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Safety and Benefit Study of Droxidopa to Treat Patients With Intradialytic Hypotension

A Phase II, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Clinical Benefit and Safety of Droxidopa in Patients With Intradialytic Hypotension

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00657046
Acronym
IDH201
Enrollment
85
Registered
2008-04-14
Start date
2007-12-31
Completion date
2009-01-31
Last updated
2014-06-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Intradialytic Hypotension

Brief summary

In clinical trials in Japan, droxidopa has been shown to be effective in affecting blood pressure changes upon orthostatic challenge in patients with autonomic dysfunction, as well as reducing the severity and frequency of symptoms of orthostatic hypotension in these patients. The efficacy of droxidopa in ameliorating symptoms in patients undergoing dialysis has also been demonstrated in the literature and clinical trials conducted in Japan. The current study will investigate the clinical efficacy of two different doses of droxidopa in patients with intradialytic hypotension over a 4 week treatment period with a placebo control. The clinical efficacy will be evaluated by changes in hypotension- related symptoms, as well as changes in blood pressure prior to, during and following, HD sessions as compared to their pre-treatment baseline values.

Detailed description

This is a phase II, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of droxidopa in HD patients with intradialytic hypotension. The study will be conducted in up to 15 centers, with a sufficient number of patients enrolled to allow 75 patients to be randomized into 3 study groups (25 randomized to placebo, 25 randomized to 400 mg droxidopa, and 25 randomized to 600 mg droxidopa). The study will consist of an initial screening period (up to 7 days) to confirm eligibility followed by a 2 week baseline, and a 4 week treatment period. During baseline and treatment visits SBP and DBP measurements will be collected using a consistent method immediately pre-, during and immediately post-dialysis. SBP, DBP and heart rate measurements will be taken every 20 minutes during HD sessions. There will be 19 scheduled visits, not including the post-treatment follow-up visit, during this trial; Visit 1 (Screening), Visits 2 through 7 (baseline and randomization), Visits 8 through 19 (tri-weekly treatment visits). Each visit will coincide with the patient's normal dialysis treatments. All patients will be followed for 30 days following the completion of the active treatment period (or premature withdrawal) to check for the occurrence of adverse events (AEs). Patients will attend the study center as out-patients. Eligible patients will be assigned a unique identification number at screening, and prior to the first treatment visit will be randomized to one of the following treatment groups: Group A: Droxidopa at 400 mg (2 capsules each containing 200 mg droxidopa plus one capsule with mannitol substituted for droxidopa) Group B: Droxidopa at 600 mg (3 capsules each containing 200 mg droxidopa) Group C: Placebo (3 capsules with mannitol substituted for droxidopa) Each patient will take 3 capsules 1 hour prior to each dialysis procedure with approximately 100 mL (typically half a glass) of water. The primary measure of efficacy will be the change from baseline (visits 2-7) in average mean arterial blood pressure compared to that during treatment (visit 14-19). The secondary measures of efficacy will be: * Change between baseline (visits 2-7) and treatment (visits 14-19) in average mean nadir systolic and diastolic blood pressures during hemodialysis; * Change in the number of hypotension-induced interventions during hemodialysis (HD) sessions; * Change in hypotension-induced symptoms measured during hemodialysis; * Change in daily symptoms associated with hemodialysis; * Change in fatigue using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20). The safety of droxidopa will be evaluated based on the occurrence of treatment-emergent adverse events (AE) and specific evaluation of blood pressure, heart rate (HR), ECG, and laboratory findings across the study.

Interventions

DRUGDroxidopa

Capsules containing 200 mg droxidopa

DRUGPlacebo

Capsules with mannitol substituted for droxidopa

Sponsors

Chelsea Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female and aged 18 years or over; 2. Clinical diagnosis of ESRD; 3. Demonstrated requirement to undergo maintenance HD 3 times per week for sessions at least 3 hours in duration; 4. Medical history consistent with IDH existing for at least 1 month; 5. Observed symptomatic intradialytic hypotension in 3 of 6 HD sessions during screening, as defined by as a decrease in systolic blood pressure by ≥20 mm Hg or a decrease in MAP by 10 mm Hg associated with symptoms that include: abdominal discomfort; yawning; sighing; nausea; vomiting; muscle cramps; restlessness; dizziness or fainting; and anxiety (definition according to: National Kidney Foundation 2007) ; 6. Provide written informed consent to participate in the study and understand that they may withdraw their consent at any time without prejudice to their future medical care.

Exclusion criteria

1. Currently taking ephedrine or midodrine; * Patients taking ephedrine or midodrine may enroll after a minimum 7 day washout period 2. Taking anti-hypertensive medication on the day of dialysis; 3. Currently taking selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors; 4. Current known or suspected drug or substance abuse; 5. Women of childbearing potential who are not using a medically accepted contraception; Subject Restrictions: * Reproductive potential: Female subjects should be either post-menopausal (amenorrhea for at least 12 consecutive months), surgically sterile, or women of child-bearing potential (WOCP) who are using or agree to use acceptable methods of contraception. Acceptable contraceptives include intrauterine devices (IUDs), hormonal contraceptives (oral, depot, patch or injectable) and double barrier methods such as condoms or diaphragms with spermicidal gel or foam. * For WOCP a urine/serum beta HCG pregnancy test must be conducted at screening and study termination, and a urine/serum pregnancy test must be conducted at baseline; the results must be negative at screening and at baseline. WOCP must be advised to use acceptable contraceptives throughout the study period and for 30 days after the last dose of investigational product. If hormonal contraceptives are used they should be taken according to the package insert. WOCP who are not currently sexually active must agree to use acceptable contraception, as defined above, if they decide to become sexually active during the period of the study and for 30 days after the last dose of investigational product. 6. Sexually active males whose partner is a WOCP must agree to use condoms for the duration of the study and for 30 days after the last dose; 7. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding; 8. Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the study medication or any of its ingredients; 9. Have active atrial fibrillation (within the last 6 months) or, in the investigator's opinion, have any other significant cardiac arrhythmia; 10. Any other significant systemic, hepatic or cardiac illness; 11. Have a history of closed angle glaucoma; 12. Have a known or suspected malignancy (other than basal cell carcinoma); 13. Patients with known gastrointestinal illness or other gastrointestinal disorder that may, in the investigator's opinion, affect the absorption of study drug; 14. In the investigator's opinion, have clinically significant abnormalities on clinical examination or laboratory testing; 15. In the investigator's opinion, are unable to adequately cooperate because of individual or family situation; 16. In the investigator's opinion, are suffering from a mental disorder that interferes with the diagnosis and/or with the conduct of the study, e.g. schizophrenia, major depression, dementia; 17. Are not able or willing to comply with the study requirements for the duration of the study; 18. Have participated in another clinical trial with an investigational agent (including named patient or compassionate use protocol) within 30 days before the start of the study; 19. Previous enrollment in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Average Mean Arterial Blood Pressure During Hemodialysis6 weeksChange between average baseline (visits 2-7) mean arterial blood pressure during hemodialysis and average treatment (visits 14-19) mean arterial blood pressure during hemodialysis. The calculation of MAP was based on the systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure measurements taken during each valid HD session, using the traditional formula: MAP = (SBP+2\*DBP)/3 for each time-point. The mean of the intradialytic measurements was calculated for each valid HD session, and these daily mean values were averaged across the visits within each period.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Average Mean Nadir Systolic Blood Pressures During Hemodialysis;6 weeksChange between baseline (visits 2-7) and treatment (visits 14-19) in average mean nadir systolic blood pressures during hemodialysis. The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).
Change in the Number of Hypotension-induced Interventions During Hemodialysis (HD) Sessions;6 weeksEvaluate the efficacy of droxidopa as measured by change in the number of hypotension-induced interventions during hemodialysis (HD) sessions between baseline (visits 2-7) and treatment (visits 14-19). The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).
Daily Symptoms Associated With Hemodialysis6 weeksThe Daily symptoms associated with hemodialysis score is the sum of an 8 question scale (each rated 0 \[asymptomatic\] to 4 \[severe\]). The questions look at fatigability, malaise/weakness, physical disturbance on standing, coldness of limbs, dizziness/lightheadedness, dizziness on standing, general bad feeling, and sleep disorders and asks how each of these items affected the patients daily activities on that day. The outcome looks at the difference between the average baseline score (visits 2-7) and the average on-treatment scores (visits 14-19). The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).
Change in the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)6 weeksFatigue will be measured by the general fatigue domain (items 1, 5, 12 and 16) of MFI-20 and will be summarized by treatment group and treatment period. The scores per item run from 1 to 5. A higher score indicates more fatigue. Therefore, the items indicative for fatigue need to be recoded (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). This concerns item: 5 and 16. A total score is calculated by summation of the scores of the individual items. Scores can range from the minimum of 4 to the maximum of 20. The value at baseline (visit 7) will be subtracted from the value on treatment (visit 19 or visit 13 if visit 19 is not available).
Change in the Hypotension-induced Symptom Severity Score6 weeksThe hypotension-induced symptom severity score is the sum of a 6 question scale (each rated 0 \[asymptomatic\] to 4 \[severe\]). The questions look at cramps, dizziness, headache, nausea, itchiness, and restless legs syndrome experienced during dialysis. The outcome looks at the difference between the average baseline score (visits 2-7) and the average on-treatment scores (visits 14-19). The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure From Pre-dialysis to Post-dialysis6 weeksChange from baseline (visits 2-7) to end of study (HD visits 14-19) in the drop in systolic blood pressure from pre-hemodialysis to 5 minutes post-hemodialysis. The baseline value was the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value was defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Droxidopa 400mg
Droxidopa at 400 mg (2 capsules each containing 200 mg droxidopa plus one capsule with mannitol substituted for droxidopa) taken 1 hour (+/-15 minutes) prior to each hemodialysis session. Study treatments were administered over 4 weeks.
30
Droxidopa 600mg
Droxidopa at 600 mg (3 capsules each containing 200 mg droxidopa) taken 1 hour (+/-15 minutes) prior to each hemodialysis session. Study treatments were administered over 4 weeks.
32
Placebo
Placebo (3 capsules with mannitol substituted for droxidopa) taken 1 hour (+/-15 minutes) prior to each hemodialysis session. Study treatments were administered over 4 weeks.
23
Total85

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event110
Overall StudyDeath001
Overall StudyProtocol Violation220
Overall StudySurgery001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject100

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicDroxidopa 400mgTotalPlaceboDroxidopa 600mg
Age, Continuous60.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.71
60.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.34
60.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16
59.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.98
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
19 Participants46 Participants12 Participants15 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants39 Participants11 Participants17 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
30 participants85 participants23 participants32 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants47 Participants14 Participants17 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants38 Participants9 Participants15 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
20 / 3018 / 318 / 23
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 305 / 316 / 23

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Average Mean Arterial Blood Pressure During Hemodialysis

Change between average baseline (visits 2-7) mean arterial blood pressure during hemodialysis and average treatment (visits 14-19) mean arterial blood pressure during hemodialysis. The calculation of MAP was based on the systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure measurements taken during each valid HD session, using the traditional formula: MAP = (SBP+2\*DBP)/3 for each time-point. The mean of the intradialytic measurements was calculated for each valid HD session, and these daily mean values were averaged across the visits within each period.

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have blood pressure data from baseline and from visits 14-19. One droxidopa 400mg patient did not have blood pressure data for visit 14-19 and was excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgChange in Average Mean Arterial Blood Pressure During Hemodialysis-0.12 mmHgStandard Deviation 10.017
Droxidopa 600mgChange in Average Mean Arterial Blood Pressure During Hemodialysis1.95 mmHgStandard Deviation 6.637
PlaceboChange in Average Mean Arterial Blood Pressure During Hemodialysis1.60 mmHgStandard Deviation 9.843
p-value: 0.693ANCOVA
p-value: 0.807ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in Average Mean Nadir Systolic Blood Pressures During Hemodialysis;

Change between baseline (visits 2-7) and treatment (visits 14-19) in average mean nadir systolic blood pressures during hemodialysis. The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have blood pressure data from baseline and from visits 14-19. One droxidopa 400mg patient did not have blood pressure data for visit 14-19 and was excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgChange in Average Mean Nadir Systolic Blood Pressures During Hemodialysis;3.09 mmHgStandard Deviation 16.065
Droxidopa 600mgChange in Average Mean Nadir Systolic Blood Pressures During Hemodialysis;2.60 mmHgStandard Deviation 9.988
PlaceboChange in Average Mean Nadir Systolic Blood Pressures During Hemodialysis;-0.35 mmHgStandard Deviation 14.695
p-value: 0.212ANCOVA
p-value: 0.23ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in the Hypotension-induced Symptom Severity Score

The hypotension-induced symptom severity score is the sum of a 6 question scale (each rated 0 \[asymptomatic\] to 4 \[severe\]). The questions look at cramps, dizziness, headache, nausea, itchiness, and restless legs syndrome experienced during dialysis. The outcome looks at the difference between the average baseline score (visits 2-7) and the average on-treatment scores (visits 14-19). The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have completed visits in the visit 14-19 time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgChange in the Hypotension-induced Symptom Severity Score-0.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.92
Droxidopa 600mgChange in the Hypotension-induced Symptom Severity Score-1.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.32
PlaceboChange in the Hypotension-induced Symptom Severity Score-1.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.79
p-value: 0.4602ANCOVA
p-value: 0.94ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)

Fatigue will be measured by the general fatigue domain (items 1, 5, 12 and 16) of MFI-20 and will be summarized by treatment group and treatment period. The scores per item run from 1 to 5. A higher score indicates more fatigue. Therefore, the items indicative for fatigue need to be recoded (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1). This concerns item: 5 and 16. A total score is calculated by summation of the scores of the individual items. Scores can range from the minimum of 4 to the maximum of 20. The value at baseline (visit 7) will be subtracted from the value on treatment (visit 19 or visit 13 if visit 19 is not available).

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have completed at least visit 14. Three placebo patients did not complete their Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory during this visit.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgChange in the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)-0.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.22
Droxidopa 600mgChange in the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)-0.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.93
PlaceboChange in the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)0.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.87
p-value: 0.319ANCOVA
p-value: 0.408ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in the Number of Hypotension-induced Interventions During Hemodialysis (HD) Sessions;

Evaluate the efficacy of droxidopa as measured by change in the number of hypotension-induced interventions during hemodialysis (HD) sessions between baseline (visits 2-7) and treatment (visits 14-19). The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have completed visits in the visit 14-19 timeframe.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgChange in the Number of Hypotension-induced Interventions During Hemodialysis (HD) Sessions;-0.2 average interventions per sessionStandard Deviation 0.86
Droxidopa 600mgChange in the Number of Hypotension-induced Interventions During Hemodialysis (HD) Sessions;-0.2 average interventions per sessionStandard Deviation 0.71
PlaceboChange in the Number of Hypotension-induced Interventions During Hemodialysis (HD) Sessions;-0.1 average interventions per sessionStandard Deviation 0.83
p-value: 0.712ANCOVA
p-value: 0.607ANCOVA
Secondary

Daily Symptoms Associated With Hemodialysis

The Daily symptoms associated with hemodialysis score is the sum of an 8 question scale (each rated 0 \[asymptomatic\] to 4 \[severe\]). The questions look at fatigability, malaise/weakness, physical disturbance on standing, coldness of limbs, dizziness/lightheadedness, dizziness on standing, general bad feeling, and sleep disorders and asks how each of these items affected the patients daily activities on that day. The outcome looks at the difference between the average baseline score (visits 2-7) and the average on-treatment scores (visits 14-19). The baseline value will be the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value will be defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have completed visits in the visit 14-19 timeframe. Three placebo patients and one droxidopa 600mg patient did not complete their Daily Symptoms Assessments during these visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgDaily Symptoms Associated With Hemodialysis-0.13 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.843
Droxidopa 600mgDaily Symptoms Associated With Hemodialysis-1.33 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.724
PlaceboDaily Symptoms Associated With Hemodialysis-1.34 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.504
p-value: 0.376ANCOVA
p-value: 0.903ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change in Systolic Blood Pressure From Pre-dialysis to Post-dialysis

Change from baseline (visits 2-7) to end of study (HD visits 14-19) in the drop in systolic blood pressure from pre-hemodialysis to 5 minutes post-hemodialysis. The baseline value was the arithmetic average of the values collected at each of the six baseline visits (visits 2-7). The on treatment value was defined as the average of the values collected at each of the last six treatment visits (visits 14-19).

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have completed visits in the visit 14-19 timeframe.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgChange in Systolic Blood Pressure From Pre-dialysis to Post-dialysis3.41 mmHgStandard Deviation 13.112
Droxidopa 600mgChange in Systolic Blood Pressure From Pre-dialysis to Post-dialysis4.77 mmHgStandard Deviation 11.556
PlaceboChange in Systolic Blood Pressure From Pre-dialysis to Post-dialysis-4.39 mmHgStandard Deviation 17.86
p-value: 0.025ANCOVA
p-value: 0.022ANCOVA
Post Hoc

Number Patients With Hypotension Induced Early Termination of Dialysis Procedure

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients had to have at least one post baseline visit (visit 8 and beyond).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Droxidopa 400mgNumber Patients With Hypotension Induced Early Termination of Dialysis Procedure3 participants
Droxidopa 600mgNumber Patients With Hypotension Induced Early Termination of Dialysis Procedure1 participants
PlaceboNumber Patients With Hypotension Induced Early Termination of Dialysis Procedure7 participants
p-value: 0.082Fisher Exact
p-value: 0.008Fisher Exact
Post Hoc

Systolic Blood Pressure Difference Between Pre-Hemodialysis and Nadir

Change from baseline to end of study (HD visits 14-19) in systolic blood pressure difference between pre-hemodialysis and nadir.

Time frame: 6 weeks

Population: Patients must have completed visits in the visit 14-19 timeframe. One droxidopa 400 mg patient did not have the required nadir blood pressure information for visits 14-19 and was excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Droxidopa 400mgSystolic Blood Pressure Difference Between Pre-Hemodialysis and Nadir-5.88 mmHgStandard Deviation 13.638
Droxidopa 600mgSystolic Blood Pressure Difference Between Pre-Hemodialysis and Nadir-3.33 mmHgStandard Deviation 11.666
PlaceboSystolic Blood Pressure Difference Between Pre-Hemodialysis and Nadir4.92 mmHgStandard Deviation 18.18
p-value: 0.004ANCOVA
p-value: 0.03ANCOVA

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026