scholarly journals A double-blinded randomised placebo-controlled phase II trial to evaluate high dose rifampicin for tuberculous meningitis: a dose finding study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Dian ◽  
V Yunivita ◽  
AR Ganiem ◽  
T Pramaesya ◽  
L Chaidir ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTBackgroundHigh doses of rifampicin may help tuberculous meningitis (TBM) patients to survive. Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic evaluations suggested that rifampicin doses higher than 13 mg/kg intravenously or 20 mg/kg orally (as previously studied) are warranted to maximize treatment response.MethodsIn a double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled phase II trial, we assigned 60 adult TBM patients in Bandung, Indonesia, to standard 450 mg, 900 mg or 1350 mg (10, 20 and 30 mg/kg) oral rifampicin combined with other TB drugs for 30 days. Endpoints included pharmacokinetic measures, adverse events and survival.ResultsA double and triple dose of oral rifampicin led to three and five-fold higher geometric mean total exposures in plasma in the critical early days (2±1) of treatment (AUC0-24h: 53·5 mg.h/L vs 170·6 mg.h/L vs. 293·5 mg.h/L, p<0·001), with proportional increases in CSF concentrations and without an increase in the incidence of grade 3/4 adverse events. Six-month mortality was 7/20 (35%, 9/20 (45%) and 3/20 (15%) in the 10, 20 and 30 mg/kg groups, respectively (p=0·12).ConclusionsTripling the standard dose caused a large increase in rifampicin exposure in plasma and CSF and was safe. Survival benefit with this dose should now be evaluated in a larger phase III clinical trial.

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Dian ◽  
V. Yunivita ◽  
A. R. Ganiem ◽  
T. Pramaesya ◽  
L. Chaidir ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT High doses of rifampin may help patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) to survive. Pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic evaluations suggested that rifampin doses higher than 13 mg/kg given intravenously or 20 mg/kg given orally (as previously studied) are warranted to maximize treatment response. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase II trial, we assigned 60 adult TBM patients in Bandung, Indonesia, to standard 450 mg, 900 mg, or 1,350 mg (10, 20, and 30 mg/kg) oral rifampin combined with other TB drugs for 30 days. The endpoints included pharmacokinetic measures, adverse events, and survival. A double and triple dose of oral rifampin led to 3- and 5-fold higher geometric mean total exposures in plasma in the critical early days (2 ± 1) of treatment (area under the concentration-time curve from 0 to 24 h [AUC0–24], 53.5 mg · h/liter versus 170.6 mg · h/liter and 293.5 mg · h/liter, respectively; P < 0.001), with proportional increases in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations and without an increase in the incidence of grade 3 or 4 adverse events. The 6-month mortality was 7/20 (35%), 9/20 (45%), and 3/20 (15%) in the 10-, 20-, and 30-mg/kg groups, respectively (P = 0.12). A tripling of the standard dose caused a large increase in rifampin exposure in plasma and CSF and was safe. The survival benefit with this dose should now be evaluated in a larger phase III clinical trial. (This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under identifier NCT02169882.)


Author(s):  
Fiona V Cresswell ◽  
David B Meya ◽  
Enock Kagimu ◽  
Daniel Grint ◽  
Lindsey te Brake ◽  
...  

Abstract Background High-dose rifampicin may improve outcomes of tuberculous meningitis (TBM). Little safety or pharmacokinetic (PK) data exist on high-dose rifampicin in HIV co-infection, and no cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) PK data exist from Africa. We hypothesized that high-dose rifampicin would increase serum and CSF concentrations without excess toxicity. Methods In this phase II open-label trial, Ugandan adults with suspected TBM were randomised to standard-of-care control (PO-10, rifampicin 10mg/kg/day), intravenous rifampicin (IV-20, 20mg/kg/day), or high-dose oral rifampicin (PO-35, 35mg/kg/day). We performed PK sampling on day 2 and 14. The primary outcomes were total exposure (AUC0-24), maximum concentration (Cmax), CSF concentration and grade 3-5 adverse events. Results We enrolled 61 adults, 92% were HIV-positive, median CD4 count was 50cells/µL (IQR 46–56). On day 2, geometric mean plasma AUC0-24hr was 42.9h.mg/L with standard-of-care 10mg/kg dosing, 249h.mg/L for IV-20 and 327h.mg/L for PO-35 (P&lt;0.001). In CSF, standard-of-care achieved undetectable rifampicin concentration in 56% of participants and geometric mean AUC0-24hr 0.27mg/L, compared with 1.74mg/L (95%CI 1.2–2.5) for IV-20 and 2.17mg/L (1.6–2.9) for PO-35 regimens (p&lt;0.001). Achieving CSF concentrations above rifampicin minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) occurred in 11% (2/18) of standard-of-care, 93% (14/15) of IV-20, and 95% (18/19) of PO-35 participants. Higher serum and CSF levels were sustained at day 14. Adverse events did not differ by dose (p=0.34) Conclusion Current international guidelines result in sub-therapeutic CSF rifampicin concentration for 89% of Ugandan TBM patients. High-dose intravenous and oral rifampicin were safe, and respectively resulted in exposures ~6- and ~8-fold higher than standard-of-care, and CSF levels above the MIC


Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 1098-1098
Author(s):  
Gianantonio Rosti ◽  
Giovanni Martinelli ◽  
Fausto Castagnetti ◽  
Nicoletta Testoni ◽  
Giorgina Specchia ◽  
...  

Abstract The conventional treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in early chronic phase (ECP) is imatinib 400 mg daily. The estimated rates of major (MCgR) and complete cytogenetic response (CCgR) at 42 months are 91% and 84%, respectively (IRIS Trial - F Guilhot, ASH 2004), with a survival free from accelerated and blastic phase of 84%. The rates of CCgR are significantly different according to Sokal score, being 91%, 84% and 69% for low, intermediate and high risk categories. Phase I and II trials of imatinib have clearly shown a dose-response effect; more importantly, a single center phase II trial of imatinib 800 mg in ECP showed significantly better results vs standard dose, in terms of CCgR (90% vs 74%) and of complete molecular response (28% vs 7% at 18 months) [H. Kantarjian et al, Blood 103 (8), 2004]. The GIMEMA (Gruppo Italiano Malattie Ematologiche dell’Adulto) CML WP is conducting a phase II trial of imatinib 800 mg in intermediate Sokal risk in ECP (trial CML/021). Overall, 89 pts (mean age 53 yrs) have been enrolled. Fourty-four patients completed 6 months of treatment: the complete hematological response rate is 100%; the MCgR and CCgR are 90% and 81%, respectively. The 6 months CCgR rate of this trial parallels the IRIS trial one in intermediate risk cases (84%), with a much shorter treatment period. The major molecular response rate at 6 months (RTQ-PCR as ratio BCR-ABL/ABL) is 56% (cut-off ≤ 0.12%) or 41% (cut-off ≤0.05%). The compliance to the treatment improved time by time, being 47% the patients receiving ≥ 80% of the scheduled dose between months 1–3 and 60% between months 4 - 6. A second project, exploring imatinib high dose, is reserved to high risk cases: a multinational working group, within the frame of Leukemianet CML WP, is conducting a phase III randomized trial (1:1) of imatinib 400 mg vs 800 mg in high Sokal risk in ECP. By July 31, 2005, 80 patients have been enrolled: GIMEMA CML WP (44 pts), Nordic Countries - Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland (25 pts), Turkey (10 pts) and Israel (1 pt).


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Vickers ◽  
Joyce Kuo ◽  
Barrie R. Cassileth

Purpose A substantial number of cancer patients turn to treatments other than those recommended by mainstream oncologists in an effort to sustain tumor remission or halt the spread of cancer. These unconventional approaches include botanicals, high-dose nutritional supplementation, off-label pharmaceuticals, and animal products. The objective of this study was to review systematically the methodologies applied in clinical trials of unconventional treatments specifically for cancer. Methods MEDLINE 1966 to 2005 was searched using approximately 200 different medical subject heading terms (eg, alternative medicine) and free text words (eg, laetrile). We sought prospective clinical trials of unconventional treatments in cancer patients, excluding studies with only symptom control or nonclinical (eg, immune) end points. Trial data were extracted by two reviewers using a standardized protocol. Results We identified 14,735 articles, of which 214, describing 198 different clinical trials, were included. Twenty trials were phase I, three were phase I and II, 70 were phase II, and 105 were phase III. Approximately half of the trials investigated fungal products, 20% investigated other botanicals, 10% investigated vitamins and supplements, and 10% investigated off-label pharmaceuticals. Only eight of the phase I trials were dose-finding trials, and a mere 20% of phase II trials reported a statistical design. Of the 27 different agents tested in phase III, only one agent had a prior dose-finding trial, and only for three agents was the definitive study initiated after the publication of phase II data. Conclusion Unconventional cancer treatments have not been subject to appropriate early-phase trial development. Future research on unconventional therapies should involve dose-finding and phase II studies to determine the suitability of definitive trials.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S746-S754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard Rogler

Abstract Inhibition of Janus kinases [JAKs] in Crohn’s disease [CD] patients has shown conflicting results in clinical trials. Tofacitinib, a pan-JAK inhibitor, showed efficacy in ulcerative colitis [UC] and has been approved for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe UC. In contrast, studies in CD patients were disappointing and the primary end point of clinical remission could not be met in the respective phase II induction and maintenance trials. Subsequently, the clinical development of tofacitinib was discontinued in CD. In contrast, efficacy of filgotinib, a selective JAK1 inhibitor, in CD patients was demonstrated in the randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase II FITZROY study. Upadacitinib also showed promising results in a phase II trial in moderate to severe CD. Subsequently, phase III programmes in CD have been initiated for both substances, which are still ongoing. Several newer molecules of this class of orally administrated immunosuppressants are being tested in clinical programmes. The concern of side effects of systemic JAK inhibition is addressed by either exclusively intestinal action or higher selectivity [Tyk2 inhibitors]. In general, JAK inhibitors constitute a new promising class of drugs for the treatment of CD.


Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 4776-4776
Author(s):  
Gianantonio Rosti ◽  
Fausto Castagnetti ◽  
Marilina Amabile ◽  
Nicoletta Testoni ◽  
Angela Poerio ◽  
...  

Abstract Imatinib has become the treatment of choice for CML. The standard dose (SD) for CP CML is 400 mg daily: results are less favourable in pts at high or intermediate Sokal risk vs low Sokal risk ones. In intermediate Sokal risk, the IRIS trial (Hughes et al NEJM 349:15, 2003 ) reported at 12 mos a complete cytogenetic response (CCgR- 0% Ph-pos) rate of 67% and a major molecular response (MMolR) rate of 45%. Pre-clinical and clinical data suggest that high doses (HD - 800 mg daily) of ima may be more effective. The GIMEMA CML Working party is conducting a phase II, multi-istitutional prospective study (serial n. CML/021) to investigate the effects of imatinib HD in intermediate Sokal risk. Between Jan, 2004 and May, 2005, 25 centers enrolled 82 pts (80 eval); median age 56 yrs (26–79). Pts evaluable at 3,6 and 12 mos are 80, 77 and 65, respectively. The median observation time is 12 mos. At 3 and 6 mos, 83% and 97% of the pts reached a stable CHR. At 6 mos, 86% obtained a CCgR and 53% of CCgR pts a MMolR (Bcr-Abl/Abl × 100 ratio &lt; 0.1%). At 12 mos, the CCgR rate was 90% and the MMolR rate was 57%. One patient progressed to accelerated/blastic phase. The compliance to HD treatment was good: at 3, 6 and 12 mos 55%, 52% and 52% of the pts received a median daily dose of imatinib &gt; 600 mg. Non hematopoietic AEs accounted for the great majority of dose reductions. The results of this trial further indicate that imatinib HD induces higher and more rapid responses in intermediate Sokal risk CML pts in early chronic phase, being superior to the results obtained with SD (IRIS) and in the range of the MD Anderson results (Kantarjian et al Blood 2004 103:2873). A second project is reserved to high Sokal risk CML pts in early CP: a multinational group, within EuropeanLeukemianet CML WP, is conducting a phase III trial (1:1) of imatinib 400 mg vs 800 mg. By July 31, 2005, 141 patients have been enrolled: GIMEMA (88 pts), Nordic CML Study Group (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland) (25 pts), Turkey (25 pts) and Israel (3 pt).


Vaccine ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (23) ◽  
pp. 2732-2739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon E. Frey ◽  
Patricia L. Winokur ◽  
Heather Hill ◽  
Johannes B. Goll ◽  
Paul Chaplin ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Suzaan Marais ◽  
Fiona V Cresswell ◽  
Raph L. Hamers ◽  
Lindsey H.M. te Brake ◽  
Ahmad R. Ganiem ◽  
...  

Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM), the most severe form of tuberculosis (TB), results in death or neurological disability in >50%, despite World Health Organisation recommended therapy. Current TBM regimen dosages are based on data from pulmonary TB alone. Evidence from recent phase II pharmacokinetic studies suggests that high dose rifampicin (R) administered intravenously or orally enhances central nervous system penetration and may reduce TBM associated mortality. We hypothesize that, among persons with TBM, high dose oral rifampicin (35 mg/kg) for 8 weeks will improve survival compared to standard of care (10 mg/kg), without excess adverse events. Protocol: We will perform a parallel group, randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind, phase III multicentre clinical trial comparing high dose oral rifampicin to standard of care. The trial will be conducted across five clinical sites in Uganda, South Africa and Indonesia. Participants are HIV-positive or negative adults with clinically suspected TBM, who will be randomised (1:1) to one of two arms: 35 mg/kg oral rifampicin daily for 8 weeks (in combination with standard dose isoniazid [H], pyrazinamide [Z] and ethambutol [E]) or standard of care (oral HRZE, containing 10 mg/kg/day rifampicin). The primary end-point is 6-month survival. Secondary end points are: i) 12-month survival ii) functional and neurocognitive outcomes and iii) safety and tolerability. Tertiary outcomes are: i) pharmacokinetic outcomes and ii) cost-effectiveness of the intervention. We will enrol 500 participants over 2.5 years, with follow-up continuing until 12 months post-enrolment. Discussion: Our best TBM treatment still results in unacceptably high mortality and morbidity. Strong evidence supports the increased cerebrospinal fluid penetration of high dose rifampicin, however conclusive evidence regarding survival benefit is lacking. This study will answer the important question of whether high dose oral rifampicin conveys a survival benefit in TBM in HIV-positive and -negative individuals from Africa and Asia. Trial registration: ISRCTN15668391 (17/06/2019)


Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 3341-3341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie de Guibert ◽  
Marie-Sarah Dilhuydy ◽  
Loic Ysebaert ◽  
Laurence Sanhès ◽  
Sylvain Choquet ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction: For relapsed or refractory (R/R) CLL patients (pts), combination of bendamustine and rituximab appears safe and effective (Fischer 2011). Ofatumumab monotherapy gives 58% ORR in heavily pre-treated (median 4 prior lines) R/R CLL pts (Wierda JCO 2010). High doses (HD) steroids are also active in poor prognosis pts with bulky nodal involvement or p53 impairment (Castro 2008, Xu 2010). We report a planned interim analysis of the ICLL01-BOMP phase II trial evaluating the association of Bendamustine, Ofatumumab and high-dose MethylPrednisolone for fit R/R CLL pts after 1-3 previous lines (NCT01612988). Patients and Methods: Primary endpoint was CR rate after 6 cycles (cy) of the BOMP regimen [i.e. bendamustine (70 mg/m2 d1, d2), ofatumumab (1000 mg d1;15 on cy#1-2 and d1 on cy#3-6) and HD methylprednisolone (1 g/m2 d1-3)]. The c#1 was preceded by an ofatumumab (300 mg) prephase. Response evaluation (IWCLL 2008) was done 3 months (m) after the last cy along with blood and bone marrow 10-color flow MRD analysis. Results: Among the 55 pts of this analysis, median age was 64 years (44-76). CIRS-G comorbidity score was 2-6 in 61% and pts had received 2-3 lines in 37% of the cases. Prior FCR-like regimens (50 (91%) patients) had been followed by relapse within 2y in 22/55 and 5/55 pts were fludarabine-refractory (FR). IGVH was unmutated (UM) in (47/52) 90.4%. Karyotypes were complex in 18/46 (39%) cases. Distribution according to FISH hierarchical model was: del(17p) in 15 (27%), del(11q) in 14 (26%), trisomy 12 in 4 (7%), del(13q) in 17 (31%) and normal in 5 (9%). Mutations on the TP53, SF3B1 and NOTCH1 genes occurred in 17 (31%), 14 (26%) and 5 (9%) pts, respectively. According to published risk stratification (Zenz, 2012), 34/55 pts (62%) belonged to the “highest-risk” group with either TP53 disruption (deletion and/or mutation) (n=19) and/or early relapse within 2 years post-FCR (n=22). The remaining patients belonged to either the “high-risk” group (UM-IGVH and/or Highb2mic and/or del11q) accounting for 17 pts (31%) or to the “low-risk” group (or non evaluable) accounting for 4 (7%) pts. Overall, 292 BOMP cy (mean 5.3 cy/pts) were delivered. Safety analysis recorded 158 grade 3-4 adverse events (G3-4/AE) with according to cy: neutropenia: 20.8%, thrombocytopenia: 11.3%, anemia: 2.4%, infection: 5,8%, hyperglycemia: 7,5%, liver enzyme elevation: 1,4%, cutaneous reaction: 1,4%, ofatumumab infusion related reaction: 0,3% and other AE: 3,4%. Overall 43 out of 55 pts (78.2%) had at least one G3-4/AE. Twenty-eight severe adverse events were reported in 20 pts. Treatment interruption before planned 6 cy occurred for pts' decision (n=3), excessive toxicity (n=5) or early progressive disease (PD) (n = 4). Response in the ITT population was 76.4% ORR with 20% CR (n=11), 56.4% PR (n=31 including 5 nPR and 1 CRi), 9.1% stable disease (n=5), 10.9% PD (n=6) and 3.6% (n=3) non evaluable. Blood MRD obtained in 45 pts was negative (<10-4) in 13 (28.8%) cases. Following evaluation, 5 responding pts (9%) had RIC allogeneic (RIC-Allo) transplantation with a persistent remission. With median follow-up of 16.2 (5.1-23.6) months (m) we observed 9 deaths, related to PD (n=5), EBV-induced lymphoproliferation (n=1), PML encephalitis (n=1), sepsis/pancytopenia (n=1) or unknown origin (n=1). We recorded 22 relapses (including 4 Richter Syndromes) resulting in treatment in 17 cases, with a BTK inhibitor in 8 cases. The median OS has not been reached (estimation 84% at 18 m) (Fig 1B). The median PFS was 18.4 m (95%CI, 14.6-22.2) and the median time to next treatment 17.6 m (95%CI, 12.9-22.4). With 5 cases censored at time of RIC-Allo, the PFS (censored analysis) was 17.5 m (95%CI, 13.2-21.8). (Fig 1A) After univariate analysis, ORR was lower in the “highest-risk” (64,6%, p=0.01), del(17p) (40%, p=0.003), TP53 mutation (47.1%, p=0.01) and complex karyotype (61.2%, p=0.024) groups. PFS was shorter in the “highest-risk” (14 m, p=0.046), FR (4.96 m, p<0.001), del(17p) (9.5 m, p=0.017) and TP53 mutation (9.5 m, p=0.007) groups. Conclusion: Relapse treatment of CLL is a challenge especially after prior FCR-like treatments, accounting for >90% of this trial population. These results in terms of response and survival appear noteworthy considering that >60% are “highest-risk” pts. This study provides important information for forthcoming comparison with next emerging CLL therapies. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures de Guibert: Roche: Honoraria. Feugier:Roche: Honoraria. Schuh:Roche, Gilead, GSK, NAPP, Celgene: Honoraria. Leblond:Roche: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau. Tournilhac:mundipharma: Honoraria, Other, Research Funding; GSK: Honoraria, Other, Research Funding; Roche: Honoraria, Other, Research Funding.


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