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LSALT Peptide for Prevention or Attenuation of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Patients Undergoing On-Pump Cardiac Surgery

Phase 2 Global, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of LSALT Peptide for the Prevention or Attenuation of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Patients Undergoing On-Pump Cardiac Surgery

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05879432
Enrollment
240
Registered
2023-05-30
Start date
2024-03-08
Completion date
2027-08-01
Last updated
2026-06-12

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

Conditions

Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiac Surgery

Brief summary

To evaluate the percentage of subjects with AKI within 7 days following on-pump cardiac surgery defined by the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) criteria: 1. Increase in baseline (pre-surgery) serum creatinine (SCr) by ≥26.5 μmol/L (≥0.3 mg/dL) within 7 days; OR 2. Increase in baseline SCr to ≥1.5 times baseline, which is known or presumed to have occurred within the first 7 days following surgery; OR 3. Urine output \< 0.5 mL/kg/h for \>6 hours.

Detailed description

This study is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter interventional study to assess safety and efficacy of LSALT peptide versus placebo (matching drug-free saline) in patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery. Patients will be followed for safety and efficacy up to Day 28 (EOS), with Day 1 being the day of randomization of study drug administered at least 1 hour prior to induction of anesthesia. A total of 240 patients will be included in the study, 120 patients each will be randomized to LSALT peptide or placebo. This study will be double-blinded with only the pharmacist at the site unblinded for the purpose of preparing drug/placebo for injection. All subjects will undergo tests during the Screening period (window days -14 to Day 1). After satisfying all inclusion and exclusion criteria, the patient will be randomized equally to the following study arms: * LSALT peptide 10 mg IV administered over 1 hour twice daily, every 12 ± 1hour, for 5 days * Placebo IV administered over 1 hour twice daily, every 12 ± 1 hour, for 5 days Study treatment will be initiated pre-operatively on Day 1 and continued for 5 days. Physical examinations, vital signs and urine output will be recorded daily throughout the treatment period and on days 6 and 7. Adverse events will be recorded daily throughout the treatment period, on Days 6, 7, and 28 EOS (Day 28). Kidney function (serum creatinine, serum cystatin C, and BUN), clinical laboratory tests, and other biomarkers will be assessed at baseline (prior to initiation of study drug) and monitored daily throughout the treatment period, on Days 6, 7, and EOS (Day 28). All patients will be maintained on the standard of care (SOC) as per institutional guidelines. Thus, SOC will be followed in each patient with the addition of LSALT peptide or placebo. Subjects will be followed until EOS (Day 28 ± 3 days) to assess renal function as discussed above. An independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) will evaluate patients on a continuing basis for primarily safety assessments. Per the DSMB Charter, the DSMB will meet at least monthly if not more frequently based upon enrollment throughout the study period.

Interventions

LSALT, a peptide drug with the sequence NH3-LSALTPSPSWLKYKAL-COOH, binds to dipeptidase-1 (DPEP-1) but does not inhibit its biologic enzymatic activity, potentially minimizing off-target or other adverse effects. LSALT peptide inhibits leukocyte recruitment in multiple experimental disease models through the direct inhibition of leukocyte adhesion to DPEP-1 present in lungs, kidney, and liver.

DRUGPlacebo

0.9% saline solution

Sponsors

Arch Biopartners Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Male and female ≥ 18 years of age. 2. Scheduled for a non-emergent coronary and/or valve surgery procedure requiring on-pump cardiopulmonary bypass including but not limited to: * Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) alone * CABG with aortic, mitral, tricuspid, or pulmonic valve replacement or repair * Aortic valve replacement or repair alone, with or without aortic root repair * Mitral, tricuspid, or pulmonic valve replacement or repair alone * Simultaneous replacement of several cardiac valves. 3. Have the following AKI risk factors: * CKD Stage 3 (CKD-EPI eGFR ≥ 30 and \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) and ONE or more of the following additional risk factors OR * CKD Stage 2 (CKD-EPI eGFR ≥ 60 and \< 90 mL/min/1.73 m2) and ONE or more of the following additional risk factors: * Age ≥ 75 years; * Combined valve \& coronary artery surgery; * Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35% by invasive or noninvasive techniques; * Urinary (TIMP-2 x IGFBP7) \> 0.3 * Diabetes mellitus * Hypertension * Hyperlipidemia 4. Sexually active women of child-bearing potential (WCBP) must be using a medically acceptable method of birth control throughout the study and for at least 1 day following the end of study and have a negative urine pregnancy test at the Screening visit. A WCBP is defined as a female who is biologically capable of becoming pregnant. A medically acceptable method of birth control includes intrauterine devices in place for at least 3 months, surgical sterilization, or the implant. In patients who are not sexually active, abstinence is an acceptable form of birth control and urine will be tested per protocol. Women who are of nonchild-bearing potential, i.e., post-menopause, must have this condition captured in their medical history. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are excluded from this study. 5. Patient or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) is available and willing to give written informed consent, after being properly informed of the nature and risks of the study and prior to engaging in any study-related procedures.

Exclusion criteria

1. The presence of AKI (KDIGO criteria) at the time of randomization 2. Off-pump cardiac surgery 3. Surgery to be performed under conditions of circulatory arrest or hypothermia with rectal temperature \< 28°C (82.4° F) 4. Severe chronic kidney disease: CKD-eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) OR requiring dialysis 5. Imminent or recent surgery for aortic dissection 6. Surgery to correct a major congenital heart defect (e.g., Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great vessels, single ventricle, or Ebstein's anomaly. Bicuspid aortic valve is not considered a congenital heart defect) 7. Known history of active cancer which may interfere with interpretation of the results of this study 8. Known or suspected sepsis at time of screening 9. Pregnancy or lactation 10. Known hypersensitivity to the study drug or any of its excipients 11. Treatment with an investigational drug or participation in an interventional trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug and throughout the study 12. Any disease processes or confounding variables that would inappropriately alter the outcome of the study in the opinion of the investigator 13. Inability to comply with the requirements of the study protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To evaluate the percentage of subjects with AKI within 7 days following on-pump cardiac surgery defined by the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) criteria7 days1. Increase in baseline (pre-surgery) serum creatinine (SCr) by ≥26.5 μmol/L (≥0.3 mg/dL) within 7 days; OR 2. Increase in baseline SCr to ≥1.5 times baseline, which is known or presumed to have occurred within the first 7 days following surgery; OR 3. Urine output \< 0.5 mL/kg/h for \>6 hours.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Maximum severity of AKI per patient between treatment groups7 days1. Stage 1: SCr 1.5 - 1.9 times baseline OR ≥26.5 μmol/L (≥0.3 mg/dL) increase OR urine output \<0.5 mL/kg/hr for 6-12 hours 2. Stage 2: SCr 2.0 - 2.9 times baseline OR urine output \<0.5 mL/kg/h for ≥ 12 hours 3. Stage 3: SCr ≥3.0 times baseline OR increase in SCr of ≥26.5 μmol/L (≥0.3 mg/dL) to ≥353.6 μmol/L (≥4.0 mg/dL) OR initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) OR urine output \<0.3 mL/kg/h for ≥24 hours OR anuria for ≥12 hours.
Time to mild, moderate, and severe AKI per patient between treatment groups7 days
Need for RRT within the first 7 days following surgery7 days
Need for RRT at any time during the 28-day study28 days
Duration of AKI at 28 days (EOS)28 daysDuration of AKI is defined as the number of days from start of AKI per KDIGO criteria to onset of resolution
Kidney function (SCr, eGFR) at 28 days (EOS)28 days
28-day all-cause mortality28 days
Composite of death, need for RRT, and/or persistent impaired renal function from baseline (MAKE [major adverse kidney event] criteria) at Day 28 (EOS)28 days
ICU length of stay (in days)28 days
Hospitalization length of stay (in days)28 days
Incidence of new-onset lung or liver disorders following surgery28 days
Change in baseline serum cystatin C, serum NGAL, serum IP-10, serum IL-1beta, serum IL-6, and serum IL-18 biomarker levels28 days
Changes in urinary TIMP-2 and IGFBP7 biomarker and serum NGAL, AGT, and IL-18 biomarker levels7 daysBiomarkers will be measured at baseline and days 1, 3, 5, and 7
Development of serum anti-drug antibodies levels throughout the study28 daysAnti-drug antibodies will be measured at baseline (Day 1 prior to the first dose of study medication) and at days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and day 28 (EOS)

Countries

Canada, Turkey (Türkiye)

Contacts

CONTACTRichard Muruve
rm@archbiopartners.com+1 647 428 7031
CONTACTDavid Luke
dl@archbiopartners.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 13, 2026