Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
Conditions
Brief summary
Through a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial, we aim to determine the thromboprophylactic efficacy of rivaroxaban in patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). IMN patients at high risk of thrombosis and low risk of bleeding will be enrolled and randomly assigned to a rivaroxaban group or a control group (receiving warfarin). Prophylactic anticoagulation will be administered with rivaroxaban or warfarin accordingly. Over the 6 months following initiation of prophylactic anticoagulation, the incidence of the primary efficacy endpoint (a composite of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis) and the safety endpoint (bleeding events) will be compared between the two groups.
Interventions
At present, an established rivaroxaban dosing regimen for thromboprophylaxis in IMN is lacking. In this study, we will adopt the dosing regimen used for postoperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (N Engl J Med, 2020, 382(20):1916-1925), administering rivaroxaban 10 mg orally once daily.
DRUGWarfarin Sodium
According to the Chinese Expert Consensus on Warfarin Anticoagulation Therapy (Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine, 2013, 52(1):76-82) and the recommendations in UpToDate (Hypercoagulability in patients with nephrotic syndrome), the protocol is as follows: Anticoagulation intensity: the target INR is 1.5-2.5. Dosing regimen: the initial warfarin dose is 1.5 mg orally once daily. INR will be measured after 3 days of treatment for inpatients or after 1 week for outpatients, and then monitored weekly thereafter. If the INR remains outside the target range on two consecutive measurements, the dose may be increased or decreased by 20% of the current dose until the INR reaches the target range.
Sponsors
Beijing Friendship Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Age 18-80 years, either sex. Kidney biopsy findings on both light microscopy and electron microscopy consistent with idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). IMN patients at high risk of thrombosis: meeting the diagnostic criteria for nephrotic syndrome and having serum albumin \<25 g/L. Normal renal function (normal creatinine clearance).
Exclusion criteria
Prior thrombotic events, such as pulmonary embolism, renal vein thrombosis, or lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis. Pulmonary diseases that may affect the accuracy of ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scanning for diagnosing pulmonary embolism, such as pulmonary infection/inflammation, lung tumors, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Inability to undergo V/Q scanning, e.g., right-to-left congenital cardiac shunt, prior allergy to radiopharmaceuticals, or inability to cooperate with the examination. Clinically significant active bleeding. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Acute myocardial infarction and/or acute stroke, or atrial fibrillation. Active infection or active malignancy. Coagulation abnormalities; hepatic dysfunction (aminotransferases ≥3× the upper limit of normal); or thrombocytopenia (platelet count \<100×10\^9/L).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary efficacy outcome | 6 months | a composite endpoint, including the incidence of pulmonary embolism, renal vein thrombosis, and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary efficacy outcome | 6 months | the incidence of pulmonary embolism, renal vein thrombosis, lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis, and other thrombotic events. |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed