A Phase 3 interventional study of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Placebo in Vesicoureteral Reflux and Urinary Tract Infections, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Completed at 19 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 2 Months to 71 Months. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-04-21.
Sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · Phase 3, Interventional, and Prevention
In this 2-year, multisite, randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving 607 children with vesicoureteral reflux that was diagnosed after a first or second febrile or symptomatic urinary tract infecton, we evaluated the efficacy of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) prophylaxis in preventing recurrences (primary outcome). Secondary outcomes were renal scarring, treatment failure (a composite of recurrences and scarring), and antimicrobial resistance.
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was designed to determine whether daily antimicrobial prophylaxis is superior to placebo in preventing recurrence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Eligibility criteria are described elsewhere. Patients were randomly assigned to treatment for 2 years with daily antimicrobial prophylaxis (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) or placebo. The study was designed to recruit 600 children (approximately 300 in each treatment group). The protocol encouraged prompt evaluation of children with UTI symptoms and early therapy of culture-proven UTIs. It was expected that approximately 10% of children will have to discontinue study medication due to allergic reactions. Assuming a 20% placebo event rate and 10% non-compliance rate, the study has 83% power to detect an absolute 10% event rate in the antimicrobial prophylaxis group. If the placebo event rate is instead 25%, power is 97% to detect an absolute 10% event rate in the treated group, even if non-compliance is as high as 15%. The primary analysis is intention-to-treat with missing outcome data analyzed as UTI.
In addition to collecting follow-up data on urinary tract infections, renal scarring and antimicrobial resistance, quality of life, compliance, safety parameters, utilization of health resources, and change in VUR were assessed periodically throughout the study.
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Cherry-flavored liquid suspension with 3 mg of trimethoprim plus 15 mg sulfamethoxazole per kilogram of body weight, taken once daily.
Drug: Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Cherry-flavored liquid suspension matched to active comparator.
Drug: Placebo
Cherry-flavored liquid suspension with 3 mg of trimethoprim plus 15 mg sulfamethoxazole per kilogram of body weight, taken once daily.
Also known as: Sulfatrim, Bactrim
Cherry flavored liquid suspension matched to active comparator.
Recurrent Febrile or Symptomatic Urinary Tract Infection During 2-year Follow-up
Time frame: 2 years
Outcome Renal Scarring
Renal scarring was defined as a decreased uptake of tracer that was associated with loss of contours or the presence of cortical thinning. Outcome dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan was performed at 2 years after enrollment or 3-4 months after the child had met treatment failure criteria.
Time frame: 2 years
Severe Renal Scarring on Outcome Scan
Severe renal scarring was defined as scarring in more than 4 of 12 segments in at least one kidney or global atrophy characterized by diffusely scarred and shrunken kidney. Outcome DMSA scan performed at 2 years after enrollment or 3-4 months after the child had met treatment failure criteria.
Time frame: 2 years
New Renal Scarring on Outcome Scan
New renal scarring was defined as scarring on the outcome renal scan with technetium -99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid that was not present at baseline. Outcome DMSA scan performed at 2 years after enrollment or 3-4 months after the child had met treatment failure criteria.
Time frame: 2 years
Treatment Failure Composite
Treatment failure was defined as the occurrence of two febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs), one febrile UTI and three symptomatic UTIs, four symptomatic UTIs, or new or worsening renal scarring on an interim scan (e.g,, the 12-month visit); renal scans from the 2-year visit are NOT considered in the treatment failure criteria.
Time frame: 2 years
Presence of E.Coli Resistant to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Based on Rectal Swab)
Time frame: 2 years
Recurrent Febrile or Symptomatic UTI With Resistant E. Coli
Time frame: 2 years
Recurrent Febrile or Symptomatic UTI With Any Resistant Pathogen
Time frame: 2 years
| Milestone | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 302 | 305 |
| Completed outcome renal scan | 227 | 235 |
| Completed assessments for new scarring | 220 | 227 |
| Outcome stool assessed | 203 | 210 |
| Recurrent uti with e. coli | 30 | 57 |
| Recurrent uti with tmp-smz panel | 38 | 69 |
| Completed | 261 | 259 |
| Not completed | 41 | 46 |
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Febrile or Symptomatic Urinary Tract Infection During 2-year Follow-up | 39 | 72 |
Renal scarring was defined as a decreased uptake of tracer that was associated with loss of contours or the presence of cortical thinning. Outcome dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan was performed at 2 years after enrollment or 3-4 months after the child had met treatment failure criteria.
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Renal Scarring | 27 | 24 |
Severe renal scarring was defined as scarring in more than 4 of 12 segments in at least one kidney or global atrophy characterized by diffusely scarred and shrunken kidney. Outcome DMSA scan performed at 2 years after enrollment or 3-4 months after the child had met treatment failure criteria.
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Renal Scarring on Outcome Scan | 9 | 6 |
New renal scarring was defined as scarring on the outcome renal scan with technetium -99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid that was not present at baseline. Outcome DMSA scan performed at 2 years after enrollment or 3-4 months after the child had met treatment failure criteria.
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| New Renal Scarring on Outcome Scan | 18 | 19 |
Treatment failure was defined as the occurrence of two febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs), one febrile UTI and three symptomatic UTIs, four symptomatic UTIs, or new or worsening renal scarring on an interim scan (e.g,, the 12-month visit); renal scans from the 2-year visit are NOT considered in the treatment failure criteria.
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Failure Composite | 14 | 27 |
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of E.Coli Resistant to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) (Based on Rectal Swab) | 56 | 41 |
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Febrile or Symptomatic UTI With Resistant E. Coli | 19 | 11 |
| participants | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Febrile or Symptomatic UTI With Any Resistant Pathogen | 26 | 17 |
Collected over 2 years. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | — | 0/302 (0%) | 79/302 (26.2%) |
| Placebo | — | 0/305 (0%) | 105/305 (34.4%) |
| Event | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| FeverGeneral disorders | 43/302 | 55/305 |
| Otitis MediaGeneral disorders | 13/302 | 24/305 |
| RashGeneral disorders | 23/302 | 23/305 |
| PharyngitisGeneral disorders | 19/302 | 14/305 |
| DiarrheaGeneral disorders | 11/302 | 19/305 |
| Viral InfectionGeneral disorders | 14/302 | 16/305 |
| Age, Continuous(months) | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 12 (5 to 31) | 12 (6 to 30) | 12 (6 to 31) |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 277 | 281 | 558 |
| Male | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 302 | 305 | 607 |
Plan to share: Yes — Data are available at the NIDDK Central Repository: https://repository.niddk.nih.gov/studies/rivur/?query=rivur
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