NCT00067756

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out whether 4-PBA will increase the level of AAT in persons with AAT deficiency whether or not they have liver disease.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
12

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2001

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2001

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 26, 2003

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 27, 2003

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2003

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2003

Completed
Last Updated

January 3, 2014

Status Verified

April 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

August 26, 2003

Last Update Submit

January 2, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Pulmonary DiseaseLiver Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To determine if 4-PBA significantly increases secretion of AAT in AAT-deficient individuals with and without liver disease.

    10 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • To determine the pharmacokinetics of 4-PBA

    10 days

Study Arms (1)

4-PBA

EXPERIMENTAL

The study will involve a 4-PBA dose escalation and pharmacokinetics component The study group will be comprised of a total of at least 10 AAT-deficient,(phenotype ZZ referred to as PiZZ) patients. These patients will be divided into two groups: with and without clinical evidence of mild to moderate hepatocellular injury.

Drug: 4-PBA

Interventions

4-PBADRUG

During the first 3 days of this phase baseline serum AAT levels will be determined. The participants will be then given increased amounts of 4-PBA orally in 6 divided doses (day 4-6, 30 g/day and day 7-9, 40/day

Also known as: 4-phenyl butyric acid
4-PBA

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18-65
  • Serum A1-PI levels \<11uM an appropriate genetic phenotype/genotype
  • of 10 subjects must have documented laboratory evidence of liver disease
  • Willingness to withhold Prolastin therapy for 6 weeks prior to screening and throughout the 4-PBA dosing period (up to 3 months)

You may not qualify if:

  • Any cause of liver disease other than Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency
  • Evidence of advanced liver disease
  • HIV positive
  • Use of systemic steroids, ursodeoxycholic acid (Actigall, Urso), or herbs in the prior 6 months

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Gonzalez-Peralta RP, Leonard S, Harvey R, Schreck P, Vironosvkaya N, Brantly ML. 4-PHENYL BUTYRATE MEDIATED SECRETION RESCUE IN PATIENTS WITH ALPHA 1-ANTITRYPSIN (AAT) DEFICIENCY: A PILOT STUDY HEPATOLOGY, Vol. 44, No. 4, Suppl. 1, 2006 AASLD ABSTRACTS, p. 211A, 61

    RESULT

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

alpha 1-Antitrypsin DeficiencyLung DiseasesLiver Diseases

Interventions

4-phenylbutylamine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Digestive System DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesGenetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesSubcutaneous EmphysemaEmphysemaPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Mark L Brantly, MD

    University of Florida

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 26, 2003

First Posted

August 27, 2003

Study Start

November 1, 2001

Primary Completion

October 1, 2003

Study Completion

October 1, 2003

Last Updated

January 3, 2014

Record last verified: 2013-04

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