E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Subjects with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Digestive System Diseases [C06] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10064704 |
E.1.2 | Term | Decompensated cirrhosis |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004871 |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate the effect of standard medical treatment (SMT) plus long-term Albutein 20% (SMT + Albutein 20%) administration on 1-year transplant-free survival versus SMT alone. |
Evaluar el efecto del tratamiento médico estándar (TME) más la administración prolongada de Albutein 20% (TME + Albutein 20%) en la supervivencia libre de trasplante a 1 año versus el TME solo. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
- To evaluate the effects of SMT + Albutein 20% administration on 3- and 6-month transplant-free and overall survival versus SMT alone
- To evaluate the effects of SMT + Albutein 20% administration on 1-year overall survival versus SMT alone
- To evaluate the total number of paracenteses and the incidence of refractory ascites according the International Club of Ascites (ICA) criteria |
- Evaluar los efectos de la administración del TME + Albutein 20% a los 3 y 6 meses de supervivencia libre de trasplante y la supervivencia global versus el TME solo.
- Evaluar los efectos de la administración del TME + Albutein 20% sobre la supervivencia global a 1 año versus el TME solo
- Evaluar el número total de paracentesis y la incidencia de ascitis refractaria según los criterios del Club Internacional de Ascitis (ICA) |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Male or female subject ≥18 years of age. 2v5. Subjects with diagnosis of liver cirrhosis (based on clinical, laboratory, endoscopic, and ultrasonographic features or on histology). 3v5. Subjects who have been hospitalized for acute decompensation of liver cirrhosis with ascites (or with prior history of ascites requiring diuretic therapy) with or without ACLF at admission or during hospitalization but, without ACLF at Screening. 4v5. This criterion has been removed from Version 5 of the protocol. 5. In subjects with cirrhosis due to HBV, decompensation must occur in the setting of continuous (no less than 3 months) appropriate antiviral therapy. 6. In subjects with cirrhosis due to HCV, only decompensated patients who will not receive antiviral therapy during the study period will be included (subjects receiving antiviral therapy within 14 days prior to enrollment cannot be included in the study). 7. In subjects with cirrhosis due to autoimmune hepatitis, decompensation must occur in the setting of continuous immunosuppressive therapy. 8. Subjects must be willing and able to provide written informed consent or have an authorized representative able to provide written informed consent on behalf of the subject in accordance with local law and institutional policy. 9v5. CLIF-C AD score > 50 points at screening. |
1. Hombre o mujer ≥ 18 años de edad. 2v5. Sujetos con diagnóstico de cirrosis hepática (basado en las características clínicas, de laboratorio, endoscópicas y ecográficas o en la histología) 3v5. Sujetos que han sido hospitalizados por descompensación aguda de cirrosis hepática con ascitis (o con antecedentes de ascitis que requieren terapia diurética) con o sin ACLF al ingreso o durante la hospitalización pero sin ACLF en la selección. 4v5. Este criterio se ha eliminado en la Versión 5 del protocolo. 5. En los sujetos con cirrosis debida al virus de la hepatitis B, la descompensación debe ocurrir en el ámbito de la terapia antivírica adecuada continua (no menos de 3 meses). 6. En los sujetos con cirrosis debida al virus de la hepatitis C, solo se incluirán pacientes descompensados que no recibirán terapia antivírica durante el período del estudio. (Los sujetos que hayan recibido terapia antiviral en los 14 dias previos a la visita de reclutamiento no pueden ser incluidos en el estudio). 7. En los sujetos con cirrosis debida a hepatitis autoinmunitaria, la descompensación debe ocurrir en el ámbito de una terapia inmunodepresora continua. 8. Los sujetos deben estar dispuestos y ser capaces de proporcionar el consentimiento informado por escrito o tener un representante autorizado capaz de proporcionar el consentimiento informado por escrito en nombre del sujeto según la ley local y la política institucional. 9v5. Puntuación CLIF-C AD > 50 puntos en el momento de la selección. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1v5. Subjects with ACLF at Screening 2v5. Subjects with type 1 HRS currently on treatment with vasoconstrictors or hemodialysis. 3. Subjects with TIPS or other surgical porto-caval shunts. 4v5. Subjects with refractory ascites as defined by ICA criteria without any other event of acute decompensation. 5v5. This criterion has been removed in protocol Version 5. 6v5. Subjects receiving dual anti-platelet therapy or anti-coagulant therapy (exception: DVT prophylaxis). 7v5. Subjects with ongoing endoscopic eradication of esophageal varices with ≤ 2 endoscopic sessions completed before screening. 8. This criterion has been removed from protocol Version 5 9. Subjects with evidence of current locally advanced or metastatic malignancy. Subjects with hepatocellular carcinoma within the Milan criteria (1 nodule ≤5 cm or 3 nodules ≤3 cm), non-melanocytic skin cancer, or controlled breast or prostate cancer can be included. 10v4. Subjects with acute or chronic heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA]). 11. Subjects with severe (grade III or IV) pulmonary disease (Global Obstructive Lung Disease [GOLD]). 12v5. Subjects with nephropathy with renal failure with serum creatinine >2 mg/dL or systemic hypertension. 13v5. This criterion has been removed from protocol Version 5. 14. Subjects with severe psychiatric disorders. 15. Subjects with a known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or have clinical signs and symptoms consistent with current HIV infection. 16. Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if of childbearing potential, unwilling to practice effective methods of contraception (oral, injectable, or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, placement of an intrauterine device or intrauterine system, condom, or occlusive cap with spermicidal foam/gel/cream/suppository, male sterilization, or true abstinence*) throughout the study. * True abstinence: When this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject (periodic abstinence [eg, calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, postovulation methods], declaration of abstinence for the duration of the clinical study, and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception). 17. Subjects with previous liver transplantation. 18. Subjects with known or suspected hypersensitivity to albumin. 19. Subjects participating in another clinical study within 3 months prior to screening. 20v4. Subjects with active drug addiction (exceptions: active alcoholism or marijuana). 21. In the opinion of the investigator, the subject may have compliance problems with the protocol and the procedures of the protocol. 22. Subjects with ongoing or recent variceal bleeding (subjects can be included 2 weeks after hemorrhagic episode). 23. Subjects with septic shock at screening. 24. Subjects with ongoing SBP infection (subjects can be included upon resolution). 25. Subjects with current infection of COVID19, those who are less than 14 days post recovery, or those who have clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID19 infection. |
1v5. Sujetos con ACLF en la selección. 2v5. Sujetos con SHR tipo I actualmente en tratamiento con vasoconstrictores o en hemodiálisis. 3. Sujetos con DPIT u otras derivaciones porto-cava quirúrgicas. 4V5. Sujeto con un diagnóstico establecido de ascitis refractaria de acuerdo con los criterios del ICA. 5v5. Este criterio se ha eliminado en la Versión 5 del protocolo. 6v5 Sujetos que reciban doble dosis de tratamiento con antiagregantes plaquetarios o anticoagulantes (excepción: profilaxis de TVP). 7v5. Sujetos con erradicación endoscópica de varices esofágicas en curso con < 2 sesiones completadas antes de la visita de selección. 8. Este criterio se ha eliminado en la Versión 5 del protocolo 9. Sujetos con evidencia de neoplasia maligna localmente avanzada o metastásica actual. Se pueden incluir sujetos con carcinoma hepatocelular dentro de los criterios de Milán (1 nódulo ≤ 5 cm o 3 nódulos ≤ 3 cm), cáncer de piel no melanocítico, o cáncer de mama o próstata controlado. 10v4. Sujetos con insuficiencia cardiaca crónica o aguda (Asociación del Corazón de Nueva York, [NYHA, por sus siglas en inglés]). 11. Sujetos con enfermedad pulmonar grave (de grado III o IV) (enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva global [GOLD, por sus siglas en inglés]). 12v5. Sujetos con nefropatía con fallo renal con una creatinina sérica >2 mg/dL o hipertensión sistémica. 13v5. Este criterio se ha eliminado en la Versión 5 del protocolo. 14. Sujetos con trastornos psiquiátricos graves. 15. Sujetos con infección conocida por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) o que tengan signos y síntomas clínicos compatibles con la infección por el VIH actual. 16. Mujeres que estén embarazadas, en período de lactancia o si están en edad fértil, que no estén dispuestas a utilizar un método anticonceptivo altamente eficaz (métodos anticonceptivos hormonales orales, inyectables o implantados, colocación de un dispositivo intrauterino o sistema intrauterino, preservativo o tapón oclusivo con espermicida en espuma/gel/crema/supositorio, esterilización masculina, o abstinencia real*) durante todo el estudio. * Abstinencia real: cuando esto está en consonancia con el estilo de vida preferido y habitual del sujeto (la abstinencia periódica [p. ej., los métodos de calendario, de ovulación, sintotérmico o de posovulación], la declaración de abstinencia durante la duración del estudio clínico y la marcha atrás no son métodos anticonceptivos aceptables). 17. Sujetos con trasplante hepático previo. 18. Sujetos con hipersensibilidad conocida o sospechosa a la albúmina. 19. Sujetos que participen en otro estudio clínico en los 3 meses anteriores a la selección. 20v4. Sujetos con drogadicción activa (excepciones: alcoholismo o marihuana activo). 21. En opinión del investigador, el sujeto puede tener problemas de cumplimiento del protocolo y los procedimientos del protocolo. 22. Sujetos con sangrado varicoso en curso o reciente (los sujetos pueden incluirse 2 semanas después del episodio hemorrágico). 23. Sujetos con shock séptico en la visita de selección 24. Sujetos con infección por PBE en curso (los sujetos pueden incluirse previa resolución). 25. Sujetos con infección actual por COVID 19, aquellos recuperados en los últimos 14 días o aquellos que tienen signos y síntomas clínicos compatibles con la infección por COVID 19. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary efficacy endpoint is to compare the 1-year transplant-free survival in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population between the SMT + Albutein 20% treatment group and the SMT alone group. |
La variable primaria de la eficacia es comparar la supervivencia libre de trasplante a 1 año en la población con intención de tratar (ITT) entre el grupo tratado con TME + Albutein 20% y el grupo TME solo. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
The secondary efficacy endpoints are to assess the effects of SMT + Albutein 20% treatment versus SMT alone on: 1) 3- and 6-month transplant-free and overall survival, 2) 1-year overall survival, and 3) total number of paracenteses and the incidence of refractory ascites. |
Las variables secundarias de eficacia son evaluar los efectos del tratamiento con SMT + Albutein al 20% versus SMT en: 1) supervivencia global y libre de trasplantes a 3 y 6 meses, 2) supervivencia global a 1 año y 3) número total de paracentesis y la incidencia de ascitis refractaria. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
3 and 6 months and 1 year. |
3 y 6 meses y 1 año. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | Yes |
E.8.2.3.1 | Comparator description |
Standard Medical Treatment according to the local guidelines |
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E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 9 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 31 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Canada |
United States |
France |
Poland |
Bulgaria |
Spain |
Germany |
Italy |
Belgium |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Denmark |
Hungary |
Serbia |
United Kingdom |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
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
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 4 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 4 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |