Clinical trial • Phase III • Endocrinology|Rare Disease

PEGVALIASE (pegvaliase) for Phenylketonuria

Phase III trial of PEGVALIASE (pegvaliase) for Phenylketonuria.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Endocrinology|Rare Disease
Trial Disease
Phenylketonuria
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Paediatric Trial
Yes
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
12-06-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
04-07-2024

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, active: pegvaliase (palynziq) subcutaneous injections (product strengths listed: 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg formulations). comparator arm: diet-only control (no investigational drug). dose schedules not specified in the provided data. Phase III trial across 3 sites in Germany.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Active: Pegvaliase (Palynziq) subcutaneous injections (product strengths listed: 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg formulations). Comparator arm: Diet-only control (no investigational drug). Dose schedules not specified in the provided data.
Target Sample Size
51
Trial Duration For Participant
215

Eligibility

Recruits 51 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
Females with childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening/Run-in and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study.
Vulnerable Population
Adolescent participants (ages 12-17) are included; assent and parental/guardian consent procedures are in place (adolescent assent and parent/guardian consent forms listed). An adult (≥18 years) observer must be identified to observe study drug administration and for ≥1 hour post-administration. Subject information/consent and assent documents are provided (documents include German (DE) and English versions as indicated in document titles).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Is 12 to 17 years old (US), inclusive, and 12 to 15 years old, (ex-US), inclusive, at the start of the Screening / Run in Period (Day 28)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diagnosis of PKU and failure to maintain recommended blood Phe levels on existing management (defined as failed both sapropterin dihydrochloride treatment and Phe-restricted diet) demonstrated by 2 blood Phe concentration measurements > 600 µmol/L during the Screening/Run-in Period (7 to 10 days in between blood Phe assessments) and average blood Phe concentration > 600 µmol/L over the past 12 months (per available data)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Willing and able to maintain and adjust dietary and medical protein food intake according to the study protocol and under the supervision of study dietician or adequately trained designee per investigator during study participation."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- If on medication for ADHD, depression, or other psychiatric disorder, stable dose of medication for ≥ 8 weeks prior to enrollment and willing to maintain stable dose unless a change is medically indicated."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- An adult (≥ 18 years of age) has been identified who is willing and competent to observe the participant during study drug administration and for a minimum of 1 hour following administration."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Able and willing to comply with all study procedures."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Generally in good health, as evidenced by physical examination, clinical laboratory evaluations (hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis), and electrocardiogram (ECG) tests performed at Screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Males and females are eligible to participate in this clinical study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Females with childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening/Run-in and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Have a history of a severe systemic hypersensitivity reaction or recurrence of a mild to moderate acute systemic hypersensitivity reaction to any of the excipients or another PEGylated medicinal product."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Taking any of the prohibited medications outlined in Section 6.8.1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Previous treatment with pegvaliase."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of any medication that is intended to treat PKU, including the use of large neutral amino acids, within 14 days prior to the administration of study drug on Day 1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use or planned use of any injectable drugs containing polyethylene glycol (PEG; other than pegvaliase), including medroxyprogesterone injection, within 3 months prior to the start of Screening/Run-in and during study participation with the exception of COVID-19 vaccinations (Section 6.8.1)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- A history of organ transplantation or on chronic immunosuppressive therapy."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety will be evaluated by assessment of AEs, SAEs, laboratory test results (chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis), vital signs physical examination, ECG and anti-BMN165 immunogenicity test results","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety assessed by monitoring adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), laboratory tests (chemistry, hematology, urinalysis), vital signs, physical examination, ECG, and anti-BMN165 (immunogenicity) test results."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in total dietary protein intake (ie, medical food and/or intact food).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as change from baseline in total dietary protein intake (including medical food and/or intact food) per available dietary assessments."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Plasma sample for trough PK","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Collection of plasma samples at trough timepoints to characterize pharmacokinetics (PK) parameters."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
51
Recruitment Window Months
56
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained from parent/guardian; adolescent assent obtained for adolescent participants (separate adolescent assent and parent/guardian consent documents listed). Adult observer (≥18 years) must be identified to observe dosing and post-dose period. Subject information and consent/assent documents exist in English and German as indicated by document titles.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
3
Total Number Of Participants
51

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
16-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-12-2024
Processing Time Days
245
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
11

Sites

Site Name
Center For Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine Of The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Department Name
#0020: Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin
Principal Investigator Name
Julia Hennermann
Principal Investigator Email
julia.hennermann@unimedizin-mainz.de
Contact Person Name
Julia Hennermann
Site Name
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Department Name
#1244: Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin
Principal Investigator Name
Ania Muntau
Principal Investigator Email
muntau@uke.de
Contact Person Name
Ania Muntau
Contact Person Email
muntau@uke.de
Site Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Department Name
#1687: Pädiatrie
Principal Investigator Name
Natalie Weinhold
Principal Investigator Email
natalie.weinhold@charite.de
Contact Person Name
Natalie Weinhold
Contact Person Email
natalie.weinhold@charite.de

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

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

Contract research organisations

Name
Icon Development Solutions LLC
Responsibilities
Immunogenicity
Name
Parexel International (IRL) Limited
Responsibilities
codes: 1,12
Name
PPD International Holdings LLC
Responsibilities
Clinical chemistry and haematology

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Icon Development Solutions LLC","duties_or_roles":"Immunogenicity","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Greenwood Genetic Center Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Genotyping","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Parexel International (IRL) Limited","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,12","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Alturas Analytics Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Primary/ surrogate endpoint test","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"3","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eurofins Viracor Biopharma Services Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Immunogenicity","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Belgium","full_name":"PPD International Holdings LLC","duties_or_roles":"Clinical chemistry and haematology","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Arup Laboratories Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Analytical Chemistry","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Palynziq 2.5 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
PEGVALIASE (pegvaliase)
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS USE
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation present (EU/1/19/1362/001)
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
2.5 mg
Maximum Dose
10 mg
Investigational Product Name
Palynziq 10 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
PEGVALIASE (pegvaliase)
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS USE
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation present (EU/1/19/1362/002)
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
10 mg
Maximum Dose
10 mg
Investigational Product Name
Palynziq 20 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
PEGVALIASE (pegvaliase)
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS USE
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation present (EU/1/19/1362/003)
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
20 mg
Maximum Dose
20 mg

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