Clinical trial • Phase II • Haematology

Luspatercept for Inherited anemias

Phase II trial of Luspatercept for Inherited anemias. None/Not specified-controlled. 45 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Haematology
Trial Disease
Inherited anemias
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
01-07-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
24-10-2025

Trial design

None/Not specified-controlled Phase II trial in Italy, France.

Comparator
None/Not specified
Target Sample Size
45
Trial Duration For Participant
364

Eligibility

Recruits 45 isVulnerablePopulationSelected: true; Inclusion requires participants to be "willing and able to give written informed consent"; exclusion criteria exclude "Any medical or psychiatric contraindication that would prevent the patient from understanding and signing the informed consent form." Specific vulnerable groups excluded include "Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision" and "Persons subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice)". Subject information and informed consent forms are available (documents listed include L1_SIS and ICF adults in Italian and French, L1_SIS and ICF child, and L1_SIS and ICF pregnancy)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Women who are or could become pregnant or who are currently breastfeeding.
Vulnerable Population
isVulnerablePopulationSelected: true; Inclusion requires participants to be "willing and able to give written informed consent"; exclusion criteria exclude "Any medical or psychiatric contraindication that would prevent the patient from understanding and signing the informed consent form." Specific vulnerable groups excluded include "Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision" and "Persons subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice)". Subject information and informed consent forms are available (documents listed include L1_SIS and ICF adults in Italian and French, L1_SIS and ICF child, and L1_SIS and ICF pregnancy).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Patient affected with a rare constitutional anemia including. : ✔constitutional non syndromic sideroblastic anemia (CSA) including those due to germline mutation in ALAS2, SLC25A38, SLC19A2, GLRX5, HSPA9 and also more rare cases with other mutations. . Patients without genetic diagnosis (currently up to 30% of CSa patients may be included after approval of PI and geneticists ✔constitutional dyserythropïetic anemias CDA (type I and II) Diamond-Blackfan anemia not requiring regular transfusion support (NTD-DBA) (therapeutic independence or with continuous steroid therapy); 2 subgroups should be considered: RPS19 versus other genetic subgroups (mainly RPL5, RPL11 and RPS26 variants). Inclusions will be considered in order to have at least 3 patients in each subgroup before to expand inclusions\n- Male subjects must: Have agreed to use a condom, defined as a male latex condom or nonlatex condom NOT made out of natural (animal) membrane (eg, polyurethane), during sexual contact with a pregnant female or a FCBP while participating in the study, during dose interruptions, and for at least 12 weeks following IP discontinuation, even if he had undergone a successful vasectomy\n- For diseases of the three subtypes (CSA, CDA, and DBA-NTD), diagnosis must be supported genetically by presence of ACMG class 4 or 5 variant(s).\n- Age ≥18 years at the first screening\n- For CSA and CDA, both Transfusion dependent (TD) patients and Non Transfusion dependent (TD) patients may be included: ✔TD patients: transfusion-dependency definition is: 6 to 20 units of packed red cells within previous 24 weeks with no transfusion-free period of > 56 days (except for DBA patients for whom transfusion dependency is a factor of exclusion) ✔NTD patients: patients must have significant anemia e.g. hemoglobin < 10.5 gr/dl (average of at least 2 Hb measurements separated by a minimum of 7 days during screening period) occasional transfusion aloowed if ≤ 5 red-cell units per 24 weeks and red blood cell transfusion free > 8 weeks before inclusion\n- Adequate renal function, defined by creatinine less than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal, creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min (MDRD formula).\n- Adequate liver function, defined by transaminases and gamma-glutamyl transferase less than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.\n- ECOG performance status 0-2 at the time of screening.\n- Be willing and able to give written informed consent and to comply to all study procedures for the duration of the study.\n- A FCBP (female of childbearing potential) for this study was defined as a sexually mature woman who: (1) had not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or (2) had not been naturally postmenopausal (amenorrhea following cancer therapy did not rule out childbearing potential) for at least 24 consecutive months (ie, has had menses at any time in the preceding 24 consecutive months). A FCBP participating in the study must: oHave had 2 negative pregnancy tests as verified by the investigator prior to starting the Investigational Product (IP) (unless the screening pregnancy test was done within 72 hours of Cycle 1 Day 1). She must have had agreed to ongoing a monthly pregnancy testing during the course of the study and after EOT oIf sexually active, agreed to have used, and been able to comply with, highly effective contraception** without interruption, 5 weeks prior to starting IP, during treatment with IP (including dose interruptions), and for 12 weeks after discontinuation of IP. ** Highly effective contraception was defined in this protocol as the following (information also appeared in the ICF): Hormonal contraception (eg, birth control pills, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring), intrauterine device, tubal ligation (tying your tubes), or a partner with a vasectomy"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- DBA patients with transfusion dependency or DBA patients with non RPS19, RPS26, RPL5 or RPL11 genotype or without gene identification\n- Known HIV infection or active hepatitis B or C.\n- Women who are or could become pregnant or who are currently breastfeeding.\n- Any medical or psychiatric contraindication that would prevent the patient from understanding and signing the informed consent form.\n- Patient eligible at short or medium term for allogeneic stem cell transplantation.\n- Known allergies to luspatercept or any of its excipients\n- No affiliation to a health insurance system\n- For men and women of reproductive potential: unwillingness to be abstinent or use double anticonception during the trial period.\n- Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision\n- Persons subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice)\n- For patients with CSA and no established genetic diagnosis, acquired sideroblastic anemia and SF3B1 variant should be excluded with non RPS19, RPS26, RPL5 or RPL11 genotype or without gene identification\n- Severe infection or any other uncontrolled severe condition.\n- Uncontrolled hypertension\n- Significant cardiac disease - NYHA Class III or IV or having suffered a myocardial infarction in the last 6 months.\n- Use of investigational agents within 30 days or any anticancer therapy (including IMiD) within 2 weeks before the study entry. The patient must have recovered at least a grade 1 from all acute toxicity from any previous therapy.\n- Use of EPO within 4 weeks of study entry\n- Active cancer or cancer during the year prior to trial entry other than basal cell carcinoma, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast.\n- Patient already enrolled in another therapeutic trial of an investigational drug."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- the proportion of patients who achieve an erythroid response, defined as a reduction in the transfusion burden of at least 33% from baseline (the 12-week period before the first dose of luspatercept) during 12 weeks plus a reduction of at least 2 red cell units over this 12-week interval.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Erythroid response defined as ≥33% reduction in transfusion burden from baseline (baseline = 12-week period before first dose) during a 12-week interval plus a reduction of at least 2 red cell units over that 12-week interval."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- The proportion of patients with a mean hemoglobin concentration increase of 1.0 g/dL or higher from baseline over a continuous 12-week interval in the absence of red blood cell transfusions","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Mean hemoglobin increase ≥1.0 g/dL from baseline measured over a continuous 12-week interval without red blood cell transfusions."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients with a reduction in the transfusion burden of at least 33% from baseline during weeks 13 through 24 plus a reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over this 12-week interval,","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Reduction ≥33% in transfusion burden from baseline during weeks 13–24 plus reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over that 12-week interval."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients with a reduction in the transfusion burden of at least 50% from baseline during weeks 13 through 24 plus a reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over this 12-week interval,","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Reduction ≥50% in transfusion burden from baseline during weeks 13–24 plus reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over that 12-week interval."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients with a reduction in the transfusion burden of at least 33% from baseline during weeks 37 through 48 plus a reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over this 12-week interval","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Reduction ≥33% in transfusion burden from baseline during weeks 37–48 plus reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over that 12-week interval."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of patients with a reduction in the transfusion burden of at least 50% from baseline during weeks 37 through 48 plus a reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over this 12-week interval","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Reduction ≥50% in transfusion burden from baseline during weeks 37–48 plus reduction of at least 2 red-cell units over that 12-week interval."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Mean change from baseline in the transfusion burden during weeks 13 through 24 and during weeks 37 through 48","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Mean change from baseline in transfusion burden measured for weeks 13–24 and for weeks 37–48."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
45
Recruitment Window Months
48
Consent Approach
Written informed consent required from participants. Inclusion criterion: "Be willing and able to give written informed consent and to comply to all study procedures for the duration of the study." Exclusion: any medical or psychiatric contraindication preventing understanding/signing the ICF. Subject information and ICF documents listed for adults (Italian and French), a child ICF document and a pregnancy ICF document are present in the dossier (e.g. "L1_ SIS and ICF adults IT", "L1_ SIS and ICF adults_FR", "L1_SIS and ICF child", "L1_SIS and ICF pregnancy"). Pregnancy testing and contraception requirements for FCBP and males are specified in inclusion criteria and are expected to be part of consent procedures.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
6
Total Number Of Participants
45

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
28-08-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-01-2026
Processing Time Days
141
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
SC Ematologia - Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Department Name
Ematologia
Contact Person Name
Bruno Fattizzo

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
06-10-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-01-2026
Processing Time Days
102
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
35

Sites

Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier
Department Name
Hématologie
Contact Person Name
Patricia Aguilar Lartinez
Contact Person Email
p-martinez@chy-montpellier.fr
Site Name
Hôpital Haut Lévêque
Department Name
Service d'Hématologie et thérapie céllulaire
Contact Person Name
Chloé Dhunputh
Contact Person Email
chloe.dhunputh@chu-bordeaux.fr
Site Name
Hôpital Saint Vincent de Paul
Department Name
Onco-hématologie
Contact Person Name
Benjamin Carpentier
Contact Person Email
carpentier.benjamin@ghicl.net
Site Name
Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades
Department Name
Hématologies
Contact Person Name
Olivier Hermine
Contact Person Email
olivier.hermine@aphp.fr
Site Name
Hopital Saint Louis
Department Name
Service d’Hématologie Séniors
Contact Person Name
Pierre FENAUX
Contact Person Email
pierre.fenaux@aphp.fr

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Eurobloodnet Association
Organisation Type
Patient organisation/association
Country Of Registered Address
France

Third parties

  • {"country":"","full_name":"Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)","duties_or_roles":"Source of monetary support","organisation_type":""}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Reblozyl 25 mg powder for solution for injection
Active Substance
Luspatercept
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Subcutaneous injection
Route
Subcutaneous injection
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/20/1452/001 present)
Orphan Designation
Yes
Maximum Dose
1.25 mg/Kg
Investigational Product Name
Reblozyl 75 mg powder for solution for injection
Active Substance
Luspatercept
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Subcutaneous injection
Route
Subcutaneous injection
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/20/1452/002 present)
Orphan Designation
Yes
Maximum Dose
1.25 mg/Kg

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