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Anti-inflammatory

Colchicine for Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes (CADENCE Trial)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Led By Kevin Boczar, MD
Research Sponsored by Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients aged ≥18 years
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (on diet, oral hypo-glycemic agents and/or insulin) or pre-diabetes
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

CADENCE Trial Summary

This trial will study whether the drug colchicine can help treat cardiovascular disease by reducing inflammation in patients who are at high risk for related events.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes who've recently had a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. They must have stable symptoms and not be severely ill from other conditions. Pregnant women, those with severe liver, heart, or kidney issues, active infections, immune compromise, certain cancers within the last 3 years are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if Colchicine can reduce inflammation in blood vessel plaques in high-risk patients using FDG PET imaging. Participants will either receive Colchicine or a placebo to see if there's an effect on plaque inflammation which contributes to cardiovascular events.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Colchicine may cause side effects such as digestive upset (like diarrhea), blood disorders (low counts of white cells and platelets), muscle pain/weakness, and possibly increased risk of infection due to its impact on the body's inflammatory response.

CADENCE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes and may be on medication or insulin.

CADENCE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
6 month change in FDG uptake TBR (Tissue to Blood Ratio) in the MDS (Maximum Disease Segment)
Secondary outcome measures
6 month change in FDG uptake SUV (standard uptake value) in the MDS of each vascular region: aorta, left and right carotid.
Aorta
Levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) (pg/ml) and its change.
+1 more
Other outcome measures
Exploratory outcomes - Levels of activated monocytes
Exploratory outcomes - MACE
Exploratory outcomes - Plasma levels of cytokines (pg/ml)
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CADENCE Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ColchicineExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Colchicine: 0.6 mg colchicine capsule to be taken once a day.
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo: Sugar pill manufactured to mimic colchicine 0.6 mg capsule. Placebo to be taken once a day.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ottawa Heart Institute Research CorporationLead Sponsor
188 Previous Clinical Trials
92,321 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Atherosclerosis
538 Patients Enrolled for Atherosclerosis
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV
1,345 Previous Clinical Trials
26,453,652 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Atherosclerosis
3,655 Patients Enrolled for Atherosclerosis
Kevin Boczar, MDPrincipal InvestigatorOttawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Colchicine (Anti-inflammatory) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04181996 — Phase 3
Atherosclerosis Research Study Groups: Placebo, Colchicine
Atherosclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Colchicine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04181996 — Phase 3
Colchicine (Anti-inflammatory) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04181996 — Phase 3
Atherosclerosis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04181996 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What medical condition is Colchicine Oral Product most often prescribed for?

"Colchicine Oral Product is effective in treating gout flares and other disorders such as behcet's syndrome, postcommissurotomy syndrome, familial mediterranean fever."

Answered by AI

Is there still room for new participants in this clinical trial?

"Yes, the trial is ongoing and updated information can be found on clinicaltrials.gov. The study was first posted on 8/1/2020, with the most recent update being on 10/3/2022. They are looking for 115 patients from 1 location."

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What is the aim of this experiment?

"The primary outcome of this six-month clinical trial will be changes in FDG uptake TBR (Tissue to Blood Ratio) in the MDS (Maximum Disease Segment). Additionally, researchers will measure levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) (pg/ml), high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) (mg/ml), andFDG uptake SUV (standard uptake value) in order to assess changes in each vascular region: aorta, left and right carotid."

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How many individuals are involved in this clinical trial?

"From what is published on clinicaltrials.gov, it appears that this study is still recruiting patients. The original posting date was 8/1/2020 and the most recent update was 10/3/2022. There is a goal to enroll 115 people total, at a single location."

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What are some other scientific studies that have used Colchicine Oral Product?

"There are 33 clinical trials currently studying Colchicine Oral Product with 13 of those in Phase 3. Some of these medical studies will soon be concluded as they have completed testing at their New york, New York locations. However, there are a total of 191 facilities running trials for Colchicine Oral Product across the globe."

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Has the Colchicine Oral Product gone through FDA approval?

"There is some efficacy data and multiple rounds of safety data, so Colchicine Oral Product receives a 3."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Hampshire
What site did they apply to?
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
2

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Wife, retired hospital pharmacist, found out about you online.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~7 spots leftby Aug 2024