Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Agonists to Prevent Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Recurrence after Liver Transplantation

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of rPSC in LT recipients treated with fenofibrate, compared with an untreated control cohort.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion criteria:

  • Adults aged 18-75 irrespective of gender who have undergone LT for PSC or PSC-related liver malignancy between 1 year and 7 years (inclusive) prior to study enrollment
  • Absence of rPSC at time of study enrollment
  • At least one of the following additional features that increase risk of rPSC

    • LT performed for cholangiocarcinoma
    • Concurrent inflammatory bowel disease
    • Any episode of cytomegalovirus viremia in the post-transplant period before study enrollment
    • Any episode of acute cellular rejection in the post-transplant period before the study enrollment
  • If target enrollment of 40 patients is not achieved during the first 6 months of study, we will remove f(iii) inclusion criteria to expand enrollment to any patient meeting the other inclusion/exclusion criteria.
  • Due to lab requirements, we will only enrol patients who are within a 3 hour driving distance of Mayo Clinic Arizona and/or are willing to travel to Mayo Clinic Arizona at 4 month intervals during the study at own cost.

Exclusion criteria:

  • Presence of ischemic cholangiopathy which can mimic rPSC
  • LT performed for primary biliary cholangitis or autoimmune hepatitis, or PSC with overlapping primary biliary cholangitis or autoimmune hepatitis, which may recur after LT and confound assessment of cholestasis
  • Unaddressed post-LT hepatic artery compromise (e.g thrombosis, stenosis) which can mimic rPSC
  • History of total colectomy for curative treatment of ulcerative colitis which reduces risk of rPSC
  • Baseline GFR <30 ml/min which precludes administration of fenofibrate
  • Previously known intolerance or allergy to fenofibrate
  • Other clinically significant comorbid condition, including inability to provide consent and psychiatric conditions, which in the opinion of the study team, may interfere with patient treatment, safety, assessment, or compliance with the treatment
  • Female participants that are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 4/1/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Channa Jayasekera, M.D.

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Contact information:

Clinical Studies Unit

(904) 953-2255

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