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Anti-inflammatory

Colchicine for Chronic Kidney Disease

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Leo F Buckley, PharmD MPH
Research Sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
eGFR of 15 to 75 mL/min per 1.73 m2
Age 21 years to 80 years
Must not have
Congenital heart disease (corrected or uncorrected)
Surgery within the previous 30 days or surgery planned to occur within the expected study period
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks

Summary

This trial will study how well colchicine works in treating patients with chronic kidney disease.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 21-80 with chronic kidney disease, inflammation (high C-reactive protein levels), and heart strain are eligible. They must be able to consent, follow the study plan, have an eGFR of 15-75 mL/min/1.73 m2, and a high urine albumin level. Exclusions include colchicine allergy, recent hospitalization or surgery, severe heart failure or other serious conditions that increase risk.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if colchicine can safely reduce inflammation in patients with chronic kidney disease compared to a placebo. Participants will either receive colchicine or a placebo pill without knowing which one they're getting to measure the true effect of the drug.
What are the potential side effects?
Colchicine may cause gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and nausea, blood disorders such as low white cell counts leading to infection risks; muscle pain or weakness; and could interact negatively with certain other medications.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My kidney function, measured by eGFR, is between 15 to 75 mL/min.
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I am between 21 and 80 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a heart condition I was born with.
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I have had surgery in the last 30 days or will have it during the study.
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My kidney function has worsened recently.
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I have had a heart transplant.
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I have been diagnosed with an autoimmune or auto-inflammatory condition like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
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My heart failure is severe, classified as stage C or D.
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My heart's pumping ability is below 40%.
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I have moderate to severe liver disease.
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I have had a heart attack or severe chest pain before.
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I have heart valve problems causing symptoms.
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I have not taken antibiotics or had an infection in the last 30 days.
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I have kidney failure and have had a transplant or need dialysis.
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I am currently taking medication that affects how drugs are processed in my body.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Between-group change in left ventricular global longitudinal strain
Secondary study objectives
Between-group change in left ventricular size
Between-group change in left ventricular systolic and diastolic function
Between-group change in left ventricular volumes
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Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 4 trial • 280 Patients • NCT01709981
1%
Chest pain
1%
Ischemic stroke
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Placebo
Colchicine

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ColchicineExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Colchicine 0.3 mg once daily
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo once daily
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Colchicine
2014
Completed Phase 4
~18130

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brigham and Women's HospitalLead Sponsor
1,666 Previous Clinical Trials
11,841,604 Total Patients Enrolled
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH
3,935 Previous Clinical Trials
47,792,311 Total Patients Enrolled
Leo F Buckley, PharmD MPHPrincipal InvestigatorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Media Library

Colchicine (Anti-inflammatory) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04500665 — Phase 2
Chronic Kidney Disease Research Study Groups: Placebo, Colchicine
Chronic Kidney Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Colchicine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04500665 — Phase 2
Colchicine (Anti-inflammatory) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04500665 — Phase 2
~5 spots leftby Dec 2025