Clinical trial • Phase II • Neurology

INEBILIZUMAB for Generalized myasthenia gravis

Phase II trial of INEBILIZUMAB for Generalized myasthenia gravis. open-label. 8 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology
Trial Disease
Generalized myasthenia gravis
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
03-10-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
09-02-2026

Trial design

open-label Phase II trial in Italy, Poland, France and others.

Open Label
Yes
Target Sample Size
8

Eligibility

Recruits 8 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
Participants of childbearing potential unwilling to use protocol-specified method of contraception see (Section 11.5) during treatment and for an additional 6 months after the last dose of investigational product.
Vulnerable Population
Pediatric population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected = true). Study enrolls children aged 2 to <18 years. Age-specific subject information and informed consent/assent documents are provided (examples in documents list: L1 SIS and ICF Child, L1 SIS and ICF Adolescent, L1 SIS and ICF Parent/Legal Guardian, Pre-Adolescent Assent 11-14 years old, Adolescent Assent 15-18 years old), indicating parental/guardian consent and age-appropriate assent will be used.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Age ≥ 2 to < 18 years of age on the day of enrollment.\n- \"Diagnosis of gMG defined as: Positive serologic test for anti-AChR or anti-MuSK Ab titers as confirmed at screening (1 retest allowed), and; At least 1 of the following: History of abnormal neuromuscular transmission test results demonstrated by single-fiber electromyography or repetitive nerve stimulation; or; History of positive anticholinesterase test (eg, edrophonium chloride test); or Participant demonstrated improvement in gMG signs on oral cholinesterase inhibitors, as assessed by the treating physician; or Clinical syndrome consistent with a diagnosis of gMG, and not otherwise explained by another condition.\"\n- Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Clinical Classification Class II, III, or IV at the time of screening.\n- Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis score of 11 or greater at screening.\n- \"Participants may enter the study on: (1) Corticosteroids only, with no dose increase within 4 weeks prior to screening, or (2) One allowed non-steroidal immunosuppressive therapies (IST) (azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, or mycophenolic acid) with continuous use for at least 6 months prior to screening and no dose increase within 4 months prior to screening, or Combination of (1) corticosteroids with no dose increase within 4 weeks prior to screening and (2) one allowed non-steroidal IST with continuous use for at least 6 months prior to screening and no dose increase within 4 months prior to screening.\"\n- \"Participants may enter the study on a stable dose of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (pyridostigmine dose). The acetylcholinesterase inhibitor dose must have been stable for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment.\""}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Thymectomy within 12 months prior to baseline (day 1) visit or planned thymectomy during the duration of the treatment period.\n- \"Unresected thymoma. Note: Participants with benign thymoma resected > 12 months prior to screening may enroll. Benign is defined as no known metastases and no extension into or beyond the capsule on pathological examination. Imaging to evaluate for thymoma must have been performed prior to screening per standard of care.\"\n- Hospitalization for any reason < 30 days prior to screening.\n- Current or recent gMG exacerbation that has not returned to baseline/resolved within at least 30 days prior to screening.\n- History of recurrent significant infections (eg, requiring hospitalization or IV antibiotics).\n- \"Receipt of any biologic B-cell-depleting therapy (eg, rituximab, ocrelizumab, obinutuzumab, ofatumumab, inebilizumab) or any experimental B-cell-depleting agent in the 6 months prior to screening.\"\n- \"Receipt of any other mAb or large molecule biologic, including but not limited to FcRn inhibitors, anti-TNF mAbs, anti-JAK Stat mAbs, and complement inhibitors within 6 months prior to screening.\"\n- Receipt within the 4 weeks prior to screening: Live attenuated vaccine (administration of inactivated [killed] vaccine is acceptable); Blood transfusion\n- \"Participants of childbearing potential unwilling to use protocol-specified method of contraception see (Section 11.5) during treatment and for an additional 6 months after the last dose of investigational product.\""}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- \"Pharmacokinetic parameters, including maximum observed concentration (Cmax), area under the concentration-time curve (AUC), halflife (t1/2), clearance (CL) and volume of distribution at steady state (Vss)\"","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Pharmacokinetic parameters measured from concentration‑time data (Cmax, AUC, t1/2, CL, Vss) as listed in the endpoint."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in cluster of differentiation 20 (CD20)+ B-cell counts","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in CD20+ B-cell counts (as stated)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- \"Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events, treatment-emergent serious adverse events, adverse events of interest\"","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence (frequency) of treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events and AEs of interest as captured during treatment."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Changes in laboratory parameters","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Laboratory parameter changes from baseline as monitored in scheduled assessments."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Changes in vital signs","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Changes from baseline in vital signs measured during scheduled assessments."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in QMG score as specified."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in MG-ADL score as specified."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Presence of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of presence of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) as specified."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
8
Recruitment Window Months
49
Consent Approach
Informed consent will be obtained from parent(s)/legal guardian(s); age-appropriate assent obtained from pediatric participants where applicable. Subject information and informed consent/assent forms are provided for child, adolescent, parent/legal guardian and withdrawal scenarios (examples: L1 SIS and ICF Child, L1 SIS and ICF Adolescent, L1 SIS and ICF Parent Legal Guardian, Pre-Adolescent Assent 11-14 years old, Adolescent Assent 15-18 years old). Documents are available in multiple languages as indicated by document language suffixes (examples include ENG, ES, FR, IT, PL).

Methods

  • Recruitment arrangements documents filed (document titles include 'K1 Recruitment arrangements For Publication' and variants) indicating planned formal recruitment procedures.
  • Physician-facing referral letters (document: 'K2_Recruitment material_Referral letter_Physician Facing_For Publication' and 'K2_Recruitment material Dr to Dr Letter_For Publication') — channel: physician-to-physician referral; target audience: treating physicians/clinicians.
  • GP/Primary care letter approach (document titles include 'Other subject information material GP letter FP' and 'GP letter' variants) — channel: GP letters; target audience: general practitioners to refer eligible pediatric patients.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
7
Total Number Of Participants
4

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
03-11-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-02-2026
Processing Time Days
99
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Meyer IRCCS
Department Name
Neuroscienze e genetica medica
Principal Investigator Name
Renzo Guerrini
Principal Investigator Email
r.guerrini@meyer.it
Contact Person Name
Renzo Guerrini
Contact Person Email
r.guerrini@meyer.it
Site Name
Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu
Department Name
Unita Operativa Complessa Malattie Muscolari e Neurodegenerative
Principal Investigator Name
Michela Catteruccia
Principal Investigator Email
michela.catteruccia@opbg.net
Contact Person Name
Michela Catteruccia
Contact Person Email
michela.catteruccia@opbg.net

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
09-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
09-02-2026
Processing Time Days
31
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Lech Szczechowski, Wielospecjalistyczna Poradnia Lekarska "Synapsis"
Principal Investigator Name
Katarzyna Smilowska
Principal Investigator Email
kasia.smilowska@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Katarzyna Smilowska
Contact Person Email
kasia.smilowska@gmail.com
Site Name
Medicover Integrated Clinical Services Sp. z o.o.
Principal Investigator Name
Lukasz Rzepinski
Principal Investigator Email
lukasz.rzepinski@mics.medicover.com
Contact Person Name
Lukasz Rzepinski

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-11-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-02-2026
Processing Time Days
76
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Service Nephrologie pediatrique
Principal Investigator Name
Kumaran DEIVA
Principal Investigator Email
kumaran.deiva@aphp.fr
Contact Person Name
Kumaran DEIVA
Contact Person Email
kumaran.deiva@aphp.fr

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
13-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
11-02-2026
Processing Time Days
29
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Sant Joan De Deu Barcelona
Department Name
Servicio de Neurologia
Principal Investigator Name
Andres Nascimento Osorio
Principal Investigator Email
andres.nascimento@sjd.es
Contact Person Name
Andres Nascimento Osorio
Contact Person Email
andres.nascimento@sjd.es
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Y Politecnico La Fe
Department Name
Servicio de Neurologia
Principal Investigator Name
Rafael Sivera Mascaro
Principal Investigator Email
sivera_raf@gva.es
Contact Person Name
Rafael Sivera Mascaro
Contact Person Email
sivera_raf@gva.es

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Amgen Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
PPD Development LP
Responsibilities
[4]
Name
Almac Clinical Technologies LLC
Responsibilities
[3]
Name
Q Squared Solutions Limited
Responsibilities
[4]
Name
Labcorp Central Laboratory Services SARL
Responsibilities
[4]

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Mayo Collaborative Services LLC","duties_or_roles":"[4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Veeva Systems Inc.","duties_or_roles":"[6,7,8]","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"France","full_name":"Cerba","duties_or_roles":"[4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Q Squared Solutions Limited","duties_or_roles":"[4]","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Switzerland","full_name":"Labcorp Central Laboratory Services SARL","duties_or_roles":"[4]","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"PPD Development LP","duties_or_roles":"[4]","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Almac Clinical Technologies LLC","duties_or_roles":"[3]","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"France","full_name":"Kayentis","duties_or_roles":"[7]","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Uplizna 100 mg concentrate for solution for infusion
Active Substance
INEBILIZUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS USE
Route
INTRAVENOUS USE
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation EU/1/21/1602/001 (Authorised)

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