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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2008-003529-17
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:ARCADIA
    National Competent Authority:Italy - Italian Medicines Agency
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2008-10-17
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    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedItaly - Italian Medicines Agency
    A.2EudraCT number2008-003529-17
    A.3Full title of the trial
    A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMIZED, OPEN LABEL, BLINDED END-POINT (PROBE) TRIAL TO EVALUATE WHETHER, AT COMPARABLE BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL, ACE INHIBITOR THERAPY MORE EFFECTIVELY THAN NON RAS INHIBITOR THERAPY REDUCES CARDIOVASCULAR MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN CHRONIC DIALYSIS PATIENTS WITH LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY AND/OR ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION (ARCADIA Study)
    Studio prospettico, randomizzato in aperto per valutare se, a livelli paragonabili di controllo pressorio, la terapia con ACE inibitore possa ridurre in maniera piu` efficace rispetto a farmaci non inibitori del sistema renina-angiotensina la mortalita` e la morbidita` cardiovascolare in pazienti in trattamento emodialitico cronico, affetti da ipertrofia ventricolare e/o ipertensione arteriosa
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Study to assess efficacy of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors on mortality and cardiovascular morbidity in patients on chronic hemodialysis, with ventricular hypertrophy and / or hypertension
    Studio per valutare l`efficacia dei farmaci inibitori dell`enzima di conversione dell`angiotensina sulla mortalita` e morbidita` cardiovascolare in pazienti in trattamento emodialitico cronico, affetti da ipertrofia ventricolare e/o ipertensione arteriosa
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    ARCADIA
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberARCADIA
    A.5.2US NCT (ClinicalTrials.gov registry) numberNCT00985322
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorIST. DI RICERCHE FARMACOLOG. M. NEGRI
    B.1.3.4CountryItaly
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportAIFA (bandi per la ricerca indipendente)
    B.4.2CountryItaly
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationIstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointLab. att. regolatorie studi clinici
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street Addressvia G. Camozzi, 3
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityRanica
    B.5.3.3Post code24020
    B.5.3.4CountryItaly
    B.5.4Telephone number035 45351
    B.5.5Fax number035 4535371
    B.5.6E-mailpaola.boccardo@marionegri.it
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name TRIATEC
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderSANOFI-AVENTIS SpA
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNRamipril
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.3Concentration number2.5
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name TRIATEC
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderSANOFI-AVENTIS SpA
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNRamipril
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.3Concentration number5
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 3
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name TRIATEC
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderSANOFI-AVENTIS SpA
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNRamipril
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.3Concentration number10
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    End stage renal disease
    Insufficienza renale terminale
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    End stage renal disease
    Insufficienza renale terminale
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Male diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems [C12]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 14.1
    E.1.2Level PT
    E.1.2Classification code 10029151
    E.1.2Term Nephropathy
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10038359 - Renal and urinary disorders
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    - To assess whether, at comparable BP control, ACE inhibitor as compared to non-RAS inhibitor therapy reduces the incidence of a combined end-point of CV death (including sudden cardiac death and cardiac arrest resuscitation) and myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke.
    - Valutare se, a livelli paragonabili di controllo pressorio, la terapia con ACE inibitori riduce in modo piu` significativo rispetto alla terapia con farmaci che non agiscono sul Sistema Renina-Angiotensina l`incidenza di end point compositi di morte per eventi cardiovascolari (inclusa la morte improvvisa e ripresa dopo arresto cardiaco) e infarto del miocardio o ictus non fatale.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    - To compare the incidence of the single components of the combined end-point, of myocardial or peripheral revascularizations, new onset of atrial fibrillation in one of its three forms (paroxysmal, persistent and permanent) or recurrence of the arrhythmia in patients who experienced paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation previously, hospitalizations for chronic heart failure and thrombosis of the artero-venous fistula. - To evaluate whether ACE inhibitors limit progression or achieve regression of LVH and ameliorate some of the components of the metabolic syndrome and whether these effects correlates with CV outcomes. - To compare the cost/effectiveness of the two treatments.
    Obiettivi secondari- Paragonare l`incidenza delle singole componenti degli end point combinati,della rivascolarizzazione del miocardio o periferica,fibrillazione atriale parossistica di nuova insorgenza o persistente,ospedalizzazioni per malattia cardiaca cronica e trombosi della fistola artero-venosa.- Valutare se la terapia con ACE inibitori limita la progressione o permette la regressione di LVH e migliora alcuni dei componenti della sindrome metabolica e se questi effetti correlano con gli outcome cardiovascolari.- Paragonare il rapporto costo/efficacia dei due trattamenti.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    - Men and women >18 years of age who are on chronic renal replacement treatment since at least 6 months with two or three haemodialysis sessions per week - Hypertension (pre-dialysis systolic and/or diastolic BP >140/90 mmHg or post-dialysis systolic and/or diastolic BP >130/80 mmHg or ongoing antihypertensive therapy) and/or - LVH defined by a cardiac mass index >130 g/m2 for men and 100 g/m2 for women (17) within three months of enrolment. - Written informed consent.
    - Uomini e donne di eta` superiore ai 18 anni, che siano sottoposti a emodialisi ( due o tre sedute alla settimana) da almeno sei mesi - Ipertensione (pressione sistolica/diastolica &gt;140/90 mmHg o pressione sistolica/diastolica post-dialisi &gt;130/80 mmHg o terapia antiipertensiva in corso) e/o - Ipertrofia ventricolare sinistra definita come indice di massa cardiaca &gt;130 g/m2 per gli uomini e &gt; 100 g/m2 per le donne nei tre mesi precedenti l`arruolamento nello studio - Consenso informato scritto
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    - Specific indication (such as heart failure) or contraindication (such as hypersensitivity) to ACE inhibitor therapy. - Any concomitant medication with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists - Hyperkalemia (serum potassium >6 mEq/L) despite optimal control of metabolic acidosis and blood glucose (in diabetics) in patient with less then three dialysis sessions per week. - Symptomatic chronic or intradialytic hypotension. - Arrhythmias that in the Investigator judgement might be worsened by hyperkalemia (such as sinus bradycardia, delayed atrio-ventricular conduction, atrio-ventricular blocks). - CV events (stroke, acute myocardial infarction or other acute coronary syndromes) over the last three months. - Uncontrolled hyper- or hypo-thyroidism. - Active systemic disease, malignancies and any clinical condition associated with a life-expectancy of less than 2 years - Drug or alcohol abuse, psychiatric disorders and inability to understand the potential risks or benefits of the study - Pregnancy, lactation or child bearing potential and ineffective contraception
    - Specifiche indicazioni (come l`insufficienza cardiaca) o controindicazioni (come l`ipersensibilita`) alla terapia con ACE inibitori - Terapia concomitante con ACE inibitori e antagonisti recettorilai dell`angiotensina II - Iperpotassemia (potassio sierico &gt;6mEq/L) nonostante un controllo ottimale dell`acidosi metabolica e della glicemia (nei diabetici) in pazienti che fanno meno di tre sedute dialitiche alla settimana. - Ipotensione sintomatica cronica o intradialitica - Aritmia che a giudizio del medico potrebbe essere peggiorata dall`iperpotassemia (come bradicardia sinusale, conduzione atrio-ventriculare ritardata, blocco atrio-ventriculare) - Eventi cardiovascolari (ictus, infarto acuto del miocardio o altre sindromi coronariche) negli ultimi tre mesi - Iper- o ipo-tiroidismo non controllati - Patologia sistemica attiva, tumori e qualunque altra condizione clinica che si associ ad un`aspettativa di vita inferiore ai due anni - Uso di droghe o abuso di alcool , malattie psichiatriche e incapacita` a comprendere i potenziali rischi e i benefici derivati dalla partecipazione allo studio; - Gravidanza, allattamento o donne potenzialmente fertili che non facciano uso di un sistema di contraccezione ritenuto scientificamente valido.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    The main outcome variable will be a combined end-point of cardiovascular death (including sudden death and cardiac arrest resuscitation) and myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke.
    L'end point principale sara' un end point combinato di morte cardiovascolare (comprendente la morte improvvisa e la ripresa dopo arresto cardiaco)e l'infarto o l'ictus non fatale.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    At randomization and then every three months.
    Alla randomizzazione e poi ogni 3 mesi.
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    - Incidence of the single components of the combined end-point, of myocardial or peripheral revascularizations, new onset of atrial fibrillation2 in one of its three forms (paroxysmal, persistent and permanent) or recurrence of the arrhythmia in patients who experienced paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation previously, hospitalizations for chronic heart failure3 and thrombosis of the artero-venous fistula.
    Incidenza delle singole componenti degli end point combinati, della rivascolarizzazione del miocardio o periferica, fibrillazione atriale parossistica di nuova insorgenza o persistente, ospedalizzazioni per malattia cardiaca cronica e trombosi della fistola artero-venosa.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    At randomization, 12 and 24 months.
    Alla randomizzazione, a 12 mesi e a 24 mesi.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Yes
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other Yes
    E.8.1.7.1Other trial design description
    disegno PROBE
    PROBE design
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned37
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    LVLS
    LVLS
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years0
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months42
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days0
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 130
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 136
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state266
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    At the end of the study, on the basis of the results, the phisician will evaluate the possibility of treating the patient with an ACE inhibitor.
    Al termine dello studio, sulla base dei risultati ottenuti,il medico valutera` la possibilita` di prescrivere al paziente un farmaco ACE inibitore.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2008-11-17
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2008-10-06
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2016-04-27
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