Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CR845 in Hemodialysis Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus (KALM-1)

Lead Sponsor:

Cara Therapeutics, Inc.

Conditions:

Uremic Pruritus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) CR845 at a dose of 0.5 mcg/kg administered after each dialysis session...

Detailed Description

Double-blind Phase The Double-blind Phase of the study will consist of a Screening Visit, a 7-day Run-in Period, a 12 week Double-blind Treatment Period, and a 2-week Discontinuation Period. Informed ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Key
  • To be eligible for inclusion into the Double-blind Phase of the study, a patient must meet the following criteria:
  • Has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and has been on hemodialysis 3 times per week for at least 3 months prior to the start of screening;
  • Has at least 2 single-pool Kt/V measurements ≥1.2, or at least 2 urea reduction ratio measurements ≥65%, or 1 single pool Kt/V measurement ≥1.2 and 1 urea reduction ratio measurement ≥65% on different dialysis days during the 3 months period prior to screening;
  • Prior to randomization:
  • Has completed Worst Itching Intensity NRS worksheets up to 8 days prior to 1st dose;
  • Has a mean baseline Worst Itching Intensity NRS indicative of moderate to severe uremic pruritus.
  • To be eligible for inclusion into the Open-label Extension Phase of the study, each patient will have to fulfill the additional key following criteria at the time of entry into the Open-label Extension Phase:
  • Has received at least 30 doses of the planned 36 doses of study drug during the Double-blind Phase of this study;
  • Continues to meet inclusion criteria.
  • Key

Exclusion

  • A patient will be excluded from the Double-blind Phase of the study if any of the following criteria are met:
  • Known noncompliance with dialysis treatment that in the opinion of the investigator would impede completion or validity of the study;
  • Scheduled to receive a kidney transplant during the study;
  • New or change of treatment received for itch including antihistamines and corticosteroids (oral, IV, or topical) within 14 days prior to screening;
  • Received another investigational drug within 30 days prior to the start of screening or is planning to participate in another clinical study while enrolled in this study;
  • Has pruritus only during the dialysis session (by patient report);
  • Is receiving ongoing ultraviolet B and anticipates receiving such treatment during the study;
  • Participated in a previous clinical study with CR845.
  • A patient will be excluded from the Open-label Extension Phase of the study if any of the additional key following criteria are met at the time of entry into the Open-label Extension Phase:
  • Completed the Double-blind Phase of this study but exhibited adverse events during the course of the Treatment Period that may preclude continued exposure to the study drug;
  • Was noncompliant with protocol procedures during the Double-blind Phase of this study which is indicative of an inability to follow protocol procedures.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 20 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 26 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

378 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03422653

Start Date

February 20 2018

End Date

March 26 2020

Last Update

April 26 2022

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Cara Therapeutics Study Site

Homewood, Alabama, United States, 35209

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Cara Therapeutics Study Site

Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35805

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Cara Therapeutics Study Site

Bakersfield, California, United States, 93309-5030

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Cara Therapeutics Study Site 2

Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211