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Colchicine Dosage Impact on Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

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Study Aim

This phase 1 study aims to evaluate how well you tolerate different doses of colchicine, a medication used for prevention, and observe any early discontinuations due to side effects, specifically in individuals with chronic kidney disease.

What is being tested

Colchicine

Drug
Who is being recruted

Urogenital Diseases+9

+ Chronic Disease

+ Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

Over 18 Years
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How is the trial designed

Prevention Study

Phase 1
Interventional
Study Start: November 2024
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Summary

Principal SponsorHamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Study ContactCourtney Christou, BScMore contacts
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Study start date: November 15, 2024

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study aims to explore how effective colchicine is in preventing heart-related injuries in people with severe chronic kidney disease. It involves two groups: one with patients whose kidney disease hasn't progressed to the point of needing dialysis, and another with patients who are already on dialysis. Understanding how these patients respond to different doses of colchicine could provide insights into better management of their condition, potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular issues, which are common in individuals with chronic kidney disease. Participants in the study will be divided into two groups based on their condition. Over a period of 8 weeks, each participant will take colchicine orally, either at a dose of 0.3 mg or 0.6 mg daily, depending on their assigned group. The study's focus is to observe how many participants stop the medication during this period. By closely monitoring the participants' response to the medication, researchers hope to gather valuable data on the tolerability and potential side effects of colchicine in these patient groups.

Official TitleInflammation REduction to Prevent cArdiovascular Injury in Renal Disease (REPAIR)
Principal SponsorHamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Study ContactCourtney Christou, BScMore contacts
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

200 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Prevention Study

Prevention studies aim to stop a disease from developing. They often involve people at risk and test things like vaccines, lifestyle changes, or preventive medications.


Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Urogenital DiseasesChronic DiseaseFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsKidney DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsUrologic DiseasesDisease AttributesRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRenal InsufficiencyFemale Urogenital DiseasesMale Urogenital Diseases

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. One of either: 1.2 Estimated GFR using CKD-EPI 2021 equation of ≤30 ml/min/1.73m2 on at least two occasions separated by at least 2 months and do not yet require dialysis and are not expected by their treating nephrologist to require dialysis in the next 6 months (REPAIR CKD cohort), or 1.3 receiving chronic maintenance dialysis 2 or more times per week for the previous 90 days (REPAIR Dialysis cohort); 2. Age ≥18 years 3. Provide informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Currently treated with and cannot withdraw colchicine due to medical necessity; or 2. Known allergy/sensitivity to colchicine; or 3. Prior self-reported intolerance to colchicine at a dose of 0.6 mg daily or lower; or 4. Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study; or 5. Of childbearing potential AND do not have a negative pregnancy test OR do not agree to use two forms of contraception for the duration of the study; or 6. Anticipated living donor renal transplant within the next 6 months; or 7. Using a strong inhibitor of p-glycoprotein or strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 in the last 14 days; or 8. B12 deficiency not managed with intramuscular supplementation; or 9. Uncontrolled chronic diarrhea; or 10. Cirrhosis, or chronic active hepatitis; or 11. Pre-existent neuromuscular disease or persistent serum CK level \> 3 times the upper limit of normal as measured within the past 60 days and determined to be non-transient through repeat testing; or 12. Patient with any of the following within the past 60 days: * white blood cell count \< 3.0 X 109/L; or * platelet count \<110 X 109/L; or * ALT or AST \> 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN); or * total bilirubin \> 2 times ULN and not due to Gilbert syndrome. 13. Patient is considered by the investigator, for any reason, to be an unsuitable candidate for the study.

Study Plan

Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.
Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group 

Treatment Groups

Group I

Active Comparator
Participants in this group will take colchicine, starting with a daily dose of 0.3 mg for 8 weeks. If well-tolerated, the dose will increase to 0.6 mg for another 8 weeks.

Group II

Active Comparator
Participants in this group will take colchicine, starting with a 0.3 mg daily dose for 8 weeks. If well-tolerated, the dose will increase to 0.6 mg daily for another 8 weeks.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 3 locations

Recruiting

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hamilton, CanadaOpen St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton in Google Maps
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University of Alberta Hospital

Edmonton, Canada
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London Health Sciences Centre

London, Canada
Recruiting
3 Study Centers