Tocotrienol Against the Progression of End Stage Liver Disease

Last updated: September 3, 2024
Sponsor: Chandan Sen
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Liver Disease

Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Treatment

Tocotrienol (TCT)

Placebo

Clinical Study ID

NCT02581085
1807361301
136352
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this Phase 2 trial is to validate the outcome observed in a previous trial that oral Tocotrienol (TCT) attenuates the rise in MELD score over time in patients with end stage liver disease / cirrhosis. The study is double blind and participants will be randomized to take 2 capsules of TCT (200mg) or placebo twice a day for 3 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 years of above, male or female

  • ESLD patients with clinically- diagnosed NAFLD or NASH

  • Absence of any other possible cause for liver dysfunction

  • Stable MELD score of at least 8, but no greater than 17 with <25% change in MELDover the past 60 days prior to enrollment (*Total number of patients with MELD of 8-9 or MELD of 16-17 cannot exceed 40% of cohort)

  • Able to speak and understand English

  • Willing and able to provide informed consent

  • Willing and able to return for regularly scheduled research study visits & complywith study requirements

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Rapid deterioration of liver function, as defined by an increase in MELD score ≥25%over the past 60 days prior to enrollment

  2. Hepatocellular carcinoma

  3. Positive HIV/AIDS, or other chronic immunodeficiency

  4. Concurrent hepatitis B or C infection

  5. Current drug and/or alcohol abuse (per treating physician)

  6. Bacterial infection at time of enrollment

  7. Daily use of dedicated vitamin E supplementation (greater than 100 IU per day)within the 3 months prior to study participation

  8. Platelets <35,000 cells/µL, neutrophils <1000 cells/µL, hemoglobin <10g/dL, totalbilirubin >3mg/dL, serum creatinine >2.0mg/dL

  9. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant during course ofstudy participation (36 months)

  10. Other significant comorbidities which limit the subject's life expectancy to lessthan 36 months

  11. Concurrent enrollment in another interventional clinical trial

  12. ALT >250 U/L

  13. AST > 250 U/L

  14. Hemoglobin A1C ≥ 9.5 %

  15. History of liver transplantation

  16. Current or history of HCC

  17. Any weight reduction surgery in the preceding 2 years prior to screening or plannedsurgery during the study

  18. Malignancy within 5 years of screening with the exception of a Adequately treatedcarcinoma in situ of the cervix b. Adequately treated basal or squamous cell canceror other localized non-melanoma skin cancer

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Tocotrienol (TCT)
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
November 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2028

Study Description

Tocotrienol (TCT) is a natural vitamin E supplement with a long history of safe dietary consumption. Prior studies with Vitamin E have shown beneficial effects in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. The primary purpose of this Phase 2 trial is to validate the outcome observed in an earlier trial that oral TCT attenuates the rise in MELD (Model For End-Stage Liver Disease) score over time in patients with cirrhosis. Outcomes of this trail will direct the design of a future larger multi-center trial.

Study participation will last 3 years. Subjects will be seen for an initial visit, at which consent will be obtained and baseline labs drawn, followed by a Randomization visit 2-14 days later after MELD criteria have been confirmed. If the acceptable labs have not been drawn per standard of care to calculate a MELD score within 90 days before the initial visit, the subject will complete the initial visit as planned, but will then return for a repeat lab draw 60 days later to confirm MELD criteria for eligibility before continuing to the randomization visit.

Enrollment occurs when a subject meets all criteria and is randomized into one of the treatment groups. Subjects will then be seen in the research office by research personnel at 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, and 3 years. Subject compliance with supplements will be closely followed, as compliance is critical for accurate data. Given the small sample size, subjects who are less than 75% compliant at two consecutive study visits will be discontinued from the study. Subjects will be discontinued if their MELD score increases by more than 25% between 2 consecutive visits or if they receive an organ transplant. Subjects will be declared lost to follow-up (LTFU) if a study visit is unable to be scheduled and completed after 4 documented attempts to contact a subject with no response. In this circumstance, a certified letter will be mailed to the subject's last known address; if no response is received, the subject is LTFU. All subjects discontinued or LTFU before the end of 1 year of study participation will be replaced (see protocol to review study visit activities that will occur). At the Randomization Visit, enrolled subjects will be randomized into one of two treatment groups in a 1:1 manner. Group 1: Placebo vehicle; (2) placebo capsules following AM meal, (2) placebo capsules following PM meal Group 2: 800mg TCT; (2) 200mg TCT capsules following AM meal, (2) 200mg TCT capsules following PM meal.

Connect with a study center

  • IU Health Unviersity Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University Hospital East

    Columbus, Ohio 43205
    United States

    Site Not Available

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