The MARBLE Study Protocol: Modulating ApoE Signaling to Reduce Brain Inflammation, DeLirium, and PostopErative Cognitive Dysfunction

Autor: Mark E. Easley, Marty G. Woldorff, John Whittle, Frank W. Rockhold, Oke A. Anakwenze, Jeffrey N. Browndyke, Daniel T. Laskowitz, Miles Berger, Keith W. VanDusen, Sarada S Eleswarpu, Michael J. Devinney, Michael P. Bolognesi, Donna M. Crabtree, William A. Jiranek, Mary Cooter, Marble Study Investigators, Kenneth C. Roberts, Eugene W. Moretti, Michael N. Ferrandino
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: J Alzheimers Dis
ISSN: 1875-8908
Popis: BACKGROUND: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) are common complications in older adults associated with increased 1-year mortality and long-term cognitive decline. One risk factor for worsened long-term postoperative cognitive trajectory is the Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) genetic risk factor APOE4. APOE4 is thought to elevate AD risk partly by increasing neuroinflammation, which is also a theorized mechanism for PND. Yet, it is unclear whether modulating apoE4 protein signaling in older surgical patients would reduce PND risk or severity. OBJECTIVES: MARBLE is a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled phase II sequential dose escalation trial designed to evaluate perioperative administration of an apoE mimetic peptide drug, CN-105, in older adults (age ≥60 years). The primary aim is evaluating the safety of CN-105 administration, as measured by adverse event (AE) rates in CN-105 versus placebo-treated patients. Secondary aims include assessing perioperative CN-105 administration feasibility and its efficacy for reducing postoperative neuroinflammation and PND severity. METHODS: 201 patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-neurological surgery will be randomized to control or CN-105 treatment groups and receive drug or placebo before and every six hours after surgery, for up to three days after surgery. Chart reviews, pre- and postoperative cognitive testing, delirium screening, and blood and CSF analyses will be performed to examine effects of CN-105 on perioperative adverse event rates, cognition, and neuro-inflammation. Trial results will be disseminated by presentations at conferences and peer-reviewed publications. CONCLUSION: MARBLE is a transdisciplinary study designed to measure CN-105 safety and efficacy for preventing PND in older adults and to provide insight into the pathogenesis of these geriatric syndromes.
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