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Study of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone on Children With Frequent Relapse or Steroid-dependent Nephrotic Syndrome: a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized,Open-label Clinical Trial.

Primary Purpose

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
Steroid
Sponsored by
Mao Jianhua
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Nephrotic Syndrome in Children focused on measuring Nephrotic Syndrome, Frequently Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome, Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Eligibility Criteria

2 Years - 14 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Age 2-14 years old; Sensitive but frequent relapses or steroids dependence nephrotic syndrome No severe hormonal side effects and/or low-dose steroids dependent idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children (defined as two relapses with an average dose < 0.5mg/kg/day or equivalent alternate-day dose) Normal renal function: eGFR≥90ml/min/1.73m2; Morning urine protein <1+ or urine protein-creatinine ratio <0.2g/g (<20 mg/mmol) for 3 consecutive days and above when in enroll; Prednisone dose was 1.5-2 mg/kg per day before admission; No use of other immunosuppressants (such as tacrolimus, mortecophenolate, cyclosporin A, cyclophosphamide, levamisole, imidazole ribin, or tripterygium, etc.) within 3 months, and no use of rituximab or beliumab within 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: Family history of nephrotic syndrome, chronic glomerulonephritis, uremia and other kidney diseases; Patients with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, or with active tuberculosis, active CMV, EBV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV infection, deep fungal infection, or other active infections; Recurrent or persistent hypertension; Secondary nephrotic syndrome, such as nephrotic syndrome secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, drug poisoning and infection; Combined with other kidney diseases, such as polycystic kidney, ANCA vasculitis, urinary system malformations, etc.; Patients with hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, suppurative or fungal infection, gastric and duodenal ulcer disease and heart failure; Patients with other serious heart, liver and other important organs, blood system, endocrine system and other system lesions; Co-occurrence of other monogenic genetic diseases known to affect the condition of nephrotic syndrome; Patients with serious autoimmune diseases or tumors; Use of other immunosuppressants (such as tacrolimus, mortecophenolate, cyclosporin A, cyclophosphamide, levamisole, imidazole ribin, or tripterygium, etc.) within 3 months, and no use of rituximab or beliumab within 6 months; Patients who are known to be allergic to ACTH, glucocorticoids, or any of the components of these drugs, and patients with severe hormone-related side effects History of organ transplantation (excluding corneal and hair transplantation); Patients who had participated in other clinical trials within three months prior to enrollment; Any patient whom the investigator determines is not suitable for inclusion in the trial.

Sites / Locations

  • Tongji HospitalRecruiting
  • Nanjing Children's HospitalRecruiting
  • Kunming Children's HospitalRecruiting
  • Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineRecruiting
  • Ningbo Women & Children's HospitalRecruiting
  • Yuying Childrens Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityRecruiting
  • Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Institute of PediatricsRecruiting
  • Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone Group

Steroid Group

Arm Description

ACTH 2 IU/kg/ day, qd,(the maximum dose ≤ 50 IU), 28 days of continuous use for 5 days, for 24 weeks. Prednisone: 5mg;Oral tablets; 1.5-2 mg/kg, qod or 0.75-1mg/kg/day,qd

Prednisone: 5mg;Oral tablets; 1.5-2 mg/kg, qod or 0.75-1mg/kg/day,qd, then gradually taper the steroid by 0.25mg/kg (qod) or 0.125mg/kg (qd) every 4 weeks.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Recurrence-free survival time(day) within 48 weeks
Recurrence-free survival time(day) within 48 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Number of relapses during 48 weeks follow up
Number of nephrotic syndrome relapses per patient year during the 48 weeks after randomization
The first time to relapse
The first time to relapse after patients taking part in this study
Cumulative prednisone dosage (milligrams per kilogram per year)
The total dosage of prednisones from the beginning to the end of the trial
Change in renal function of the patients
The change for renal function was judged by the changes of serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate in each follow-up during the study
Change in anthropometry and growth velocity during 48 weeks after randomization
Changes in standard deviation scores for weight, height and body mass index during 48 weeks after randomization
Change in serum cholesterol, hemoglobin and blood albumin of the patients
The changes of serum cholesterol, hemoglobin and blood albumin in each follow-up during the study
Incidence of infection
The incidence of infection during the study
Adverse event
The number of harmful reactions and the types of adverse events during the study

Full Information

First Posted
October 8, 2023
Last Updated
October 8, 2023
Sponsor
Mao Jianhua
Collaborators
Tongji Hospital, Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Kunming Children's Hospital, Yuying Childrens Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo Women & Children's Hospital
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06079788
Brief Title
Study of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone on Children With Frequent Relapse or Steroid-dependent Nephrotic Syndrome: a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized,Open-label Clinical Trial.
Official Title
Study of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone on Children With Frequent Relapse or Steroid-dependent Nephrotic Syndrome: a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized,Open-label Clinical Trial.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
November 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
June 30, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Mao Jianhua
Collaborators
Tongji Hospital, Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Kunming Children's Hospital, Yuying Childrens Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo Women & Children's Hospital

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Primary nephrotic syndrome accounts for approximately 90% of the total number of nephrotic syndrome in childhood and it is the most common glomerular disease in children. Although treatment with steroids is useful for primary nephrotic syndrome, proving to cause frequent relapse/steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome after treatment and the usage of immunosuppressive agents has become a new choice for the treatment of such patients. This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized,open-label clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy and safety of steroid combined with adrenocorticotrophic hormone(ACTH) to children who with frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome, all we wish to obtain the proper drug choice and individualized treatment options for children with nephrotic syndrome.
Detailed Description
Although steroids are recognized as first-line treatments for nephrotic syndrome, the vast majority of children relapse, and about half of them have frequent relapse or steroids dependence after treatment with steroids alone. Some children experienced steroids-resistance after multiple relapses, and eventually developed into chronic kidney dysfunction. Long-term or repeated application of large doses of steroids will lead to side effects such as obesity, growth retardation, and hypertension. Although the treatment of steroids with immunosuppressive agents is a new choice for the treatment of such patients, traditional immunosuppressive agents will bring some serious irreversible side effects. The clinical application of ACTH in children with nephrotic syndrome dates back to the late 1940s. In recent years, the new mechanism of action of ACTH is also being explored. A number of clinical studies on the treatment of nephrotic syndrome by ACTH have found that it can still achieve good efficacy in patients who are ineffective in first-line treatment. This study evaluated the efficacy of ACTH in the treatment of relapsing or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome in children, in order to provide a more effective and safer treatment for children with nephrotic syndrome as well as the therapeutic medication options.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
Keywords
Nephrotic Syndrome, Frequently Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome, Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
140 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
ACTH 2 IU/kg/ day, qd,(the maximum dose ≤ 50 IU), 28 days of continuous use for 5 days, for 24 weeks. Prednisone: 5mg;Oral tablets; 1.5-2 mg/kg, qod or 0.75-1mg/kg/day,qd
Arm Title
Steroid Group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Prednisone: 5mg;Oral tablets; 1.5-2 mg/kg, qod or 0.75-1mg/kg/day,qd, then gradually taper the steroid by 0.25mg/kg (qod) or 0.125mg/kg (qd) every 4 weeks.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
Other Intervention Name(s)
ACTH
Intervention Description
For patients in complete remission, ACTH is given at a prednisone dose of 1.5-2mg/kg qod or 0.75-1mg/kg qd. ACTH 2 IU/kg/ day, qd,(the maximum dose ≤ 50 IU), 28 days of continuous use for 5 days, for 24 weeks. Prednisone: 5mg;Oral tablets; 1.5-2 mg/kg, qod or 0.75-1mg/kg/day,qd, then gradually taper the steroid by 0.25mg/kg qod or 0.125mg/kg qd every 4 weeks.If stable, taper to 5mg qod (body surface area > 1.0m2) and 2.5mg qod (body surface area < 1.0m2) and maintain the dose until study completion.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Steroid
Intervention Description
For patients in complete remission, Prednisone: 5mg;Oral tablets; 1.5-2 mg/kg, qod or 0.75-1mg/kg/day,qd, then gradually taper the steroid by 0.25mg/kg qod or 0.125mg/kg qd every 4 weeks. If stable, taper to 5mg qod (body surface area > 1.0m2) and 2.5mg qod (body surface area < 1.0m2) and maintain the dose until study completion.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Recurrence-free survival time(day) within 48 weeks
Description
Recurrence-free survival time(day) within 48 weeks
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of relapses during 48 weeks follow up
Description
Number of nephrotic syndrome relapses per patient year during the 48 weeks after randomization
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
The first time to relapse
Description
The first time to relapse after patients taking part in this study
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
Cumulative prednisone dosage (milligrams per kilogram per year)
Description
The total dosage of prednisones from the beginning to the end of the trial
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
Change in renal function of the patients
Description
The change for renal function was judged by the changes of serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate in each follow-up during the study
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
Change in anthropometry and growth velocity during 48 weeks after randomization
Description
Changes in standard deviation scores for weight, height and body mass index during 48 weeks after randomization
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
Change in serum cholesterol, hemoglobin and blood albumin of the patients
Description
The changes of serum cholesterol, hemoglobin and blood albumin in each follow-up during the study
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
Incidence of infection
Description
The incidence of infection during the study
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization
Title
Adverse event
Description
The number of harmful reactions and the types of adverse events during the study
Time Frame
Within 48 weeks after randomization

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
2 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
14 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 2-14 years old; Sensitive but frequent relapses or steroids dependence nephrotic syndrome No severe hormonal side effects and/or low-dose steroids dependent idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children (defined as two relapses with an average dose < 0.5mg/kg/day or equivalent alternate-day dose) Normal renal function: eGFR≥90ml/min/1.73m2; Morning urine protein <1+ or urine protein-creatinine ratio <0.2g/g (<20 mg/mmol) for 3 consecutive days and above when in enroll; Prednisone dose was 1.5-2 mg/kg per day before admission; No use of other immunosuppressants (such as tacrolimus, mortecophenolate, cyclosporin A, cyclophosphamide, levamisole, imidazole ribin, or tripterygium, etc.) within 3 months, and no use of rituximab or beliumab within 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: Family history of nephrotic syndrome, chronic glomerulonephritis, uremia and other kidney diseases; Patients with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, or with active tuberculosis, active CMV, EBV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV infection, deep fungal infection, or other active infections; Recurrent or persistent hypertension; Secondary nephrotic syndrome, such as nephrotic syndrome secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, drug poisoning and infection; Combined with other kidney diseases, such as polycystic kidney, ANCA vasculitis, urinary system malformations, etc.; Patients with hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, suppurative or fungal infection, gastric and duodenal ulcer disease and heart failure; Patients with other serious heart, liver and other important organs, blood system, endocrine system and other system lesions; Co-occurrence of other monogenic genetic diseases known to affect the condition of nephrotic syndrome; Patients with serious autoimmune diseases or tumors; Use of other immunosuppressants (such as tacrolimus, mortecophenolate, cyclosporin A, cyclophosphamide, levamisole, imidazole ribin, or tripterygium, etc.) within 3 months, and no use of rituximab or beliumab within 6 months; Patients who are known to be allergic to ACTH, glucocorticoids, or any of the components of these drugs, and patients with severe hormone-related side effects History of organ transplantation (excluding corneal and hair transplantation); Patients who had participated in other clinical trials within three months prior to enrollment; Any patient whom the investigator determines is not suitable for inclusion in the trial.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
jianhua Mao, MD
Phone
0571-87061007
Email
maojh88@126.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
yi Xie
Email
ylfx27@163.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
yi Xie
Organizational Affiliation
Recruiting
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Tongji Hospital
City
Wuhan
State/Province
Hubei
ZIP/Postal Code
430030
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jianhua Zhou, MD
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jianhua Zhou, MD
Facility Name
Nanjing Children's Hospital
City
Nanjing
State/Province
Jiangsu
ZIP/Postal Code
210008
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Fei Zhao, MD
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Fei Zhao, MD
Facility Name
Kunming Children's Hospital
City
Kunming
State/Province
Yunnan
ZIP/Postal Code
650000
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
bo Zhao, MD
Facility Name
Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
City
Hangzhou
State/Province
Zhejiang
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mao Jianhua, MD
Phone
13616819071
Email
maojh88@zju.edu.cn
Facility Name
Ningbo Women & Children's Hospital
City
Ningbo
State/Province
Zhejiang
ZIP/Postal Code
315000
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
huaqiao Qiao, MD
Facility Name
Yuying Childrens Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
City
Wenzhou
State/Province
Zhejiang
ZIP/Postal Code
325000
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
xuan de Wang, MD
Facility Name
Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics
City
Beijing
ZIP/Postal Code
100000
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
chaoying chen, MD
Facility Name
Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
City
Shanghai
ZIP/Postal Code
200000
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
guimei Guo, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
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30454752
Citation
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