Clinical trial • Phase III • Nephrology | Cardiology

Colchicine (also listed with opium standardized powdered and tiemonium methylsulphate in product record) for Chronic kidney disease (moderate) | Cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention)

Phase III trial of Colchicine (also listed with opium standardized powdered and tiemonium methylsulphate in product record) for Chronic kidney disease (mo…

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Nephrology | Cardiology
Trial Disease
Chronic kidney disease (moderate) | Cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention)
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
30-12-2023
First CTIS Authorization Date
17-04-2024

Trial design

Randomised, placebo (matching colchicine); colchicine 0.5 mg orally once daily (active treatment).-controlled Phase III trial across 27 sites in Spain.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo (matching colchicine); Colchicine 0.5 mg orally once daily (active treatment).
Target Sample Size
744
Trial Duration For Participant
1080

Eligibility

Recruits 744 No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must have legal capacity and voluntarily sign informed consent (adults only, age 18-99). No procedures for assent are specified in the record; pregnancy and lactation excluded and contraception requirements are specified for women of childbearing potential..

Pregnancy Exclusion
- Pregnancy and lactation in the inclusion. The use of contraceptive methods is required for women with gestational capacity. Women with gestational capacity are not considered those with: o History of hysterectomy, double salpingectomy, double oophorectomy, or bilateral tubal ligation. o Documented infertility. o Postmenopausal women, defined as amenorrhea for more than 12 months with no other medical cause. In case of doubt, confirmation with elevated follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels is recommended. In women with gestational capacity, the use of a contraceptive method of proven effectiveness is required up to 8 weeks after the end of the study. Acceptable methods are as follows: o intrauterine device (IUD) implantation at least 6 weeks prior to study inclusion. o Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with ovulation inhibition: oral, injectable, implantable at least 6 weeks prior to study enrollment. o Intrauterine progestin-releasing system at least 6 weeks prior to study enrollment. Combined hormonal contraception (containing estrogens and progestogens) associated with ovulation inhibition : oral, intravaginal , transdermal at least since 6 weeks prior to study inclusion. Other contraceptive methods (sexual abstinence, barrier methods, spermicides, etc.) are not considered acceptable for the study.
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must have legal capacity and voluntarily sign informed consent (adults only, age 18-99). No procedures for assent are specified in the record; pregnancy and lactation excluded and contraception requirements are specified for women of childbearing potential.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Age between 18 and 99 years."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Moderate chronic kidney disease, defined as a glomerular filtration rate estimated by the CKD-EPI formula between 30 and 59 mL/min/1.73m2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Acute coronary syndrome."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Admission for angina pectoris."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Transient ischemic attack or non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Coronary revascularization."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Confirmed diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) based on clinical criteria and/or imaging studies, including:  Decreased or absent pulses in the femoral, popliteal, tibial or pedial arteries with clinical signs of intermittent claudication or."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-  Abnormal results on blood flow studies: ankle-brachial index (ABI) less than 0.9 or."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-  Angiographic evidence of stenosis, occlusions or aneurysms in peripheral arteries."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Finding of coronary artery disease on imaging test."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Legal capacity and voluntary willingness to sign informed consent."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- History of allergy or intolerance to colchicine or any of its excipients (calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Current treatment with colchicine, or during the month prior to inclusion."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Hospital admission of any cause in the 3 months prior to inclusion in the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active malignant neoplasm (except non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ). Patients with a history of malignant neoplasia who have remained free of disease during the previous 3 years can be included."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Uncontrolled or symptomatic chronic inflammatory disease (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active infection by hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus or human immunodeficiency virus."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Liver cirrhosis of any cause Child-Pugh grade B or C."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Immunosuppressive treatment in the 12 weeks prior to inclusion in the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Chronic treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Poorly controlled arterial hypertension (>160/90 mmHg) at the inclusion visit."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pregnancy and lactation in the inclusion. The use of contraceptive methods is required for women with gestational capacity. Women with gestational capacity are not considered those with: o History of hysterectomy, double salpingectomy, double oophorectomy, or bilateral tubal ligation. o Documented infertility. o Postmenopausal women, defined as amenorrhea for more than 12 months with no other medical cause. In case of doubt, confirmation with elevated follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels is recommended. In women with gestational capacity, the use of a contraceptive method of proven effectiveness is required up to 8 weeks after the end of the study. Acceptable methods are as follows: o intrauterine device (IUD) implantation at least 6 weeks prior to study inclusion. o Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with ovulation inhibition: oral, injectable, implantable at least 6 weeks prior to study enrollment. o Intrauterine progestin-releasing system at least 6 weeks prior to study enrollment. Combined hormonal contraception (containing estrogens and progestogens) associated with ovulation inhibition : oral, intravaginal , transdermal at least since 6 weeks prior to study inclusion. Other contraceptive methods (sexual abstinence, barrier methods, spermicides, etc.) are not considered acceptable for the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Gastric ulcer."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Thrombocytopenia defined as <50000 cells/mcL during the month prior to inclusion."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Neutropenia defined as <1500 cells/mcL during the month prior to inclusion."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Anemia defined as hemoglobin <10.5 g/dL during the month prior to inclusion."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- History of aplastic anemia diagnosed by bone marrow biopsy."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Treatment with CYP3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein inhibitors (antivirals, azole antifungals, aminoglycosides, cisclosporin) in the month prior to inclusion in the trial. Treatment with CYP3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein inhibitors (antivirals, azole antifungals, aminoglycosides, cisclosporin) in the month prior to inclusion in the trial."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- incidence of the primary event consisting of: death from cardiovascular causes; acute coronary syndrome; angina requiring hospitalisation; coronary revascularisation; transient ischaemic attack or non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke; or peripheral vascular disease, defined as acute peripheral arterial embolism or ischaemia, or the need for amputation or percutaneous surgical revascularisation","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Composite incidence of the listed clinical events (death from cardiovascular causes; acute coronary events; angina requiring hospitalisation; coronary revascularisation; TIA or non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke; peripheral vascular disease defined as acute peripheral arterial embolism or ischaemia or need for amputation or revascularisation)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of primary event consisting of death from cardiovascular causes; acute coronary syndrome; angina requiring hospitalization; coronary revascularization; transient ischemic attack or noncardioembolic ischemic stroke; or peripheral vasculopathy, defined as embolism or acute peripheral arterial ischemia, or need for amputation or surgical or percutaneous revascularization.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Composite incidence of the listed clinical events as defined in the endpoint (same components as above)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of death from cardiovascular causes."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of acute coronary syndrome."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of hospitalization for cardiac angina."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of coronary revascularization."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of transient ischemic attack or noncardioembolic ischemic stroke."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of peripheral vasculopathy, defined as embolism or acute peripheral arterial ischemia, or need for amputation or percutaneous surgical revascularization."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Individual and combined incidence of renal events: o 40% decrease in glomerular filtration rate estimated by CKD-EPI with respect to baseline. o Doubling of serum creatinine over its baseline level. o Persistent drop in glomerular filtration rate estimated by CKD-EPI below 15 mL/min/1.73m2. o Need for renal replacement therapy on a sustained basis."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Effect on plasma levels of markers of inflammation, fibrosis and renal progression."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of adverse events."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
744
Recruitment Window Months
39
Consent Approach
Participants must have legal capacity and voluntarily sign informed consent. A Subject Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form (document L1) is provided in the documents list. Participants are adults (18-99); no assent process for minors is provided.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
27
Total Number Of Participants
744

Spain

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
12-11-2025
Number Of Sites
27
Number Of Participants
744

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Clinico Universitario De Valencia
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
José Luis Gorriz Teruel
Contact Person Email
jlgorriz@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario De Cabuenes
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Anna Gallardo
Contact Person Email
annagallardoperez@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Juan Carlos Herrero
Site Name
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
María de los Ángeles Goicoechea
Contact Person Email
marian.goicoechea@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Dr Peset Aleixandre
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Veronica Escudero
Contact Person Email
veesque@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital General Universitario De Guadalajara Sescam
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
María Laura bucalo
Contact Person Email
laurabucalo@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario De Getafe
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Judith Martins Muñoz
Contact Person Email
judithmartins1@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitari Vall D Hebron
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Sheila Bermejo García
Contact Person Email
sheilabg87@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Clinic De Barcelona
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Miguel Blasco
Contact Person Email
miblasco@clinicub.es
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Puerta Del Mar
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Veronica Escudero
Contact Person Email
veesque@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Del Mar
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
EVA Marquez Mosquera
Contact Person Email
eva.marquez.mosquera@psmar.cat
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro De Majadahonda
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
José María Portoles Pérez
Contact Person Email
Portolesjpp@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Clinico San Carlos
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Mercedes L. Velo Plaza
Contact Person Email
mercedes.velo@salud.madrid.org
Site Name
Hospital General Universitario De Castellon
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Asuncion Rius
Contact Person Email
sunrius@hotmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Del Sureste - Empresa Publica Hosptial Del Sureste
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Fernando Tornero Molina
Site Name
Hospital Universitario La Paz
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Olga Costero Fernandez
Contact Person Email
olgacostero@hotmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Virgen De La Macarena
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
MERCEDES SALGUEIRA
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Fundacion Alcorcon
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Clara Maria Cases Corona
Contact Person Email
claracases.corona@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Enrique Morales Ruiz
Contact Person Email
emorales.hdoc@salud.madrid.org
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Fundacion Jimenez Diaz
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Maria Vanesa Perez Gómez
Contact Person Email
MVANESSA@fjd.es
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Central De Asturias
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Manuel gorostidi
Contact Person Email
manuel.gorostidi@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Isabel Lopez Lopez
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Ramon Y Cajal
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Milagros Fernandez Lucas
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Marques De Valdecilla
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Gema Fernandez fresnedo
Contact Person Email
gema.fernandezf@scsalud.es
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Patricia de Sequera Ortiz
Contact Person Email
psequerao@senefro.org
Site Name
Hospital Universitario De La Princesa
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Borja Quiroga Gili
Contact Person Email
borjaqg@gmail.com
Site Name
Bellvitge University Hospital
Department Name
Nefrology
Contact Person Name
Miguel Hueso Val
Contact Person Email
mhueso@bellvitgehospital.cat

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Fundacion Para La Investigacion Biomedica Del Hospital Gregorio Maranon
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Spain

Third parties

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Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
COLCHICINE
Active Substance
Colchicine (also listed with opium standardized powdered and tiemonium methylsulphate in product record)
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Starting Dose
0.5 mg/day
Dose Levels
0.5 mg once daily
Frequency
Once daily
Maximum Dose
0.5 mg/day
Investigational Product Name
clochicine
Modality
Other

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