ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT07235709
Effect of Agalsidase Alfa on Cardiac Inflammation in Patients With Fabry Disease: A [18F]-FDG PET-CMR Study
Effect of Agalsidase Alfa on Cardiac Inflammation in Patients With Fabry Disease: A [18F]-FDG PET-CMR Study (ESCAPE-FABRY Trial)
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This is a prospective observational study of people (aged 15–75) with genetically confirmed Fabry disease who have heart involvement. All participants will start or continue treatment with agalsidase alfa and receive heart imaging and lab tests at the start and after 12 months. The study collects PET‑CMR images, echocardiography, blood and urine tests, ECGs, and questionnaires to track heart inflammation and tissue changes over one year.
What it is studying. The study is testing how enzyme replacement treatment with agalsidase alfa relates to myocardial (heart) inflammation in people with Fabry cardiomyopathy, using [18F]-FDG PET‑CMR imaging. It also aims to describe myocardial fibrosis and cardiac sympathetic nerve function before and during treatment.
What the researchers hope to learn. To evaluate the impact of enzyme replacement therapy (agalsidase alfa) on change of myocardial inflammation using PET‑CMR. Secondary goals are to evaluate myocardial inflammation and fibrosis before and during treatment, and to assess cardiac sympathetic nerve dysfunction during treatment.
What this study is about
The study's own summary, as published on ClinicalTrials.gov. Underlined terms have a short explanation.
This is a prospective observational study. All patients will initiate and maintain treatment with agalsidase alfa during the study period. All patients will receive a full standard of care concomitant medication for the treatment of their cardiac condition. Twenty-five patients with genetically confirmed Anderson-Fabry disease will undergo PET-CMR at baseline and after 12 months of treatment with Agalsidase Alfa for follow-up.
Eligibility
The criteria exactly as listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. Only the study team can say whether they apply to you.
Inclusion criteria
- Patients aged 15-75 years with Fabry disease confirmed by enzyme assay and gene test
- Patients have not undergone ERT for more than 12 months or patients have not used Agalsidase Alfa in the last 12 months.
- Patients who have cardiac involvement of Fabry disease (end diastolic maximal wall thickness ≥ 12mm on echocardiography or CMR, decreased native T1 value on CMR, unexplained distinct diastolic dysfunction, unexplained decreased global longitudinal strain on 2D strain echocardiography, or biopsy-proven cardiac involvement)
- Patients provided written informed consent to participate in this study
- The patient, or patient's legally authorized representative(s), if applicable, understands the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study and has provided written informed consent that has been approved by the Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee
- The patient must be sufficiently cooperative to participate in this clinical study as judged by the investigator.
Exclusion criteria
- Contraindication for enzyme replacement treatment with Agalsidase Alfa
- Patients have previously been treated with Agalsidase Alfa for > 12 months
- Patients unable to undergo PET-CMR due to any condition
- Patients who are pregnant
- Patients who have active malignancy
- Subject who the investigator deems inappropriate to participate in this study
Study description and what participation involves
The study's detailed description, as published on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Visit 1. Screening At screening, for potential eligible patients, after obtaining their informed consent, inclusion/exclusion criteria will be reviewed and enrollment will be determined. Demography (date of birth, gender), prior and concomitant medication and relevant medical history will be recorded. Height, body weight, vital signs, and laboratory assessments will be needed. Women of childbearing potential will be tested for pregnancy. Visit 2. Baseline Study At visit 2, subjects have following baseline evaluations performed
- Laboratory test: CBC+PLT, WBC Differential Count, Routine Chemistry (Calcium, Inorganic P, BUN, Creatinine, Fasting Glucose, Cholesterol, Total Protein, Albumin, Total. Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT), Electrolyte(Na, K, Cl), Lipid profile(Triglyceride, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol), Plasma Lyso-GB3, NT-proBNP, Troponin T, high-sensitive C-reactive protein, ESR, Interleukin 6, Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1), matrix metalloprotease-9(MMP-9), Tumor necrosis factor receptor 2(TNFR2), Urinalysis with Microscopy, Urine test(Microalbumin, Creatinine, Microprotein,Total), Anti-body testing for agalsidase alfa
- Concomitant medication
- Vital signs, weight
- 12-lead ECG
- QOL questionnaire
- PET-CMR
- MIBG cardiac scintigraphy (not mandatory)
- Conventional Echocardiography including strain imaging
Two-dimensional echocardiography Standard 2-dimensional measurements (LV diastolic and systolic dimensions, ventricular septum and posterior wall thickness, left atrial volume, and LV outflow tract diameter) will be obtained with the patients in the left lateral position. LV ejection fraction (EF) will be calculated by the Simpson's method. From the apical window, a 1- to 2-mm pulsed Doppler sample volume will be placed at the mitral valve tip and mitral flow velocities from 5-10 cardiac cycles will be recorded. Mitral inflow velocities are traced and the following variables will be obtained: peak velocity of early (E) and late (A) filling, and deceleration time of E-wave velocity. Stroke volume (SV) will be measured from LV outflow tract diameter and pulse-wave Doppler signal as previously described. Mitral annular velocity will be measured by Doppler tissue imaging using pulse-wave Doppler mode. The filter will be set to exclude high frequency signal, and the Nyquist limit will be adjusted to a range of 15-20 cm/s. Gain and sample volume will be minimized to allow for a clear tissue signal with minimal background noise. Early diastolic (E') and systolic (S') velocities of the mitral annulus will be measured from the apical 4-chamber view with a 2- to 5-mm sample volume placed at the septal corner of the mitral annulus. All data will be stored digitally and measurements will be taken at the completion of each study. Two-dimensional echocardiographic images from apical views at rest will be acquired, digitized, recorded, and analyzed for the wall motion analysis. Using a dedicated software package (EchoPAC PC), LV-GLS, LV global circumferential strain (LV-GCS), and LV global radial strain (LV-GRS) will be calculated automatically. 2D strain is a non-Doppler-based method for the evaluation of systolic strain using standard 2D acquisitions. LV-GLS strain will be assessed in three apical views, and LV-GCS and LV-GRS will be assessed in three levels of parasternal short-axis views. Left atrial (LA) strain also will be assessed by the same software. Positron Emission Tomography - Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-CMR) The PET-CMR procedure will be conducted prior to and within 12 months after initiating Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT). All patients are instructed to take a high-fat low-carbohydrate diet the day prior with overnight fast. Administer intravenous unfractionated heparin at a dose of 50 units/kg approximately 15 minutes before the intravenous injection of 10-12 mCi of 18F-FDG. This method is suitable for patients without any bleeding tendencies. After a 90-minute uptake period, cardiac and partial whole body PET images (cerebellum to mid-thigh) are acquired.The F-18 FDG study commences following an oral glucose load of 50 grams, administered one hour prior to injecting 370 MBq of F-18 FDG. A simultaneous cardiac PET/MR study is conducted on an integrated PET/MR scanner (Biograph mMR, Siemens Healthcare, Erlangen, Germany) beginning one hour after the tracer injection. Initially, a standard Dixon sequence is acquired for attenuation correction. Subsequently, comprehensive cardiac MR (CMR) sequences are performed. These include steady-state free precession cine imaging in two-chamber, three-chamber, and four-chamber views, as well as in short-axis images, to ensure detailed cardiac assessment. MR perfusion imaging is performed following gadolinium contrast infusion, and post-contrast late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) studies are executed for detailed tissue characterization. Static F-18 FDG myocardial PET imaging is acquired concurrently during the MRI scans, utilizing list mode for a duration of 30 minutes. The maximal myocardial thickness is noted as 30 mm at end-diastole on cine MRI. The first-pass MR perfusion imaging indicates reduced myocardial blood flow, while patchy F-18 FDG defect areas correspond to regions of LGE, indicative of myocardial fibrosis. Correlate findings from PET and CMR to gain for evaluation of Fabry cardiomyopathy, including assessment of myocardial viability, detection of ischemia, and characterization of tissue. 123I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy The 123I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy will be conducted prior to and within 12 months after initiating ERT. MIBG scintigraphy is expected to provide information to determine whether cardiac sympathetic nerve dysfunction is present in patients with Fabry disease. (8, 9) Because it is reported that decreased MIBG uptake in the inferolateral wall compared with the anteroseptum in patients with LGE of the inferolateral wall in patients with Fabry cardiomyopathy. Moreover, MIBG imaging may play a unique role in assessing the risk of developing ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death (SCD). MIBG cardiac imaging will be conducted in according to the current standard.(10, 11) An intravenous dose of 222 MBq 123I-MIBG will be administered by slow (1-2 min) injection through a peripheral venous cannula after thyroid protection via oral intake of 300 mg of potassium perchlorate. All images will be acquired using a Optima NM/CT 640 gamma camera (GE Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI, USA) at 15 (early) and 180 minutes (late) post injection of MIBG. Planar images will be acquired with a low energy high-resolution sensitivity (LEHRS) collimator, 159 keV ± 10% energy window, 256 × 256 image matrix, and zoom of 1.0 (pixel size 2.21 mm) for 1.5 minutes. SPECT images will be acquired over a 180° orbit from the right anterior oblique to left posterior oblique positions with LEHRS collimators, 159 keV ± 10% energy window, 64 × 64 image matrix, zoom of 1.28 (pixel size 6.9 mm) and 60 projections at 17 seconds per projection. The heart-to-mediastinum (H/M) ratio of MIBG uptake and the MIBG defect size will be assessed. MIBG scintigraphy will be conducted for a secondary endpoint and is not mandatory for all patients. It is only performed on patients who have provided consent for the test. Visit 3. Treatment week 12 At visit 3, subjects have following evaluations performed
- Concomitant medication
- Laboratory test: CBC+PLT, WBC Differential Count, Routine Chemistry (Calcium, Inorganic P, BUN, Creatinine, Fasting Glucose, Cholesterol, Total Protein, Albumin, Total. Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT), Electrolyte(Na, K, Cl), Plasma Lyso-GB3, Urinalysis with Microscopy
- Vital signs, weight
- 12-lead ECG
- QOL questionnaire
- Adverse events monitoring Visit 4. Treatment week 24 At visit 4, subjects have following evaluations performed
- Concomitant medication
- Laboratory test: CBC+PLT, WBC Differential Count, Routine Chemistry (Calcium, Inorganic P, BUN, Creatinine, Fasting Glucose, Cholesterol, Total Protein, Albumin, Total. Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT), Electrolyte(Na, K, Cl), Plasma Lyso-GB3, NT-proBNP, Troponin T, ESR, Urinalysis with Microscopy
- Vital signs, weight
- 12-lead ECG
- QOL questionnaire
- Adverse events monitoring
Visit 5. Treatment week 52 (End of study) At visit 5, subjects have following final evaluations performed
- Laboratory test: CBC+PLT, WBC Differential Count, Routine Chemistry (Calcium, Inorganic P, BUN, Creatinine, Fasting Glucose, Cholesterol, Total Protein, Albumin, Total. Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT), Electrolyte(Na, K, Cl), Lipid profile(Triglyceride, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol), Plasma Lyso-GB3, NT-proBNP, Troponin T, high-sensitive C-reactive protein, ESR, Interleukin 6, Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1), matrix metalloprotease-9(MMP-9), Tumor necrosis factor receptor 2(TNFR2), Urinalysis with Microscopy, Urine test(Microalbumin, Creatinine, Microprotein,Total), Anti-body testing for agalsidase alfa
- Concomitant medication
- Vital signs, weight
- 12-lead ECG
- QOL questionnaire
- PET-CMR
- MIBG cardiac scintigraphy (not mandatory)
- Conventional Echocardiography including strain imaging
- Adverse events monitoring
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Participants will begin and continue agalsidase alfa treatment and attend study visits at baseline, ~12 weeks, ~24 weeks, and 52 weeks. Key tests include PET‑CMR at baseline and after 12 months (requires a special diet/fast, injections including the 18F‑FDG tracer and a heparin step, and MRI with IV gadolinium contrast), optional MIBG cardiac scintigraphy (another nuclear scan with thyroid protection), echocardiography with strain, regular ECGs, and routine blood and urine tests. They will complete quality-of-life questionnaires and have adverse-event and medication monitoring throughout the year. MIBG is optional and done only if the participant consents.
How the study is structured. A prospective observational cohort: participants begin and maintain agalsidase alfa as part of their care. The study team performs baseline assessments (imaging, blood and urine tests, ECG, echocardiography, questionnaires) and follows participants with scheduled visits at about 12 and 24 weeks and a final assessment at 52 weeks. PET‑CMR is done at baseline and around 12 months; optional MIBG cardiac scintigraphy may be done if consented.
Questions you could ask
These questions are suggestions for a conversation with the study team or your own clinician, not advice.
- This is an observational study, so the study itself gives no treatment. What would taking part involve for me, and would it change my usual care?
- The listed sites are in South Korea. Is any of them reachable for me, and does the study help with travel?
- Which of the eligibility criteria would need to be checked with tests before I could join?
More on Fabry disease
Important dates
- Study start
- Nov 12, 2025
- Primary completion
- June 2029 (estimated)
- Study completion
- November 2029 (estimated)
- Target enrollment
- 25 participants (estimated)
- Last updated on registry
- Dec 1, 2025
- Data verified
- Oct 10, 2026
Sponsor and research team
The lead sponsor funds and oversees the trial. A pharmaceutical or biotech company sponsor typically means the study is testing that company's drug or device; a hospital, university, or government agency usually indicates investigator-initiated or publicly funded research.
- Lead sponsor
- Yonsei University
Participating sites (1)
- Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of MedicineRecruiting
Seoul, 03722 · South Korea
- Geu-Ru Hong, MD, PhD · 82-2-2228-8443 · GRHONG@yuhs.ac
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- standard of care
- Treatment generally considered appropriate for a condition in a particular clinical setting. It can vary by patient, place and over time. In many studies the new treatment is added to, or compared with, standard of care.
- concomitant medication
- Other medicines a participant takes during the study. Some must be reported; some are restricted.
- PET
- A scan in which a small amount of a radioactive tracer is injected so that activity in tissues can be seen. Often combined with a CT or MRI scan.
- baseline
- Measurements taken at the start of the study, before any study treatment, so that later results can be compared with them.
- follow-up
- The period after treatment or enrolment during which participants are observed or contacted, for example to record side effects or outcomes.
- echocardiography
- An ultrasound scan of the heart. A transesophageal echocardiogram is done through a probe passed into the food pipe for a closer view.
- biopsy-proven
- Removal of a small piece of tissue so it can be examined under a microscope. 'Biopsy-proven' or 'histologically confirmed' means the diagnosis was confirmed by examining tissue under a microscope.
- written informed consent
- The process of explaining a study, including its risks and what participation involves, so that a person can decide freely whether to take part. Consent is usually documented in writing, and a participant can choose to leave the study later.
- legally authorized representative
- A person who is legally allowed to make decisions, including consent to research, on behalf of someone who cannot consent for themselves.
- Contraindication
- A reason a particular test or treatment should not be used for a person, for example a metal implant that rules out an MRI scan.
- Inclusion Criteria
- The conditions a person must meet to be considered for the study, for example a confirmed diagnosis, an age range or a test result.
- Exclusion Criteria
- The conditions that rule a person out even if they meet the inclusion criteria, for example other illnesses, certain medicines or pregnancy.
- At screening
- The checks done before enrolment to see whether a person qualifies, such as tests, scans or a review of medical history.
- enrollment
- The number of participants a study plans to include, or has included. 'Estimated' means the planned number; 'actual' means the number who joined.
- Women of childbearing potential
- Studies often ask participants who could become pregnant, or could father a child, to use contraception during the study and for a period afterwards, because the effect of the treatment on a pregnancy is unknown.
- 12-lead ECG
- A recording of the heart's electrical activity. QTc is one measurement from it; some drugs are avoided if it is prolonged.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- A scan that uses magnets and radio waves, not X-rays, to make detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Some implants and metal objects mean a person cannot have one.
- CT
- An X-ray scan that builds detailed cross-section images of the body. 'High-resolution' CT (HRCT) is used to look closely at the lungs.
- secondary endpoint
- An additional result the study measures alongside the primary outcome, for example quality of life or a laboratory value.
- Adverse events
- Any unwanted medical problem that happens during a study, whether or not it was caused by the treatment. A 'serious' adverse event is one that meets specific criteria, such as causing death, being life-threatening, requiring or prolonging hospital admission, causing significant disability, or another medically important outcome.
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