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Kidney, PolycysticPhase 3HALT PKD BNCT01885559

HALT Progression of Polycystic Kidney Disease Study B

A Phase 3 study testing Lisinopril and Telmisartan in people with Kidney, Polycystic, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at 7 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The efficacy of interruption of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) on the progression of cystic disease and on the decline in renal function in autosomal dominant kidney disease (ADPKD) will be assessed in two simultaneous multicenter randomized clinical trials targeting different levels of kidney… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 15 to 64 years
Conditions the study is for
Kidney, Polycystic
What is being tested?
Lisinopril and Telmisartan
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
486 participants
Where
7 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2006to Jun 2014
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 15 to 64 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of ADPKD.
  • Age 15-49 (Study A); Age 18-64 (Study B).
  • GFR >60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (Study A); GFR 25-60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (Study B).
  • BP ≥130/80 or receiving treatment for hypertension.
  • Informed Consent.

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant/intention to become pregnant in 4-6 yrs.
  • Documented renal vascular disease.
  • Spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio of >0.5 (Study A) or ≥1.0 (Study B) and/or findings suggestive of kidney disease other than ADPKD.
  • Diabetes requiring insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents / fasting serum glucose of >126 mg/dl / random non-fasting glucose of >200 mg/dl.
  • Serum potassium >5.5 milliequivalent (mEq) /L for participants currently on ACE-I or ARB; >5.0 mEq/L for participants not currently on ACE-I or ARB.
  • History of angioneurotic edema or other absolute contraindication for ACE-I or ARB. Intolerable cough associated with ACE-I is defined as a cough developing within six months of initiation of ACE-I in the absence of other causes and resolving upon discontinuation of the ACE-I.
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  • Indication (other than hypertension) for β-blocker or calcium channel blocker therapy (e.g. angina, past myocardial infarction, arrhythmia), unless approved by the site principal investigator. (PI may choose to accept an individual who is on only a small dose of one of these agents and would otherwise be eligible.)
  • Systemic illness necessitating nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), immunosuppressant or immunomodulatory medications.
  • Systemic illness with renal involvement.
  • Hospitalized for acute illness in past 2 months.
  • Life expectancy <2 years.
  • History of non-compliance.
  • Unclipped cerebral aneurysm >7mm diameter.
  • Creatine supplements within 3 months of screening visit.
  • Congenital absence of a kidney (also total nephrectomy for Study B).
  • Known allergy to sorbitol or sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
  • Exclusions specific to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (Study A).

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

United States7 sites
  • Emory University School of Medicine

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

  • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 800045

  • Tufts University-New England Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

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About this study

The efficacy of interruption of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) on the progression of cystic disease and on the decline in renal function in autosomal dominant kidney disease (ADPKD) will be assessed in two simultaneous multicenter randomized clinical trials targeting different levels of kidney function: 1) early disease defined by GFR >60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (Study A); and 2) moderately advanced disease defined by GFR 25-60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (Study B). Participants will be recruited and enrolled, either to Study A or B, over the first three years. Participants enrolled in Study B will be followed for five-to-eight years, with the average length of follow-up being six and a half years.

Combination therapy will use angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) and an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB). Monotherapy will use ACE-I alone.

Read the detailed description
  • Specific Aim of Study B

To study the effects of ACE-I/ARB combination therapy as compared to ACE-I monotherapy in the setting of standard blood pressure control (110-130/80 mm Hg) on the time to a 50% reduction of baseline estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), end-state renal disease (ESRD) or death, in hypertensive individuals with moderate renal insufficiency (GFR 25-60 mL/min/1.73m2).

  • Hypothesis to be tested in Study B

In hypertensive ADPKD individuals with moderate renal insufficiency (GFR 25-60 mL/min/1.73 m2), intensive blockade of the RAAS using combination ACE-I/ARB therapy will slow the decline in kidney function over ACE-I monotherapy, independent of standard blood pressure control (110-130/80 mm Hg).

Being tested
Lisinopril, Telmisartan, Placebo
Keywords
polycystic kidney disease, polycystic, kidney, disease, adpkd, halt, pkd, blood pressure, bp, hypertension, renal, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system, RAAS
Medical subject headings
Polycystic Kidney Diseases, Disease, Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant, Familial paroxysmal dystonia, Hypertension

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LisinoprilDrug

    Also called ACE-I, ACE, Ace-Inhibitor

    Lisinopril titrated to 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg as tolerated by participants, to achieve standard blood pressure control of 110-130/80 mm Hg.

  • TelmisartanDrug

    Also called ARB

    Telmisartan titrated to 40mg and 80mg, as tolerated by participants, to achieve standard blood pressure control of 110-130/80 mm Hg.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Control

    Placebo titrated to 40mg and 80mg, as tolerated by participants, to achieve standard blood pressure control of 110-130/80 mm Hg.

Study groups in NCT01885559
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ACE-I + placeboPlacebo comparatorMonotherapy of lisinopril and placebo. Standard blood pressure control of 110-130/80 mm Hg
Receives: Drug: Lisinopril; Drug: Placebo
ACE-I + ARBActive comparatorDual therapy of lisinopril and telmisartan treatments. Standard blood pressure control of 110-130/80 mm Hg.
Receives: Drug: Lisinopril; Drug: Telmisartan

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With 50% Reduction of Baseline eGFR, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD, Initiation of Dialysis or Preemptive Transplant), or Death.

    Measured: Patients followed for 5-8 years with average of 6.5 years follow up

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Albuminuria

    Annual percent change in 24 hour urine albumin, centrally processed. Data from multiple years were analyzed with the primary focus on the change over time for the measure (from the slope of the model). The measure presented is the average annual percent change across the 8 years.

    Measured: up to 8 years (annually assessed)

  2. Aldosterone

    Annual percent change in urinary aldosterone, centrally processed measure. Data from multiple years were analyzed with the primary focus on the change over time for the measure (from the slope for time from the model). The measure presented is the average annual percent change across the 8 years.

    Measured: up at 8 years (annually assessed)

  3. Hospitalizations

    Hospitalization for any cause

    Measured: up to 8 years

  4. Cardiovascular Hospitalizations

    Cause-specific hospitalizations (cardiovascular)

    Measured: up to 8 years

  5. Quality of Life Physical Component Summary

    Short Form-36 Quality of Life Physical Component Summary ranges from 0 (worst possible outcome) to 100 (best possible outcome). Data from multiple years were analyzed with the primary focus on the change over time for the measure (from the slope for time from the model). The measure presented is the average annual change across the 8 years.

    Measured: up to 8 years (annually assessed)

  6. Quality of Life Mental Component Summary

    Short Form-36 Quality of Life Mental Component Summary ranges from 0 (worst possible outcome) to 100 (best possible outcome). Data from multiple years were analyzed with the primary focus on the change over time for the measure (from the slope for time from the model). The measure presented is the average annual change across the 8 years.

    Measured: up to 8 years (annually assessed)

  7. Back or Flank Pain

    Report of back or flank pain since the last visit (yes or no)

    Measured: 48 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Jun 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2006
  3. Primary completionJun 2014
  4. Study completionJun 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
486 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01885559
Sponsor's protocol ID
HALT PKD B
Other IDs
U01DK062401, U01DK082230
Acronym
HALT PKD B
Status last verified
Apr 2020
First submitted
17 Jun 2013
Last updated
22 Apr 2020
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data are available at the NIDDK Central Repository, https://repository.niddk.nih.gov/studies/halt-pkd/?query=halt%20pkd

Publications

  • St Pierre K, Cashmore BA, Bolignano D, Zoccali C, Ruospo M, Craig JC, Strippoli GF, Mallett AJ, Green SC, Tunnicliffe DJ. Interventions for preventing the progression of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Oct 2;10(10):CD010294. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010294.pub3.

    PubMed 39356039
  • Chebib FT, Zhou X, Garbinsky D, Davenport E, Nunna S, Oberdhan D, Fernandes A. Tolvaptan and Kidney Function Decline in Older Individuals With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Pooled Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials and Observational Studies. Kidney Med. 2023 Apr 14;5(6):100639. doi: 10.1016/j.xkme.2023.100639. eCollection 2023 Jun.

    PubMed 37250503
  • Torres VE, Abebe KZ, Chapman AB, Schrier RW, Braun WE, Steinman TI, Winklhofer FT, Brosnahan G, Czarnecki PG, Hogan MC, Miskulin DC, Rahbari-Oskoui FF, Grantham JJ, Harris PC, Flessner MF, Moore CG, Perrone RD; HALT-PKD Trial Investigators. Angiotensin blockade in late autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. N Engl J Med. 2014 Dec 11;371(24):2267-76. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1402686. Epub 2014 Nov 15.

    PubMed 25399731

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Lisinopril and Telmisartan in people with Kidney, Polycystic, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at 7 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 17 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Apr 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 10 Mar 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With 50% Reduction of Baseline eGFR, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD, Initiation of Dialysis or Preemptive Transplant), or Death. (time frame: Patients followed for 5-8 years with average of 6.5 years follow up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01885559, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Apr 2020.

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