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Steroid

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Organ Transplantation, Renal Transplantation | Small molecule | Nephrology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Aug 9, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment114

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Steroid · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00154284Everolimus in a Cyclosporine Microemulsion-free Regimen Compared to a Low-dose Cyclosporine Microemulsion Regimen, in de Novo Kidney Transplant PatientsOrgan Transplantation, Renal Transplantation
COMPLETED114 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Everolimus in a Cyclosporine Microemulsion-free Regimen Compared to a Low-dose Cyclosporine Microemulsion Regimen, in de Novo Kidney Transplant Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Renal Function Measured by Calculated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR Calculated According to the Nankivell Formula)
At Month 3 and Month 12

Nankivell's formula for calculated GFR is shown below: GFR \[mL/min\] = 6.7/C + W/4 - UREA/2 - 100/H2+ 35 (25 for females). Where W is body weight at specific visit \[kg\], H is height at specific visit \[m\], C is the serum concentration of creatinine \[mmol/L\], and UREA is the serum concentration of urea \[mmol/L\]. UREA was calculated from blood urea nitrogen (BUN) lab data by: UREA = 2.1441\*BUN. If a GFR value from Nankivell formula was less than 10 \[mL/min\], then the value was assigned as 10 \[mL/min\].

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Biopsy-proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) Episodes, Graft Loss, Death or Loss to Follow-up
Month 12
Serum Creatinine at Month 6 and 12
6 month and 12 months
Calculated Creatinine Clearance at 6 Month and 12 Month
6 month and 12 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Everolimus (Certican) with Cyclosporine (Neoral) ContinuationACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients were treated with everolimus and cyclosporine for 3 months post-transplantation. Everolimus (Certican) was administered orally, in two divided doses (b.i.d), and at the same time as Cyclosporine (Neoral). Everolimus (Certican) dose was adjusted in order to maintain a trough level between 3 and 8 ng/mL until randomization. After randomization the target trough range remained at 3 - 8 ng/mL in the cyclosporine (Neoral) continuation groups for a period of 9 months. Each patient was administered i.v. prednisone (or equivalent) pre- or intra-operatively according to center practice.
Everolimus (Certican) with Cyclosporine (Neoral) WithdrawalEXPERIMENTALPatients were treated with everolimus and cyclosporine for 3 months post-transplantation. Everolimus (Certican) was administered orally, in two divided doses (b.i.d), and at the same time as Cyclosporine (Neoral). Everolimus (Certican) dose was adjusted in order to maintain a trough level between 3 and 8 ng/mL until randomization. Therefore, patients were randomized to cyclosporine withdrawal over a period of 1 month (±1 week) in study A2419 (NCT00154284) and over 3 months (±1 week) in study A2423 (NCT00170807). After randomization, final target trough range for everolimus was 8 - 12 ng/mL. Each patient was administered i.v. prednisone (or equivalent) pre- or intra-operatively according to center practice.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Everolimus (Certican)DRUG -
Cyclosporine (Neoral)DRUG -
SteroidDRUGEach patient was administered i.v. prednisone (or equivalent) pre- or intra-operatively according to center practice.
Basiliximab (Simulect)DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Recipients of a first renal transplant from a primary cadaveric or non-HLA identical living related donor. * Renal cold ischemic time \< 36 hours. * Age of donor \< 65 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have received an investigational drug within 4 weeks of baseline ...

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Frequently asked questions about Steroid

What is Steroid used for in renal transplantation?

Steroid is a small molecule being developed by Novartis AG for use in organ transplantation and renal transplantation. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development as an investigational therapy for patients receiving kidney transplants.

Who makes Steroid?

Steroid is being developed by Novartis AG, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for organ transplantation and renal transplantation.

What phase is Steroid in?

Steroid is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in organ transplantation and renal transplantation. The drug has not been approved by regulatory authorities and remains in clinical trials.

What clinical trials is Steroid in?

Steroid has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT00154284. This trial studied everolimus in a cyclosporine microemulsion-free regimen compared to a low-dose cyclosporine microemulsion regimen in de novo kidney transplant patients, enrolling 114 participants.

Is Steroid the same as everolimus?

The clinical trial for Steroid, NCT00154284, evaluates everolimus in a cyclosporine-free regimen. The drug name Steroid is used in the context of this trial, which compares everolimus-based therapy to a low-dose cyclosporine regimen in kidney transplant patients.