Deferoxamine for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
(DEFEAT-AKI Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are taking prochlorperazine. It's best to discuss your medications with the trial team.
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Deferoxamine for preventing kidney damage during cardiac surgery?
Research shows that Deferoxamine can protect kidneys from damage caused by toxic substances and improve kidney function after cold storage in transplants. It works by reducing harmful oxidative stress and improving blood flow, which suggests it might help prevent kidney injury during cardiac surgery.12345
How does the drug Deferoxamine differ from other treatments for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury?
Deferoxamine is unique because it acts as a chelating agent, which means it binds to and removes excess iron and other metals from the body, potentially reducing oxidative stress and protecting the kidneys. This mechanism is different from other treatments that may not target metal-induced oxidative damage.12467
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing whether a medication called deferoxamine can prevent kidney damage in patients having heart surgery. These patients are at risk because surgery can release a lot of iron into their blood, which can harm their kidneys. Deferoxamine helps by removing this excess iron. Deferoxamine has been used to treat conditions where there is too much iron in the body.
Research Team
David E. Leaf, MD, MMSc
Principal Investigator
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 who are at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) and are undergoing heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. They must have an AKI risk score of ≥6, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and cannot be in another study that could interfere with this one. People with severe chronic kidney disease, recent infections, fever, or certain conditions like iron overload can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either deferoxamine or placebo intravenously over 12 hours during cardiac surgery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessment of acute kidney injury and other secondary outcomes
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Acute Iron Poisoning
- Chronic Iron Overload
- Iron overload
- Aluminum toxicity
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Collaborator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator