Clinical trial • Phase II • Neurology|Rare Disease

Inebilizumab for Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)

Phase II trial of Inebilizumab for Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). open-label, none/not specified-controlled. 15 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology|Rare Disease
Trial Disease
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
10-04-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
14-05-2024

Trial design

open-label, none/not specified-controlled Phase II trial in Poland, Spain, Sweden and others.

Open Label
Yes
Comparator
None/Not specified
Target Sample Size
15
Trial Duration For Participant
560

Eligibility

Recruits 15 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
Females who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or who intend to become pregnant at any time from screening until 6 months after the final dose of IP
Vulnerable Population
Pediatric population (subjects aged 2 to <18 years). Consent must be obtained from the subject's legally authorized representative in accordance with regional laws/regulations and the subject's assent when applicable. Age‑appropriate assent and information/ICF documents are provided (assent/ICF templates for ages 2-5, 6-11, 12-17 and parent/guardian ICFs are included in the study documentation).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Written informed consent and any locally required data privacy authorization obtained from the subject's legally authorized representative in accordance with regional laws or regulations and the subject's assent, when applicable, prior to performing any protocolrelated procedures.\n- 2. Male or female subjects, minimum body weight of 15 kg, age 2 to < 18 years at the time of screening.\n- 3. Positive serum anti-AQP4-IgG result at screening (verified by the XML File Identifier: /BYZ1q6d7Yxs391VjDKysjqZIlE=Page 11/27 central laboratory) and diagnosed with NMOSD\n- 4. Documented history of one or more NMOSD acute relapses within the last year, or 2 or more NMOSD acute relapses within 2 years prior to screening.\n- 5. Female subjects of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a nonsterilized male partner must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception from screening until 6 months after the final dose of investigational product (IP)\n- 6. Nonsterilized male subjects who are sexually active with a female partner of childbearing potential must agree to use a male condom from Day 1 until 3 months after the final dose of IP."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with the evaluation or administration of the IP or interpretation of subject safety or study results\n- 2. Concurrent/previous enrollment in another clinical study involving an investigational treatment within 4 weeks or 5 published half-lives of the investigational treatment, whichever is the longer, prior to Day 1\n- 3. Females who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or who intend to become pregnant at any time from screening until 6 months after the final dose of IP\n- 4. Known history of allergy or reaction to any component of the IP formulation or history of anaphylaxis following any biologic therapy \n- 5. Evidence of alcohol, drug, or chemical abuse, or a recent history of such abuse < 1 year prior to Day 1\n- 6. Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to screening\n- 7. Spontaneous or induced abortion, still or live birth, or pregnancy ≤ 4 weeks prior to screening\n- 8. Evidence of significant hepatic, renal, or metabolic dysfunction or significant hematological abnormality\n- 9. B-cell counts < one-half of the lower limit of normal (LLN) for age according to the central laboratory\n- 10. Receipt of the following at any time prior to Day 1: a. Alemtuzumab b. Total lymphoid irradiation c. Bone marrow transplant d. T-cell vaccination therapy \n- 11. Receipt of rituximab or any experimental B-cell depleting agent within 6 months prior to screening unless B-cell counts have returned to ≥ one-half the LLN.\n- 12. Receipt of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) within one month prior to Day 1\n- 13. Receipt of any of the following within 2 months prior to Day 1: a. Cyclosporine b. Methotrexate c. Mitoxantrone d. Cyclophosphamide e. Tocilizumab f. Satralizumab g. Eculizumab \n- 14. Receipt of natalizumab (Tysabri®) within 6 months prior to Day 1\n- 15. Severe drug allergic history or anaphylaxis to 2 or more food products or medicine\n- 16. Diagnosed with a concurrent autoimmune disease that is uncontrolled (unless approved by the medical monitor)\n- 17. Receipt of any of the following: a. Any live or attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to Day 1 b. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine within one year of screening c. Blood transfusion within 4 weeks prior to screening or during screening\n- 18. Clinically significant serious active or chronic viral, bacterial, or fungal infection that requires treatment with anti-infectives, within 2 months prior to Day 1\n- 19. Known history of congenital or acquired immunodeficiency that predisposes the subject to infection\n- 20. Positive test for chronic hepatitis B infection at screening\n- 21. Positive test for hepatitis C virus antibody\n- 22. Negative test for varicella zoster virus (VZV)-IgG\n- 23. History of cancer, apart from squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin treated with documented success of curative therapy > 3 months prior to Day 1\n- 24. History of active or latent tuberculosis\n- 25. For subjects who may undergo MRI scans: Unable to undergo an MRI scan (eg, hypersensitivity to Gd containing MRI contrast agents, implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, or other metallic objects on or inside the body that limit performing MRI scans), or unable to tolerate or comply with the MRI procedure."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 1. PK parameters, including maximum observed concentration (Cmax), area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to 14 days post dose (AUC0-14d) and from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-inf), systemic clearance, terminal elimination half-life (t½), and volume of distribution at steady state (Vss)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measurement of plasma PK parameters (Cmax, AUC0-14d, AUC0-inf, systemic clearance, terminal t½, Vss) from blood samples collected per protocol and analysed by central laboratory/PK assays."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 2. CD20-positive B-cell counts on Days 1, 8, 15, 29, 57, 85, 113, 155, and 197","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Enumeration of CD20-positive B cells at specified timepoints (Days 1, 8, 15, 29, 57, 85, 113, 155, 197) using laboratory cell-count assays (central laboratory)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 3. Safety and tolerability assessments, including incidence of adverse events (AEs)/serious adverse events (SAEs)/adverse events of special interest (AESIs) and changes in laboratory parameters and vital signs","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Collection and reporting of AEs/SAEs/AESIs throughout the study, periodic laboratory tests, and vital signs assessments per schedule to assess safety and tolerability."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 1. Disease activity endpoints include: − Time to first relapse − Proportion of relapse-free subjects − Annualized relapse rate","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-event analysis for time to first relapse; calculation of proportion of subjects without relapse; calculation of annualized relapse rate from recorded relapse events per subject-year."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 2. HRQoL endpoints include: − Change in Euro Quality of Life-5 Dimension Youth (EQ-5D-Y) score − Change in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in EQ-5D-Y and PedsQL scores assessed at scheduled visits using validated questionnaires."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 3. Change in visual acuity","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of visual acuity changes from baseline using standard ophthalmologic visual acuity testing."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 4. Change in EDSS","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score assessed by qualified assessors per schedule."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 5. Presence of anti-drug antibody (ADA)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of immunogenicity by measuring anti-drug antibodies (ADA) in blood samples using validated assays."}

Recruitment

Digital Remote Recruitment
Yes
Planned Sample Size
15
Recruitment Window Months
55
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained from the subject's legally authorized representative in accordance with regional laws/regulations; subject assent obtained when applicable. Age-specific assent/ICF documents are provided (assent templates for 2-5 yrs, 6-11 yrs, 12-17 yrs and parent/guardian ICFs). Public and site-facing consent/assent documents available in multiple country-specific languages (English, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, French as per uploaded ICF/assent documents). Telephone pre-ICF data-consent forms are used for pre-screening contact.

Methods

  • HCP referral letters (documents include HCP-Referral-Letter files) to engage treating clinicians for patient identification (country-specific versions available).
  • Patient letters and information leaflets (Patient-Letter and Understanding the I-CAN-Study) provided to potential participants/families (country-specific materials available e.g., ES, PL, SE, NL, FRA).
  • Investigator-facing materials and site flip-charts (IA-Flip-Chart, Study Schedule Planners) to support site-based recruitment and information delivery.
  • Scout pre-ICF telephone contact (Scout-Pre-ICF-Telephone-Data-Consent documents) indicating telephone pre-screening/consent procedures for initial contact and data consent.
  • Managed patient support/concierge services (third-party patient concierge and travel/transportation services listed among sponsor third parties) to facilitate participation and visits.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
5
Total Number Of Participants
5

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
20-05-2024
Processing Time Days
24
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne
Department Name
Klinika Neurologii Rozwojowej
Principal Investigator Name
Maria Mazurkiewicz-Bełdzińska
Principal Investigator Email
mmazur@gumed.edu.pl
Contact Person Name
Maria Mazurkiewicz-Bełdzińska
Contact Person Email
mmazur@gumed.edu.pl
Number Of Participants
1

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
14-05-2024
Processing Time Days
18
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Sant Joan De Deu Barcelona Hospital
Department Name
Neuroimmunology Unit
Principal Investigator Name
Thais Armangue Salvador
Principal Investigator Email
thais.armangue@sjd.es
Contact Person Name
Thais Armangue Salvador
Contact Person Email
thais.armangue@sjd.es
Number Of Participants
1

Sweden

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
14-05-2024
Processing Time Days
18
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Karolinska University Hospital
Department Name
Mottagning for neurologi, Astrid Lindgrens Barnsjukhus, Karolinska vagen 37A, 171 76 Stockholm
Principal Investigator Name
Ronny Wickstrom
Principal Investigator Email
ronny.wickstrom@ki.se
Contact Person Name
Ronny Wickstrom
Contact Person Email
ronny.wickstrom@ki.se
Number Of Participants
1

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-05-2024
Processing Time Days
21
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Pediatric Neurology Department
Principal Investigator Name
Kumaran DEIVA
Principal Investigator Email
Kumaran.deiva@aphp.fr
Contact Person Name
Kumaran DEIVA
Contact Person Email
Kumaran.deiva@aphp.fr
Number Of Participants
1

Netherlands

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
14-05-2024
Processing Time Days
18
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
1

Sites

Site Name
Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam (Erasmus MC)
Department Name
Neurologie
Principal Investigator Name
R.F. (Rinze) Neuteboom
Principal Investigator Email
r.neuteboom@erasmusmc.nl
Contact Person Name
R.F. (Rinze) Neuteboom
Contact Person Email
r.neuteboom@erasmusmc.nl
Number Of Participants
1

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Horizon Therapeutics Ireland Designated Activity Company
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Ireland

Contract research organisations

Name
PPD Development L.P.
Responsibilities
Clinical operations, patient concierge services, safety reporting and other operational roles (sponsor duties codes: 1,12,15,5,6,8)
Name
PPD Slovak Republic s.r.o.
Responsibilities
Global clinical supplies, safety reporting (PVG) and operational support
Name
Icon Development Solutions Limited
Responsibilities
PVG services and DSUR submission support
Name
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC
Responsibilities
Patient concierge services
Name
Suvoda LLC
Responsibilities
IRT software and services
Name
Scout Clinical
Responsibilities
Patient travel and expenses management
Name
Jumo Health USA Inc.
Responsibilities
Educational materials and patient/site flyers management

Third parties

  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Fisher Clinical Services GmbH","duties_or_roles":"This site is responsible for certification of each IMP including placebo","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Israel","full_name":"Transcom Global Ltd.","duties_or_roles":"Educational services patient","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"PPD Development L.P.","duties_or_roles":"Patient concierge service; additional operational roles (sponsor duties codes: 1,12,5,6,8)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Slovakia","full_name":"PPD Slovak Republic s.r.o.","duties_or_roles":"Global Clinical Supplies, Safety Reporting (PVG); operational roles","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"IRT software and services","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Icon Development Solutions Limited","duties_or_roles":"PVG services to support study; DSUR submission","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Jumo Health USA Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Educational services (patient/site flyers/sheets) management services","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Scout Clinical","duties_or_roles":"Patient travel, ground transportation and expense management services","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC","duties_or_roles":"Patient concierge service","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
INEBILIZUMAB
Active Substance
Inebilizumab
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
Direct intravenous injection
Route
Direct intravenous injection
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus: 2; marketingAuthNumber: -
Frequency
Dosing on Day 1 and Day 15; one subsequent dose on Day 197 (Week 28); subjects who continue treatment receive inebilizumab every 6 months thereafter in the managed access program
Maximum Dose
Max daily dose 300 mg; max total dose 900 mg (dose UOM mg as provided)

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