Clinical trial • Phase II • Immunology

EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA for Antibody-mediated rejection

Phase II trial of EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA for Antibody-mediated rejection.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Immunology
Trial Disease
Antibody-mediated rejection
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
27-06-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
14-10-2024

Trial design

Randomised, placebo ph20 sc – prefilled syringe (placebo to efgartigimod ph20 sc – prefilled syringe) (placebo comparator; dose/schedule not specified in available data)-controlled Phase II trial in Austria, Belgium, Czechia and others.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo PH20 SC – prefilled syringe (placebo to Efgartigimod PH20 SC – prefilled syringe) (placebo comparator; dose/schedule not specified in available data)
Target Sample Size
25

Eligibility

Recruits 25 Vulnerable population selected. Caregiver-specific subject information and informed consent form documents (ICF_Caregiver) are provided in the submission (country-specific ICF/Caregiver documents available), indicating consent considerations for caregivers; adults provide consent via the provided SIS and ICF documents..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnant or lactating state or intention to become pregnant during the study
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected. Caregiver-specific subject information and informed consent form documents (ICF_Caregiver) are provided in the submission (country-specific ICF/Caregiver documents available), indicating consent considerations for caregivers; adults provide consent via the provided SIS and ICF documents.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is within the ages of 18 and 80 years old"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant had a kidney transplant (living or deceased donor) at least 6 months before screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has received a diagnosis of active or chronic active antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) with detectable donor-specific antibodies at time of screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- A participant may be allowed into the study if they receive the following medications: a) Received mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) for ≥20 weeks before screening b) Has remained on a stable dose of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) + tacrolimus (TAC) for ≥4 weeks before being allowed to participate in the study c) Has remained on tacrolimus (TAC) doses between 5 to 10 ng/mL ≥4 weeks before being allowed to participate in the study d) Steroid dose was between 0 to 10 mg per day of prednisone (or dose equivalent) for ≥4 weeks before being allowed to participate in the study"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Confirmed T-cell or mixed rejection at time of screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Recent change in immunosuppressive therapy agents (more information is found in the protocol)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Any other medical condition that, in the investigator’s opinion, would interfere with the results of the study or put the participant at undue risk"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pregnant or lactating state or intention to become pregnant during the study"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and severity of Adverse Events (AEs)","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage of participants with permanent treatment discontinuation due to AEs","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Laboratory assessments, vital sign measurements, and ECG","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- eGFR (absolute values and changes from baseline [slope])","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Absolute eGFR values and change from baseline (slope) as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Histologic changes in kidney biopsy","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of histologic changes on kidney biopsy as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Urine protein-to-creatinine ratio measurement as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Graft and participant survival","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Survival outcomes for graft and participant as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage change from baseline in total IgG levels in serum over time","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Percentage change from baseline in total serum IgG levels over time as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Efgartigimod serum concentration over time and PK parameter Ctrough","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serum concentration–time measurements and PK parameter Ctrough as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and prevalence of antidrug antibody(ies) (ADA) against efgartigimod in serum over time","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence and prevalence of ADA in serum over time as stated in endpoint text"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and prevalence of antibodies against rHuPH20 in plasma over time","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence and prevalence of antibodies against rHuPH20 in plasma over time as stated in endpoint text"}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
25
Recruitment Window Months
34
Consent Approach
Informed consent via subject information sheets (SIS) and country-specific informed consent forms (ICF_Main) for adults; caregiver ICF documents provided (ICF_Caregiver). ICF/SIS documents available in multiple languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Czech) as shown in the submitted SIS/ICF documents per country.

Methods

  • Country-specific recruitment arrangements documents (K1/K2) including patient brochures provided for Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Germany, France, Spain
  • Flyers and posters (Poster A3) in country-specific languages for Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Germany, France, Spain
  • HCP cards (HCP Card) distributed to healthcare professionals (listed among recruitment materials)
  • Patient brochures/singles and recruitment flyers (intended for patients) in multiple languages

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
14
Total Number Of Participants
25

Austria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
27-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
15-10-2024
Processing Time Days
18
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Medical University Of Vienna
Department Name
Department of Internal Medicine III Division of Nephrology and Dialysis
Contact Person Name
Georg Böhmig
Contact Person Email
nephrologie@meduniwien.ac.at

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
14-10-2024
Processing Time Days
27
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
3

Sites

Site Name
UZ Leuven
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Dirk Kuypers
Contact Person Email
RDNefro@uzleuven.be
Site Name
Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
Department Name
Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Contact Person Name
Steven Van Laecke

Czechia

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
23-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-10-2024
Processing Time Days
24
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Institute For Clinical And Experimental Medicine
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Ondrej Viklicky
Contact Person Email
petr.raska@ikem.cz

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-10-2024
Processing Time Days
30
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Department Name
Clinic for Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine
Contact Person Name
Eva Schrezenmeier
Site Name
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Department Name
Center for Internal Medicine III
Contact Person Name
Florian Grahammer
Contact Person Email
transplantation@uke.de
Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden an der Technischen Universitaet Dresden AöR
Department Name
Medical Clinic III
Contact Person Name
Christian Hugo

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-10-2024
Processing Time Days
21
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Paolo Malvezzi
Contact Person Email
PMalvezzi@chu-grenoble.fr
Site Name
Pellegrin Hospital
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Lionel Couzi
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Toulouse
Department Name
Nephrology and Transplantation
Contact Person Name
Nassim Kamar
Contact Person Email
kamar.n@chu-toulouse.fr

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-10-2024
Processing Time Days
30
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Bellvitge University Hospital
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Edoardo Melilli
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Alex Gutierrez-Dalmau
Site Name
Hospital Universitari Vall D Hebron
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Francesc Moreso
Contact Person Email
96365@parcsalutmar.cat
Site Name
Hospital Del Mar
Department Name
Nephrology
Contact Person Name
Marta Crespo
Contact Person Email
comunica@vhir.org

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Argenx
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Belgium

Contract research organisations

Name
PPD Development LP
Responsibilities
codes 1,12,13,2,5
Name
PPD International Holdings LLC
Responsibilities
code 4
Name
IQVIA Limited
Responsibilities
code 8
Name
Icon Clinical Research Limited
Responsibilities
Home Health Care (code 15)
Name
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services Europe GmbH
Responsibilities
codes 1,12,2,5
Name
Cytel Inc.
Responsibilities
codes 10,6,7

Third parties

  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Fisher Clinical Services GmbH","duties_or_roles":"code 14","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"ePROs management","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"PPD Development LP","duties_or_roles":"codes 1,12,13,2,5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services Europe GmbH","duties_or_roles":"codes 1,12,2,5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Unisphere Travel Ltd. Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Patient reimbursements (code 15)","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"code 3","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"IQVIA Limited","duties_or_roles":"code 8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Icon Clinical Research Limited","duties_or_roles":"Home Health Care (code 15)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Cytel Inc.","duties_or_roles":"codes 10,6,7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Belgium","full_name":"PPD International Holdings LLC","duties_or_roles":"code 4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Nephropathology Associates PLC","duties_or_roles":"Kidney biopsy reading","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Efgartigimod
Active Substance
EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Authorisation Status
EU MP number PRD11164813; prodAuthStatus 1
Maximum Dose
1000 mg (maxDailyDoseAmount)
Investigational Product Name
Placebo PH20 SC – prefilled syringe (placebo to Efgartigimod PH20 SC – prefilled syringe)
Modality
Other
Combination Treatment
Yes

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