Clinical trial • Phase I/II • Musculoskeletal

EMIPLACEL for Knee osteoarthritis | Osteoarthritis

Phase I/II trial of EMIPLACEL for Knee osteoarthritis | Osteoarthritis.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Knee osteoarthritis | Osteoarthritis
Trial Stage
Phase I/II
Drug Modality
Cell therapy | Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
24-11-2023
First CTIS Authorization Date
06-03-2024

Trial design

Randomised, placebo (described as 'placebo has the same composition as the tested imp with the exception of the active substance (plx-pad cells); is not authorized; is manufactured by the same manufacturer as imp plx-pad.'). no dose or schedule specified for comparator in the record.-controlled Phase I/II trial across 1 site in Germany.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo (described as 'Placebo has the same composition as the tested IMP with the exception of the active substance (PLX-PAD cells); is not authorized; is manufactured by the same manufacturer as IMP PLX-PAD.'). No dose or schedule specified for comparator in the record.
Target Sample Size
132
Trial Duration For Participant
1092

Eligibility

Recruits 132 Signed written informed consent prior to initiation of any trial related measure. Vulnerable population not selected; trial includes adult patients aged 50-80 years; consent is provided by participants (no assent procedures or special consent for minors described)..

Vulnerable Population
Signed written informed consent prior to initiation of any trial related measure. Vulnerable population not selected; trial includes adult patients aged 50-80 years; consent is provided by participants (no assent procedures or special consent for minors described).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Signed written informed consent prior to initiation of any trial related measure."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Adult patients (f/m), 50 to 80 years old at the time of the screening visit"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Symptomatic mild to moderate OA of the index knee as defined by the OARSI-Joint Space Narrowing (JSN) Score of 1or 2 (standing Rosenberg AP x-ray)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pain in the index knee of 8-18 on the WOMAC pain score (reporting the last 48 hours, respectively at week 4 and week 1 before inclusion) after washout of at least 5 half-lives of previously taken NASAIDs medication(s)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Failed conservative treatment, indicated by Pain in the index knee ≥ 3 months due to OA"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Arthroscopy to the index knee within the last 12 months as well as surgery to other weight-bearing joints, that may interfere with index knee assessments"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior reconstructive cartilage transplantation or resurfacing procedures to the index knee"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Knee instability of clinical relevance such as lateral, medial or cruciate ligament instabilities that compromise patient during walking at time of screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Patients having received OA knee injection therapy (such as PRP, MSCs, or Hyaluronic Acid) in the last six months before screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Rheumatologic inflammatory arthropathies"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Evaluation of the safety of the (PLX-PAD) cell treatment by assessing all adverse events, with specific consideration to allergic reactions, local site reactions, joint reactions, and immunosuppression. Adverse events shall be assessed for relatedness, seriousness and severity.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of all adverse events with specific consideration to allergic reactions, local site reactions, joint reactions, and immunosuppression; AEs assessed for relatedness, seriousness and severity."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Primary Efficacy Endpoint: The potential change of the WOMAC pain score at week 26 compared to the baseline (BL) (visit 1) (0-20, where 0 is no pain).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in WOMAC pain score from baseline to week 26 (scale 0-20)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Assessment of joint synovitis and effusion (MRI) at BL, weeks 26, 52 and 156;","definition_or_measurement_approach":"MRI assessment of joint synovitis and effusion at baseline, weeks 26, 52 and 156."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Assessment of cartilage score using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) location-independent analysis for knee articular cartilage at BL and weeks 52 and 156","definition_or_measurement_approach":"MRI-based cartilage scoring (location-independent analysis) at baseline and weeks 52 and 156."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Assessment of WOMAC score at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, 52, 104, and 156","definition_or_measurement_approach":"WOMAC total/sections assessed at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52,104,156."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Assessment of the KOOS score at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, 52, 104, and 156","definition_or_measurement_approach":"KOOS assessed at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52,104,156."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Assessment of PROMIS-29 standardized QoL measure at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, 52, and 104","definition_or_measurement_approach":"PROMIS-29 quality-of-life instrument assessed at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52,104."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: evaluation of the use of pain medication at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of pain medication use recorded at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: evaluation of the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"NPRS measured at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: evaluation of the NPRS after 10 Meter Walk Test at BL, weeks 26 and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"NPRS recorded immediately after 10 Meter Walk Test at baseline and weeks 26 and 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Genetic profile (Whole-genome sequencing, WGS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Whole-genome sequencing for genetic profiling (timing not specified)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Biomarker analysis in synovial fluid (SF) specimens at BL and week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Biomarker assays on synovial fluid at baseline and week 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Biomarker analysis in blood and urine specimens at BL and weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Biomarker assays in blood and urine at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Semiquantitative analysis of OA related degenerative alterations in the joint: MRI Osteoarthritis Knee Score (MOAKS) at BL, weeks 26, 52, and 156","definition_or_measurement_approach":"MOAKS semiquantitative MRI scoring at baseline and weeks 26,52,156."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Potential change from BL for extension strength for the ipsi- and contralateral knee at weeks 26 and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Isokinetic or strength testing to assess extension strength change from baseline at weeks 26 and 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Functional 3D-gait analysis at BL and weeks 26 and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"3D gait analysis performed at baseline and weeks 26 and 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint:","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Other endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: evaluation of the use of pain medication at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of pain medication use recorded at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: evaluation of the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) at BL, weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"NPRS measured at baseline and weeks 1,4,12,26,52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: evaluation of the NPRS after 10 Meter Walk Test at BL, weeks 26 and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"NPRS recorded after 10 Meter Walk Test at baseline and weeks 26 and 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Genetic profile (Whole-genome sequencing, WGS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Whole-genome sequencing for genetic profiling."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Biomarker analysis in synovial fluid (SF) specimens at BL and week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Synovial fluid biomarker analysis at baseline and week 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Biomarker analysis in blood and urine specimens at BL and weeks 1, 4, 12, 26, and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Blood and urine biomarker analysis at baseline and specified follow-up weeks."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Semiquantitative analysis of OA related degenerative alterations in the joint: MRI Osteoarthritis Knee Score (MOAKS) at BL, weeks 26, 52, and 156","definition_or_measurement_approach":"MOAKS MRI assessment at baseline and weeks 26,52,156."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Potential change from BL for extension strength for the ipsi- and contralateral knee at weeks 26 and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Extension strength testing at baseline and weeks 26 and 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint: Functional 3D-gait analysis at BL and weeks 26 and 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"3D gait analysis at baseline and weeks 26 and 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint:","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
132
Recruitment Window Months
57
Consent Approach
Signed written informed consent prior to initiation of any trial related measure. Participants are adults (50-80 years). No assent procedures for minors described. No information on age-specific documents or languages provided.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
132

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-01-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-03-2024
Processing Time Days
49
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
132

Sites

Site Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Department Name
Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie (CMSC)
Principal Investigator Name
Tobias Winkler
Principal Investigator Email
tobias.winkler@charite.de
Contact Person Name
Tobias Winkler
Contact Person Email
tobias.winkler@charite.de
Number Of Participants
132

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Germany

Third parties

  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1,12,6,7,8","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Labor Berlin Charite Vivantes GmbH","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties code: 4","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR (Augustenburger Platz address)","duties_or_roles":"Biomarker analysis; and code 4","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR (Chariteplatz contact)","duties_or_roles":"3D gait analysis","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Finland","full_name":"University Of Oulu","duties_or_roles":"Biomarker analysis; and code 4","organisation_type":"Educational Institution"}
  • {"country":"Austria","full_name":"Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitaet Salzburg","duties_or_roles":"MRI assessment","organisation_type":"Educational Institution"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR (becat-gmp)","duties_or_roles":"Storage and delivery of the IMP to the trial site","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"Nordic Bioscience A/S","duties_or_roles":"Biomarker analysis","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR (genetic profiling contact)","duties_or_roles":"Genetic profiling","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
PLX-PAD (sponsorProductCode PLX-PAD / prodName associated with EMIPLACEL)
Active Substance
EMIPLACEL
Modality
Cell therapy
Routes Of Administration
INJECTION
Route
INJECTION
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus: 1; euMpNumber PRD8045341; MIA number IMP11566/00001
Investigational Product Name
Placebo (has the same composition as the tested IMP with the exception of the active substance (PLX-PAD cells))
Modality
Other
Authorisation Status
Described as 'is not authorized' in product description; MIA number IMP11566/00001 referenced
Investigational Product Name
Cetirizin-ratiopharm® bei Allergien Filmtabletten
Active Substance
CETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation present (marketingAuthNumber: 47299.00.00; prodAuthStatus: 2; euMpNumber PRD599241)

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