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Evaluating Rapamycin Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease Using Positron Emission Tomography (ERAP)

Primary Purpose

Alzheimer Disease

Status
Enrolling by invitation
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Sweden
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Sirolimus
Sponsored by
Karolinska Institutet
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Alzheimer Disease

Eligibility Criteria

50 Years - 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or dementia of Alzheimer's type Amyloid positivity established with either amyloid positron emission tomography or cerebrospinal fluid analysis. For subjects with dementia, the disease should be in an early stage, operationalized as: Stage 4 (Mild dementia) or lower, according to the National Institute on Aging - Alzheimer's Association 2018 clinical staging criteria, AND Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) global score of 1 or lower, AND Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of ≥ 18 OR Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) >4 words after 30 minutes Capable of giving, and has the capacity to give informed consent Availability of a responsible study partner who can accompany the subject to all planned visits Male or female between 50 and 80 years Normal or clinically acceptable medical history, physical examination, and vital signs Exclusion Criteria: History of any major disease that may interfere with safe engagement in the intervention (especially severe liver or kidney disease, or uncontrolled diabetes). Central nervous system infarct, infection, or focal lesions of clinical significance on MRI scans. Fulfills any contraindication for the use of sirolimus as per the summary of product characteristics, including but not restricted to: Current or planned medication with a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 or P-gp Current or planned medication with a strong inducer of CYP3A4 or P-gp Other current medications with known serious interaction risks with sirolimus Known allergy or hypersensitivity to sirolimus Significant obesity Untreated and clinically significant hyperlipidemia Treatment with immunosuppressive medications within the last 90 days (topical and nasal corticosteroids and inhaled corticosteroids for asthma are permitted), or chemotherapeutic agents for malignancy within the last 3 years Major surgery within 3 months prior to the planned start of sirolimus treatment, OR has major surgery planned during the period of the trial. Use of experimental medications for Alzheimer's or any other investigational medication or device within 60 days. Participants who have been involved in a monoclonal antibody study are excluded unless it is known that they were receiving placebo in that trial

Sites / Locations

  • Karolinska University Hospital Memory clinic

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Rapamycin

Arm Description

Sirolimus tablets will be administered orally, 7 mg once per week during 26 weeks

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in cerebral glucose metabolism
Cerebral glucose uptake measured through [18F]FDG positron emission tomography

Secondary Outcome Measures

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
Safety and tolerability of intermittent sirolimus treatment
Change in Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentration of amyloid beta 42
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Change in CSF concentration of phosphorylated tau
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Change in CSF concentration of total tau
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Change in cerebral blood flow
Cerebral blood flow measured with MRI using arterial spin labeling
Area under the concentration versus time curve (AUC) of sirolimus
Whole blood measurements of sirolimus concentration.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of sirolimus
Whole blood measurements of sirolimus concentration.
Trough Plasma Concentration (Cmin) of sirolimus
Whole blood measurements of sirolimus concentration.
Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) rating
Cognition assessed using the MoCA rating scale (0-30 points, higher scores indicating better cognitive performance)

Full Information

First Posted
August 15, 2023
Last Updated
September 4, 2023
Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborators
Karolinska University Hospital
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06022068
Brief Title
Evaluating Rapamycin Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease Using Positron Emission Tomography
Acronym
ERAP
Official Title
Evaluating Rapamycin Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease Using Positron Emission Tomography (ERAP)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Enrolling by invitation
Study Start Date
September 1, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 31, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 31, 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborators
Karolinska University Hospital

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This single-center, uncontrolled pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of six months of intermittently dosed oral rapamycin (sirolimus) in subjects with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Fifteen participants will be recruited. Following a set of baseline measurements, all participants will receive a weekly oral dose of 7 mg rapamycin for six months. Participants will be continuously monitored for safety and side effects. At the termination of the treatment, follow-up measurements will be taken. The primary endpoint will be change in cerebral glucose metabolism, measured using 18F labeled fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) positron emission tomography (PET). In addition to the registered outcome measures this pilot trial will explore the feasibility of acquiring data on the effect of sirolimus treatment on age-related tissue changes in the body using a variety of imaging modalities, such as bone mineral density assessed using quantitative computed tomography, retinal structures assessed using optical coherence tomography, periodontal tissue assessed using MRI and FDG-PET, cardiac function assessed using MRI, vessel wall in large arteries using MRI and [18F]FDG PET.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Alzheimer Disease

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
15 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Rapamycin
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Sirolimus tablets will be administered orally, 7 mg once per week during 26 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Sirolimus
Other Intervention Name(s)
Rapamycin
Intervention Description
7 mg taken once per week during 26 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in cerebral glucose metabolism
Description
Cerebral glucose uptake measured through [18F]FDG positron emission tomography
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
Description
Safety and tolerability of intermittent sirolimus treatment
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentration of amyloid beta 42
Description
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in CSF concentration of phosphorylated tau
Description
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in CSF concentration of total tau
Description
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in cerebral blood flow
Description
Cerebral blood flow measured with MRI using arterial spin labeling
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Area under the concentration versus time curve (AUC) of sirolimus
Description
Whole blood measurements of sirolimus concentration.
Time Frame
Tested at one occasion between baseline to six months
Title
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of sirolimus
Description
Whole blood measurements of sirolimus concentration.
Time Frame
Tested at one occasion between baseline to six months
Title
Trough Plasma Concentration (Cmin) of sirolimus
Description
Whole blood measurements of sirolimus concentration.
Time Frame
Tested at one occasion between baseline to six months
Title
Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) rating
Description
Cognition assessed using the MoCA rating scale (0-30 points, higher scores indicating better cognitive performance)
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Change in composite z-score of neuropsychological tests
Description
Cognition assessed with a composite score of the following tests: Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test; Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure; Hagman test; Trail Making Test A + B; Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (subtest to assess processing speed/attention). A composite score will be calculated using z-score approach..
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in concentration of neurofilament light in CSF
Description
Neuronal damage assessed using concentraion of neurofilament light in CSF.
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in quotient of albumin concentration in serum and CSF
Description
Blood-brain barrier integrity assessed using quotient of concentration albumin in serum and CSF
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in hand-grip strength
Description
Measured using a hand-grip dynamometer
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in chair stand test
Description
Number of completed chair stands in 30 seconds
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in walking speed
Description
Timed 10-metre dual task walking test
Time Frame
From baseline to six months
Title
Change in ratio of CSF concentration of amyloid beta 42 and 40
Description
CSF biomarker for Alzheimers disease
Time Frame
From baseline to six months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or dementia of Alzheimer's type Amyloid positivity established with either amyloid positron emission tomography or cerebrospinal fluid analysis. For subjects with dementia, the disease should be in an early stage, operationalized as: Stage 4 (Mild dementia) or lower, according to the National Institute on Aging - Alzheimer's Association 2018 clinical staging criteria, AND Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) global score of 1 or lower, AND Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of ≥ 18 OR Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) >4 words after 30 minutes Capable of giving, and has the capacity to give informed consent Availability of a responsible study partner who can accompany the subject to all planned visits Male or female between 50 and 80 years Normal or clinically acceptable medical history, physical examination, and vital signs Exclusion Criteria: History of any major disease that may interfere with safe engagement in the intervention (especially severe liver or kidney disease, or uncontrolled diabetes). Central nervous system infarct, infection, or focal lesions of clinical significance on MRI scans. Fulfills any contraindication for the use of sirolimus as per the summary of product characteristics, including but not restricted to: Current or planned medication with a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 or P-gp Current or planned medication with a strong inducer of CYP3A4 or P-gp Other current medications with known serious interaction risks with sirolimus Known allergy or hypersensitivity to sirolimus Significant obesity Untreated and clinically significant hyperlipidemia Treatment with immunosuppressive medications within the last 90 days (topical and nasal corticosteroids and inhaled corticosteroids for asthma are permitted), or chemotherapeutic agents for malignancy within the last 3 years Major surgery within 3 months prior to the planned start of sirolimus treatment, OR has major surgery planned during the period of the trial. Use of experimental medications for Alzheimer's or any other investigational medication or device within 60 days. Participants who have been involved in a monoclonal antibody study are excluded unless it is known that they were receiving placebo in that trial
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jonas Svensson, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Karolinska Institutet
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Karolinska University Hospital Memory clinic
City
Solna
State/Province
Stockholm
ZIP/Postal Code
171 64
Country
Sweden

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
IPD Sharing Plan Description
We aim to share pseudonymized individual participant data that underlie results in a publication in accordance with institutional regulations.

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