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Safety and Effectiveness of Short-course AmBisome in the Treatment of PKDL in Bangladesh

Primary Purpose

Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
AmBisome
Sponsored by
Medecins Sans Frontieres, Netherlands
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis focused on measuring Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis, Visceral Leishmaniasis, AmBisome, Liposomal amphotericin B, Bangladesh, Kala azar

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - undefined (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

-Patients of 12 years and older with probable PKDL (skin lesions strongly suggestive of PKDL with exclusion of other skin diseases, a history of VL treatment and a positive serological rK39 test)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • PKDL and concurrent VL
  • Prior treatment for PKDL
  • On medication with a side effect profile overlapping with that of AmBisome
  • A known hypersensitivity to AmBisome
  • Pregnant and lactating women,
  • Known cardiac disease, hepatic impairment or another severe chronic underlying disease -Renal impairment (baseline serum creatinine > 1.3 mg/dL)
  • Serum potassium <3.5mmol/L at baseline

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm Type

    Other

    Arm Label

    Cohort treated with AmBisome 15 mg/kg

    Arm Description

    280 patients, receiving AmBisome

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Final outcome
    The final outcome at 12 months was scored after carefully visual evaluation of the progress of all lesions of each patient compared to baseline.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Safety
    Adverse events and serious adverse events were recorded during and up to one month after treatment.
    Hypokalaemia
    Assessment of hypokalaemia was based on serum potassium, measured in blood samples taken at different times during and after treatment.

    Full Information

    First Posted
    October 3, 2017
    Last Updated
    October 11, 2017
    Sponsor
    Medecins Sans Frontieres, Netherlands
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT03311607
    Brief Title
    Safety and Effectiveness of Short-course AmBisome in the Treatment of PKDL in Bangladesh
    Official Title
    Safety and Effectiveness of Short-course AmBisome in the Treatment of Post-Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL): a Prospective Cohort Study in Bangladesh
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    October 2017
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    April 8, 2014 (Actual)
    Primary Completion Date
    October 14, 2015 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    October 14, 2015 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Medecins Sans Frontieres, Netherlands

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No
    Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
    Yes
    Data Monitoring Committee
    Yes

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    The safety and effectiveness of AmBisome 15 mg/kg, given over 15 days in 5 biweekly infusions of 3 mg/kg on an outpatient basis, is evaluated in clinically diagnosed PKDL patients of 12 years and older in a highly endemic area in Bangladesh. This is a prospective study, with the objective to assess final cure 12 months after treatment.
    Detailed Description
    The safety and effectiveness of AmBisome 15 mg/kg, given over 15 days in 5 biweekly infusions of 3 mg/kg on an outpatient basis, was evaluated in clinically diagnosed PKDL patients of 12 years and older in a highly endemic area in Bangladesh. This was a prospective study, with the objective to assess final cure 12 months after treatment. Clinical response was monitored at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment, and safety during and up until one month after treatment. A total of 280 patients recruited between 8 April and 25 November 2014 received AmBisome. Of these, 272 were assessed at 12 months.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis
    Keywords
    Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis, Visceral Leishmaniasis, AmBisome, Liposomal amphotericin B, Bangladesh, Kala azar

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 4
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Model Description
    Prospective cohort study
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    N/A
    Enrollment
    280 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Cohort treated with AmBisome 15 mg/kg
    Arm Type
    Other
    Arm Description
    280 patients, receiving AmBisome
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    AmBisome
    Intervention Description
    A total dose of 15 mg/kg AmBisome given in doses of 3 mg/kg in a biweekly dosing schedule
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Final outcome
    Description
    The final outcome at 12 months was scored after carefully visual evaluation of the progress of all lesions of each patient compared to baseline.
    Time Frame
    12 months
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Safety
    Description
    Adverse events and serious adverse events were recorded during and up to one month after treatment.
    Time Frame
    7 weeks
    Title
    Hypokalaemia
    Description
    Assessment of hypokalaemia was based on serum potassium, measured in blood samples taken at different times during and after treatment.
    Time Frame
    7 weeks

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    12 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: -Patients of 12 years and older with probable PKDL (skin lesions strongly suggestive of PKDL with exclusion of other skin diseases, a history of VL treatment and a positive serological rK39 test) Exclusion Criteria: PKDL and concurrent VL Prior treatment for PKDL On medication with a side effect profile overlapping with that of AmBisome A known hypersensitivity to AmBisome Pregnant and lactating women, Known cardiac disease, hepatic impairment or another severe chronic underlying disease -Renal impairment (baseline serum creatinine > 1.3 mg/dL) Serum potassium <3.5mmol/L at baseline
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Koert Ritmeijer, PhD
    Organizational Affiliation
    Medecins Sans Frontieres, Netherlands
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Undecided

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