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Immunosuppressant
Abatacept Conversion for Kidney Transplant Recipients
Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Idelberto R Badell, MD
Research Sponsored by Emory University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Adult (age ≥18 years currently)
First-time renal transplant recipients of either living donor or deceased donors:
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline
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Study Summary
This trial is testing whether patients can safely switch from monthly IV infusions of belatacept to subcutaneous injections of abatacept without a decrease in kidney function.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who've had their first kidney transplant from a living or deceased donor at least two years ago, are on specific immunosuppressants including belatacept, and have stable kidney function. They shouldn't have severe rejection history, active infections, significant proteinuria, uncontrolled diabetes, or be pregnant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares monthly intravenous infusions of belatacept with subcutaneous injections of abatacept in maintaining kidney function post-transplant. It's a phase 2b trial to see if patients can switch between these treatments without harming their new kidney.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include issues related to the immune system such as increased risk of infection, possible allergic reactions at injection sites for abatacept and infusion-related reactions for belatacept.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am receiving my first kidney transplant.
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I have been treated with belatacept since my transplant.
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This is my first organ transplant.
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My immune system has low reactivity to certain transplant markers.
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I have had only one major rejection episode after my transplant.
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I am on specific immune-suppressing medications.
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I had a transplant over 2 years ago and stopped CNI therapy more than 6 months ago.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months post baseline, 24 months post baseline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in mean estimated GFR (eGFR) between randomization and 12 months post baseline
Secondary outcome measures
Change in eGFR between abatacept and belatacept groups at 24 months
Compliance with patient-administered subcutaneous abatacept
First occurrence of graft loss or death post baseline
+13 moreSide effects data
From 2023 Phase 3 trial • 613 Patients • NCT030863436%
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
5%
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
5%
NASOPHARYNGITIS
3%
HYPERTENSION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Abatacept
Upadacitinib 15 mg
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Abatacept Group (Conversion Group)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive the following:
Abatacept 125 mg s.c. weekly
Safety labs every 2 weeks (months 0-3) then monthly (months 4-12)
Blood draws forPK atMonth 6, Month 12, and two random time points in between Month 6 and Month 12 for a total of four time points.
Blood draws for PD studies at baseline/Month0 and Month 6 fora total of two timepoints.
HLA labs at 6, 12 and 24 months
Basic chemistry panel (CP Basic) at each study visit per clinical protocol for efficacy analysis
Hemoglobin A1c at Screening visit
Urine pregnancy test via test kit for WOCP at screening
BK and CMV testing at 6, 12, and 24 months
Group II: Belatacept group (Control Group)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive the following:
Belatacept: 5 mg/kg i.v. monthly
Blood draws for PD studies at baseline/Month 0 and Month 6 fora total of two timepoints.
HLA labs at 6, 12 and 24 months
Basic chemistry panel (CP Basic) every 3 months per clinical protocol for efficacy analysis
Hemoglobin A1c at Screening visit
Urine pregnancy test via test kit for WOCP at Screening visit
BK and CMV testing at 6, 12, and 24 months
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Abatacept
FDA approved
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Emory UniversityLead Sponsor
1,638 Previous Clinical Trials
2,560,446 Total Patients Enrolled
Idelberto R Badell, MDPrincipal InvestigatorEmory University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
18 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am taking belatacept, but not at a 5 mg/kg dose.I am taking less than 1000 mg of mycophenolate mofetil or its equivalent daily.I have been taking more than 5 mg of prednisone daily in the last 3 months.I haven't had any organ rejection episodes in the last 6 months.I have had a CMV infection or virus presence in the last 3 months.I have a high level of specific antibodies against a donor.You have a history of substance abuse or a mental health condition that may make it difficult for you to follow the study instructions and attend follow-up appointments.I am 18 years old or older.I am receiving my first kidney transplant.I've had more than one serious rejection episode after a transplant.I have not taken antibiotics or antivirals in the last month.My kidney function is low (GFR below 35).I am not on prednisone for long-term immune system suppression.I have been treated with belatacept since my transplant.This is my first organ transplant.My immune system has low reactivity to certain transplant markers.I have had more than one kidney transplant or received multiple organ transplants.I have untreated latent tuberculosis.I have had only one major rejection episode after my transplant.I am on specific immune-suppressing medications.I had a transplant over 2 years ago and stopped CNI therapy more than 6 months ago.You have a low risk of immune system problems.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Abatacept Group (Conversion Group)
- Group 2: Belatacept group (Control Group)
Awards:
This trial has 3 awards, including:- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Approved for 5 Other Conditions - This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the governmental regulation surrounding Abatacept?
"Abatacept has not been proven effective yet, but there is data supporting its safety which earns it a score of 2."
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Why is Abatacept often recommended as a treatment?
"Abatacept is not only useful for treating steroid therapy, but also rheumatoid arthritis, rejection; transplant, kidney, and psoriatic arthritis."
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Is this the first time Abatacept has been studied?
"There are Abatacept clinical trials ongoing. Out of these, 9 are in Phase 3. The largest concentration of research is occurring in Durham, North carolina; however, there are a total 823 sites running studies for Abatacept."
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Are there any available appointments for this clinical trial?
"This trial is currently seeking patients, as reported on clinicaltrials.gov. The trial was originally posted on 9/22/2021 and was most recently updated on 9/29/2022."
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