circulating mechanistic biomarker: Plasma copeptin.
Urine samples will be analyzed for the following mechanistic biomarker:
Kidney Injury Molecule -1 (KIM-1).
Baseline, check-in visit (3 months), post-testing (12 months)
Secondary Patient Related Outcomes The ADPKD Impact Scale (ADPKD-IS) includes 18 items representing 3 distinct domains (physical function, fatigue, and emotional function 12 months
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