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Transthyretin Stabilizer
Tafamidis for Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Jan Griffin, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Has a stable immunosuppressive regimen and ≤ 10 mg of prednisone (or equivalent) at time of enrollment.
Has a Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70%
Must not have
Has been treated for acute cellular or antibody mediated rejection in the past 3 months
Has an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤ 15 ml/min/1.73 m2
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
Awards & highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial
Summary
This trial will study the safety and efficacy of tafamidis in patients who have undergone heart or combined heart/liver transplantation for ATTR cardiac amyloidosis. The primary endpoint of this study will be serial change in plasma transthyretin (TTR) levels from baseline to 12 months.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients who've had a heart transplant at least 12 months ago due to end-stage Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CA). They should be relatively healthy otherwise, with stable organ function and not taking high doses of immune-suppressing drugs. People with active cancers (except certain skin cancers), infections like hepatitis or HIV, severe heart issues post-transplant, recent rejection treatments, very poor kidney function, or other types of amyloidosis can't join.
What is being tested?
The study tests Tafamidis 61 MG's safety and effectiveness in patients after a heart transplant due to ATTR-CA. It's a single-arm trial where all participants receive the drug—no placebo group—focusing on how it affects protein levels related to ATTR-CA over one year and its impact on nerve health, body mass index changes, specific side effects related to the transplant, and how the body processes the drug.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, this study will closely monitor any adverse events that may arise from taking Tafamidis post-heart transplantation. These could include potential impacts on gastrointestinal health and nerves among others.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am on a stable medication regimen for my immune system, taking 10 mg or less of prednisone.
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I am mostly able to care for myself and carry out daily activities.
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I had a heart transplant over a year ago due to advanced ATTR.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have been treated for organ rejection in the last 3 months.
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My kidney function is severely reduced.
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I have been diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease or AL amyloidosis.
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I have an active cancer that is not a non-melanoma skin cancer.
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I have a lymph node condition after a transplant.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Serial change from baseline in plasma TTR levels at 12 months
Secondary study objectives
Number of hepatic or renal transplant-specific adverse events
Number of transplant-specific adverse events
Serial change from baseline in Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS-31) at12 months
+2 moreAwards & Highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Tafamidis 61 mg
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterLead Sponsor
1,089 Previous Clinical Trials
1,059,658 Total Patients Enrolled
Jan Griffin, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMedical University of South Carolina
Justin Grodin, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUT Southwestern Medical Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are currently taking part in a clinical trial for treatments that target ATTR.I am on a stable medication regimen for my immune system, taking 10 mg or less of prednisone.I have been treated for organ rejection in the last 3 months.My heart's pumping ability is reduced (LVEF <50%).I have taken specific medications for my condition in the past 6 months.My kidney function is severely reduced.I have been diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease or AL amyloidosis.I have an active cancer that is not a non-melanoma skin cancer.You have a specific heart condition called "ISHLT CAV3."I do not have active hepatitis B, C, HIV, or untreated CMV.I am mostly able to care for myself and carry out daily activities.I have a lymph node condition after a transplant.I had a heart transplant over a year ago due to advanced ATTR.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment Arm
Awards:
This trial has 3 awards, including:- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
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.