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Antimalarial

Hydroxychloroquine for Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease (MaCK Trial)

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Ashutosh M. Shukla, MD MBBS
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18-80 years
Moderate to severe CKD at the time of screening, defined as one of the following: 1) Stage 3b or 4 CKD with latest eGFR of 25-59, with diabetes mellitus, OR 2) Stage 3b or 4 CKD with latest eGFR of 25 to 45 mL/min and maximum recorded albuminuria defined as urine albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) of 30 mg/g, OR 3) Stage 3a CKD with eGFR 46-59 ml/min with urine albumin/creatinine (UACR) 100 mg/gm
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 18 months
Awards & highlights

MaCK Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new therapy for cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for US Veterans aged 18-80 with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), who may also have diabetes or high levels of protein in their urine. It's not for those with recent serious infections, heart events, certain chronic diseases like HIV or Hepatitis B/C, pregnant women, or anyone with conditions that could jeopardize their safety as determined by the principal investigator.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The MaCK Study tests hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a new treatment option for cardiovascular disease in patients with CKD. Participants will either receive HCQ or a placebo and undergo MRI scans to measure the effects on heart and blood vessel health.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Hydroxychloroquine can cause side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, vision changes, muscle weakness and potential skin reactions. There might be other risks associated with MRI procedures.

MaCK Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.
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I have moderate to severe kidney disease with specific test results.

MaCK Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~18 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 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
Total Plaque Volume (TPV), Carotid
Secondary outcome measures
Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (APWV)
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)

MaCK Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) GroupActive Control3 Interventions
These patients will receive HCQ for 18 months
Group II: Placebo GroupPlacebo Group3 Interventions
These patients will receive a matching placebo for 18 months

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,503 Total Patients Enrolled
12 Trials studying Inflammation
725 Patients Enrolled for Inflammation
Ashutosh M. Shukla, MD MBBSPrincipal InvestigatorNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL
1 Previous Clinical Trials
544 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Hydroxychloroquine (Antimalarial) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03636152 — Phase 2
Inflammation Research Study Groups: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group, Placebo Group
Inflammation Clinical Trial 2023: Hydroxychloroquine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03636152 — Phase 2
Hydroxychloroquine (Antimalarial) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03636152 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does this research project have an age limit?

"The age group that this study is looking for are individuals who have not yet hit their 80th birthday but are already 18 years old."

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How many people are able to join this clinical trial?

"Yes, that is accurate. The listing on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this study was originally posted on December 14th, 2018 and was edited most recently on April 5th, 2022. They are looking for 100 patients from 1 location."

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How is Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group typically used?

"Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group is the standard medication prescribed to patients suffering from lupus erythematosus, discoid. Additionally, Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group can be used as an effective prophylactic against malaria, sarcoidosis, and q fever."

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Are patients still being enrolled in this research project?

"Yes, this information is accurate. The study was first posted on December 14th, 2018 and is currently seeking patients for participation."

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Who would this research project be most appropriate for?

"This trial is looking for 100 participants who are currently experiencing inflammation and meet the following criteria: Age 18-80 years;, Moderate to severe CKD at the time of screening, defined as one of the following: 1) Stage 3b or 4 CKD with latest eGFR of 25-59, with diabetes mellitus, OR 2) Stage 3b or 4 CKD with latest eGFR of 25 to 45 mL/min and maximum recorded albuminuria defined as urine albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) of 30 mg/g, OR 3) Stage 3a CKD with e"

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What is the stance of the FDA on Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)?

"Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group was given a score of 2, meaning that while there is some evidence for its safety, there is no data yet supporting its efficacy."

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Can you tell me what other research studies have been done on Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)?

"There are currently 72 clinical trials underway for Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group. Of these, 8 are in Phase 3 and the majority of them are based out of Hangzhou, Zhejiang. However, there are a total of 801 locations running trials for Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Group."

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~16 spots leftby Apr 2025