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The Effect of Alpha-tocopherol in Hemolysis and Oxidative Stress Marker on the Red Cell Membrane Beta-thalassemia Major

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03948737
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : May 14, 2019
Last Update Posted : May 14, 2019
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Nora Sovira, Indonesia University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The accumulation of unpaired α-globin chains in β-thalassemia major patients may clinically create ineffective erythropoiesis, hemolysis, and chronic anemia. Multiple blood transfusions and iron overload cause cellular oxidative damage. However, α-tocopherol, an antioxidant, has been known as a potent scavenger of lipid radicals in the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major patient. By this randomized controlled trial, the investigators would like to evaluate the effects of α-tocopherol in hemolysis and oxidative stress on the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Beta Thalassemia Major Anemia Hemolysis Oxidative Stress Drug: Alpha-Tocopherol Drug: Placebo oral tablet Not Applicable

Detailed Description:

Background: The accumulation of unpaired α-globin chains in β-thalassemia major patients may clinically create ineffective erythropoiesis, hemolysis, and chronic anemia. Multiple blood transfusions and iron overload cause cellular oxidative damage. However, α-tocopherol, an antioxidant, has been known as a potent scavenger of lipid radicals in the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major patients.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of α-tocopherol in hemolysis and oxidative stress on the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major.

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, the investigators allocated subjects in the placebo and α-tocopherol groups. Doses of α-tocopherol were based on the recommendation of Institute of Medicine: 4-8 years old 200 mg/day; 9-13 years old 400 mg/day; 14-18 years old 600 mg/day. Hemolysis, oxidative stress, and antioxidant variables were evaluated before and after 4 weeks of consuming either α-tocopherol or placebo, performed prior to blood transfusions.

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 40 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description: Beta thalassemia major children
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description: Double masking. No any information about treatment or placebo in participant, investigator, care provider and outcome assessor
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: The Effect of Alpha-tocopherol in Hemolysis and Oxidative Stress Marker on the Red Cell
Actual Study Start Date : December 30, 2016
Actual Primary Completion Date : July 30, 2017
Actual Study Completion Date : August 1, 2017

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Active Comparator: Alpha-Tocopgerol

Alpha-Tocopherol supplementation will be given orally for 4 weeks with doses adjusted by age.

5-8 years old: 200 mg daily, 9-13 years old: 400 mg daily and 14-18 years old 600 mg daily.

 Drug: Alpha-Tocopherol
all of the subjects in the alpha-tocopherol group received alpha-tocopherol orally, doses adjusted by age for 4 weeks of treatment.
Other Name: Santa E

Drug: Placebo oral tablet
Other Name: Alpha-tocopherol placebo
Placebo Comparator: Control
Placebo is the drug with the same shape and color as the alpha-tocopherol supplementation.
 Drug: Alpha-Tocopherol
all of the subjects in the alpha-tocopherol group received alpha-tocopherol orally, doses adjusted by age for 4 weeks of treatment.
Other Name: Santa E

Drug: Placebo oral tablet
Other Name: Alpha-tocopherol placebo


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. The effects of α-tocopherol in hemolysis marker on the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
    The plasma haptoglobin and hemolysis as hemolysis marker on alpha-tocopherol treatment were assessed by ELISA using Haptoglobin and Hemopexin kit for human


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. The effects of α-tocopherol in oxidative stress marker on the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
    The malondialdehyde plasma level as oxidative stress marker on alpha-tocopherol treatment was assessed by Spectrophotometry using TBARS method.

  2. The effects of α-tocopherol in endogenous antioxidant on the red cell membrane of β-thalassemia major [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
    The Glutathione as endogenous antioxidant marker on alpha-tocopherol treatment was assessed by ELISA method by using GT40 for Glutathione kit


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Ages Eligible for Study:   5 Years to 18 Years   (Child, Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • received frequent transfusions,
  • iron chelation
  • aged 5 - 18-year-olds
  • with no other hematologic disorders
  • does not consume any other antioxidants or herbal supplements

Exclusion Criteria:

  • the acute or chronic infection including hepatitis B or hepatitis C,
  • splenectomy
  • liver failure
  • abnormality level of lipid test
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03948737


Locations
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Indonesia
Thalassemia Centre Kiara RSUP Dr.CiptoMangunkusumo
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, Indonesia, 10340
Sponsors and Collaborators
Indonesia University
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Pustika Amalia, Consultant Hematology Oncologist Head Division of Child Health of Universitas Indonesia
  Study Documents (Full-Text)

Documents provided by Nora Sovira, Indonesia University:
Study Protocol  [PDF] November 30, 2016

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Publications of Results:

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Responsible Party: Nora Sovira, Principal Investigator, Indonesia University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03948737    
Other Study ID Numbers: NSovira
First Posted: May 14, 2019    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: May 14, 2019
Last Verified: May 2019
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by Nora Sovira, Indonesia University:
Haptoglobin
Hemopexin
Hemolysis
Malondialdehyde
 Glutathione
Oxidative stress
Alpha-Tocopherol
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Thalassemia
beta-Thalassemia
Hemolysis
Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
Anemia, Hemolytic
Anemia
Hematologic Diseases
Hemoglobinopathies
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Pathologic Processes
 Tocopherols
Vitamin E
Tocotrienols
alpha-Tocopherol
Antioxidants
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Vitamins
Micronutrients