Clinical trial • Phase IV • Gastroenterology

HUMAN ALPHA1-PROTEINASE INHIBITOR for Alcohol-associated hepatitis

Phase IV trial of HUMAN ALPHA1-PROTEINASE INHIBITOR for Alcohol-associated hepatitis.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Gastroenterology
Trial Disease
Alcohol-associated hepatitis
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme | Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
12-09-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
15-01-2025

Trial design

Standard-of-care (control group); no specific comparator drug name, dose, or schedule stated. Phase IV trial across 1 site in Austria.

Comparator
Standard-of-care (control group); no specific comparator drug name, dose, or schedule stated.
Target Sample Size
16
Trial Duration For Participant
90

Eligibility

Recruits 16 No vulnerable population selected. Participants must provide written informed consent as documented by signature; all participants are ≥18 years of age. No assent process described..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Negative urine pregnancy test, not breastfeeding & agreement to use highly-effective means of contraception during the study. Allowed are sexual abstinence, vasectomized partners (˃3 months previously-vasectomy has to be confirmed by two negative semen analyses) or the consistent and correct use of an approved contraceptive method in accordance with the product label, for example: Barrier method (such as condoms, diaphragm, or cercival cap) used in conjunction with spermicide; intrauterine device; prescription hormonal contraceptive taken or administered via oral (pill), transdermal (patch), subdermal, or IM route. Inclusion criterion 7 only applies to women of childbearing potential (WOCBP)
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable population selected. Participants must provide written informed consent as documented by signature; all participants are ≥18 years of age. No assent process described.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1.\tMale or female patient ≥18 years of age at time of consent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tSevere AAH (Maddrey’s discriminant function score ≥ 32) at screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3.\tNo ACLF or ACLF Grade 1 at screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4.\tDaily average intake of >80 g (men)/>60 g (women) ethanol during the past 3 months (patient reported)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5.\tUnderstands and agrees to comply with the study procedures and provides written informed consent as documented by signature."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6.\tOutpatient or hospitalized patient not being on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7.\tNegative urine pregnancy test, not breastfeeding & agreement to use highly-effective means of contraception during the study. Allowed are sexual abstinence, vasectomized partners (˃3 months previously-vasectomy has to be confirmed by two negative semen analyses) or the consistent and correct use of an approved contraceptive method in accordance with the product label, for example: Barrier method (such as condoms, diaphragm, or cercival cap) used in conjunction with spermicide; intrauterine device; prescription hormonal contraceptive taken or administered via oral (pill), transdermal (patch), subdermal, or IM route. Inclusion criterion 7 only applies to women of childbearing potential (WOCBP)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8.\tMale patients who are sexually active with female partners of childbearing potential must agree to use a condom. Inclusion criterion 8 only applies to male patientswith spermicide and to use one other approved method of highly effective contraception from the time of investigational product administration for at least 90 days after the dose of investigational product and must refrain from sperm donation from Screening through at least 90 days following the last dose of investigational product."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 9.\tAbility to speak and read German to a level which allows fully comprehending the meaning of everything that is said and written."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1.\tUncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus type 1 or 2 (as defined by HbA1c > 10%)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tCorticosteroid use contraindicated."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3.\tViral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, HIV infection, Wilson disease, hemochromatosis, toxic liver injury, Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4.\tParticipation in another interventional clinical study within 6 months prior to screening and/or during study participation."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5.\tPresence of any active malignancy (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) which required treatment within the past 12 months."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6.\tChronic kidney disease receiving dialysis."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7.\tDo Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) order in place."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8.\tIgA deficiency (IgA level <7mg/dL) or known intolerance to A1AT."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 9.\tHistory of liver transplantation or currently listed for liver transplant."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Serum concentration of IL-6 assessed at Visit 2 (Day 8+/-1) in the intervention (A1AT in combination with standard-of-care) and control group (standard-of-care).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as serum concentration of IL-6 at Visit 2 (Day 8 ±1) comparing intervention (A1AT + standard-of-care) and control (standard-of-care)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- The secondary endpoints are: (i) serum A1AT concentration assessed at visit 5 (Day 29+/-3); (ii) incidence of Adverse Events (AEs) from the baseline visit (Day 1) to end of study visit (Day 90+/-7); and (iii) incidence of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from the baseline visit (Day 1) through to end of study visit (Day 90+/-7). CLDQ-D overall and subscale scores.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serum A1AT concentration measured at Visit 5 (Day 29 ±3). Incidence of AEs and SAEs assessed from baseline (Day 1) to End of Study Visit (Day 90 ±7). Health-related quality of life measured using CLDQ-D overall and subscale scores."}

Other endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory endpoints: Clinical disease scores : CLDQ-D overall and subscale scores, MELD, MELD-Na, Child-Pugh-Turcotte, CLIF-C-AD, CLIF-C-OF, CLIF-SOFA score, Maddrey’s discriminant function. Clinical outcome: time to hospital discharge, time to re-hospitalization, time to ICU admission, liver-specific survival and transplant-free survival at End of Study Visit. Serum concentrations of IL-6","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Multiple clinical disease scores (CLDQ-D, MELD, MELD-Na, Child-Pugh, CLIF indices, Maddrey’s) assessed as specified; clinical outcomes measured as time-to-event endpoints (time to discharge, re-hospitalization, ICU admission, liver-specific survival, transplant-free survival at End of Study Visit). Serum IL-6 concentrations also measured (timing specified in protocol)."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
16
Recruitment Window Months
18
Consent Approach
Written informed consent provided by the participant and documented by signature. Participants must be ≥18 years and able to speak and read German to comprehend study materials. A public ICF document is listed ('L1 SIS and ICF adults public'). No assent process described; consent is by the adult participant.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
16

Austria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-11-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
15-01-2025
Processing Time Days
50
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
16

Sites

Site Name
Medizinische Universitaet Innsbruck
Department Name
University Hospital for Internal Medicine I
Principal Investigator Name
Herbert Tilg
Principal Investigator Email
herbert.tilg@i-med.ac.at
Contact Person Name
Herbert Tilg
Contact Person Email
herbert.tilg@i-med.ac.at
Number Of Participants
16

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Medizinische Universitaet Innsbruck
Organisation Type
Educational Institution
Country Of Registered Address
Austria

Third parties

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Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Prolastin 1000 mg, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung
Active Substance
HUMAN ALPHA1-PROTEINASE INHIBITOR
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENIOUS INFUSION
Route
Intravenous infusion
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
120 mg/kg once a week for 4 weeks
Dose Levels
120 mg/kg (weekly for 4 weeks)
Frequency
Once weekly for 4 weeks
Maximum Dose
120 mg/kg (max daily amount reported)
Investigational Product Name
Prednisolon "Nycomed“ 5 mg - Tabletten
Active Substance
PREDNISOLONE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Maximum Dose
40 mg daily (max daily amount reported)
Combination Treatment
Yes

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