Clinical trial • Phase II • Musculoskeletal

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE for Osteogenesis imperfecta

Phase II trial of LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE for Osteogenesis imperfecta. 15 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Small molecule
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
04-11-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
13-03-2025

Trial design

Phase II trial in Italy.

Target Sample Size
15
Trial Duration For Participant
168

Eligibility

Recruits 15 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnancy or lactation
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected. The trial includes minors (participants aged 16–17). Age-specific subject information sheets and informed consent forms are provided (documents for adults, 16-17 yr patients, 12-17 yr patients and Parents of Minor Patients are listed). Parental consent/assent is addressed via the 'PARENTS OF MINOR PATIENTS' ICF and age-specific ICFs. Documents available in English and Italian versions.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Age 16 years and above"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with more than 6 weeks of oral or more than one single intravenous bisphosphonate therapy is allowed provided there has been a 10-year washout period since the last dose of treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Subjects not eligible (i.e., safety, tolerability and/or compliance issues, investigator’s judgement, etc.) or do not have access to the authorized products (i.e., neridronate in Italy)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with more than a single dose of denosumab is allowed provided there has been a 1-year washout period since the last dose of treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (any type)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with up to and including 6 weeks of oral bisphosphonate therapy is allowed provided there has been a 12 month washout period since the last dose of treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with a single dose of an intravenous bisphosphonate is allowed provided there has been an 18 month washout period since the treatment was given"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- A women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who agrees to use an effective method of contraception from point of signing the informed consent throughout the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Agreed not to participate in another interventional research project during their involvement in this study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Not taking prohibited concomitant medications, listed in exclusion criteria"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Does not have any other contraindication that makes the patient unsuitable to take part in the study in the opinion of the investigator."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Current use of losartan"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known hypersensitivity to losartan or any of the excipients"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior use of losartan within preceding 6 month to enrolment"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Recent fracture in the prior 6 months to enrolment"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Presence of other chronic illnesses including renal failure likely to affect bone metabolism or structure. GFR in children will be assessed using the Bedside Schwartz equation"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known severe hypotension resulting in dizziness, fainting or headaches"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Hyperkalaemia"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Current medication that increases potassium retention, or may increase potassium levels, such as potassium-retaining diuretics"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Current medication with lithium"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Current medication with other substances which may induce hypotension"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Currently taking oral bisphosphonates or intravenous bisphosphonates"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with more than 6 weeks oral bisphosphonates treatment within 10 years of the consent"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with more than a single dose of intravenous bisphosphonate within 10 years of the consent"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with more than one dose of denosumab within 1 year of the consent"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Recent (last 12 months) or current treatment likely to affect bone – this does not include inhaled or intermittent oral therapy with steroids for asthma (no more than three months of oral steroids in previous 12 months)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Severe Hepatic impairment (AST ≥ 144U/L, ALT ≥ 165U/L, GGT ≥ 183 U/L)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Renal impairment (GFR <60ml/min/m2; GFR in children will be assessed using the Bedside Schwartz equation) if treated with aliskiren-containing products."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diabetes mellitus if treated with aliskiren-containing products"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Cardiac failure if treated with diuretics (excluding grade 1 according to the NYHA Functional Classification)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pregnancy or lactation"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage change in CTX from baseline to week 24","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as percentage change in the bone resorption marker carboxy-terminal crosslink of type I collagen (CTX) from baseline to week 24."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage change in CTX from baseline to week 8","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as percentage change in CTX from baseline to week 8."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage change in TGFβ & P1NP from baseline to week 8 and w24","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as percentage change in TGFβ and P1NP from baseline to week 8 and week 24."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in DXA LSaBMD from baseline to w24","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline to week 24 in lumbar spine areal bone mineral density (LSaBMD) by DXA."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in radial and tibial total vBMD by HRpQCT from baseline to w24","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline to week 24 in radial and tibial total volumetric BMD measured by high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HRpQCT)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in Timed Up and Go test from baseline to w24","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline to week 24 in Timed Up and Go test performance (measure of muscle/functional mobility)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in QoL using OI-QOL & EQ-5D-5L-VAS from baseline to w24","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline to week 24 in quality of life measured with the disease-specific OI-QOL instrument and the generic EQ-5D-5L with VAS."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
15
Recruitment Window Months
24
Consent Approach
Informed consent to be obtained using subject information sheets and informed consent forms. Age-specific ICF/SIS documents are provided for adults, 16-17 year patients, 12-17 year patients, and a 'Parents of Minor Patients' ICF. Documents are available in English and Italian (multiple language versions present). Parental consent/assent handling is addressed via the parents of minor patients ICF and age-specific materials.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
2
Total Number Of Participants
15

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
13-02-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
13-03-2025
Processing Time Days
28
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
15

Sites

Site Name
Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Department Name
Endocrinology Unit
Contact Person Name
Cristina Eller Vainicher
Site Name
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Department Name
Department of Rare Skeletal Disorders
Contact Person Name
Luca Sangiorgi
Contact Person Email
luca.sangiorgi@ior.it

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Italy

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
LOSARTAN
Active Substance
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation IT/74/H/2024
Maximum Dose
75 mg per day

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