Clinical trial • Phase I/II • Immunology | Neurology | Rare Disease

Recombinant mutated extracellular domain of the human acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha1 for Generalised myasthenia gravis | Myasthenia gravis

Phase I/II trial of Recombinant mutated extracellular domain of the human acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha1 for Generalised myasthenia gravis | Myasth…

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Immunology | Neurology | Rare Disease
Trial Disease
Generalised myasthenia gravis | Myasthenia gravis
Trial Stage
Phase I/II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
02-10-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
07-02-2025

Trial design

Randomised, placebo: glucose 5 % "fresenius" solution for infusion (intravenous), used as matching placebo; administered per cohort schedule matching tol2 (iv infusion).-controlled, adaptive Phase I/II trial in Denmark, Germany, Sweden.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo: Glucose 5 % "Fresenius" solution for infusion (intravenous), used as matching placebo; administered per cohort schedule matching TOL2 (IV infusion).
Adaptive
True, adaptive elements include an accelerated dose escalation scheme in the SAD part, cohort expansion rules (cohorts 1–2 initially 3 participants with potential expansion to 6 if PD activity or a Grade 3 AE related to TOL2 occurs), planned dose-escalation across cohorts, and iSRC review/recommendation for cohort expansion and stopping criteria; MAD last cohort may be expanded if no dosing stopping criterion met and recommended by iSRC.
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
42

Eligibility

Recruits 42 Vulnerable population flag is selected. Participants must provide "Provision of signed and dated informed consent to participate in the trial." Country-specific subject information and informed consent forms are provided (documents listed for DK, DEU, SWE). No procedures for assent or parental consent for minors are provided and trial inclusion criteria require ages between 18 and 80, therefore consent is provided by the adult participant..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Participants who are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the course of the trial.
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population flag is selected. Participants must provide "Provision of signed and dated informed consent to participate in the trial." Country-specific subject information and informed consent forms are provided (documents listed for DK, DEU, SWE). No procedures for assent or parental consent for minors are provided and trial inclusion criteria require ages between 18 and 80, therefore consent is provided by the adult participant.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent to participate in the trial."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. Diagnosis of autoimmune MG with generalised muscle weakness meeting the clinical criteria for diagnosis of MG as defined by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Clinical Classification Class II, III, or IVA and likely not in need of a ventilator for the duration of the trial as judged by the Investigator. The confirmation of the diagnosis should be documented and supported by: •\tA positive serologic test for anti-AChR antibodies before or at screening AND • At least 1 of the following 3 tests: o History of abnormal neuromuscular transmission test demonstrated by single fibre electromyography (SFEMG) or repetitive nerve stimulation OR o History of positive cholinesterase inhibitor test with unambiguous effects on ptosis and ocular motility OR o Patient has demonstrated improvement in MG signs on oral cholinesterase inhibitors as assessed by the treating physician."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. MG-ADL score ≥5."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5. Between 18 and 80 years, inclusive, at the day of the first IMP administration."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6. Blood pressure and heart rate (supine) within normal reference ranges or results within acceptable deviations that are judged as not clinically significant by the Investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7. Venous access sufficient to allow blood sampling as per the protocol."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must practice abstinence from heterosexual intercourse (only allowed when this is the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant) or must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception with a failure rate of <1 % to prevent pregnancy from at least 2 weeks prior to the (first) administration of IMP to 4 weeks after the last administration of IMP. In addition, any male partner of a female participant must, unless he has undergone vasectomy, agree to use a condom from the first administration of IMP until 4 weeks after the last administration of IMP. WOCBP must refrain from donating eggs from the first IMP administration until 3 months after the last IMP administration. Male participants must, unless they have undergone previous vasectomy, be willing to use condom or practice sexual abstinence from heterosexual intercourse (only allowed when this is the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant) to prevent pregnancy and drug exposure of a partner and refrain from donating sperm from the first administration of IMP until 3 months after the last administration of IMP. Any female partner of a non-vasectomised male participant who is of childbearing potential must use contraceptive methods with a failure rate of < 1% to prevent pregnancy (see above) from at least 2 weeks prior to the first administration of IMP until 4 weeks after the last administration of IMP."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. Patients with clinically stable MG, and on stable treatment with standard-of-care according to local medical practice, with prior consideration of available options, as determined by the Investigator."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Any type of vaccination within 4 weeks prior to the first administration of IMP."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 21. Use of any prohibited medications as defined in Section 9.6.2. Stable treatment with standard of care such as corticosteroids, 1 immunosuppressive drug with or without concomitant use of corticosteroids, Rituximab and/or cholinesterase inhibitors is allowed as defined in Section 9.6.2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 22. Planned treatment or treatment with another investigational drug unless 3 months, or 5 half-lives and/or PD activity of the investigational drug, whichever is longer have elapsed prior to Day 1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. Any clinically significant new or unstable illness, or significant worsening of ongoing condition, or medical/surgical procedure or trauma, within 4 weeks of the administration of IMP, as determined by the Investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 23. Unwillingness to abstain from participation in any other interventional clinical trial from the screening visit until the end-of-trial visit."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 24. Plasma donation within 1 month of screening or blood donation (or corresponding blood loss) during the last 3 months prior to screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 25. The Investigator considers the participant unlikely to comply with trial procedures, restrictions, and requirements."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. MG patients of Grade I, IVB or V based on MGFA Clinical Classification."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7. Patients with a history, or presence of, a primary or recurrent malignancy including malignant thymoma, or myeloproliferative or lymphoproliferative disorders, unless deemed cured by adequate treatment with no evidence of recurrence for at least 12 months before screening. Patients with completely excised non-melanoma skin cancer (such as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma) or cervical carcinoma in situ may be included in the trial."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8. Thymectomy within 12 months prior to the first administration of IMP or scheduled to occur during the study period."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 9. Any planned major surgery within the duration of the trial."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 13. History of plasmapheresis within 3 months prior to the first administration of IMP."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 10. Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition not related to the treatment of MG including a family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 11. Any positive result at the screening visit for serum hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibodies and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 12. History of administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within 1 month prior to the first administration of IMP."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. Patients with a history of MG crises where ventilator support was needed."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5. Patients with any active infection, including clinically significant chronic or long-standing infections (e.g., stable and/or ongoing for more than 4 weeks), as judged by the Investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6. Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 14. History of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, drug-induced MG, hereditary forms of myasthenic syndrome."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 15. Major congenital defects or history or presence of chronic degenerative, psychiatric, neurological disorder, other serious chronic illness other than MG, or any condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator, might interfere with the patient’s participation in the trial, poses any added risk for the patient, or confounds the assessment of the patient."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 16. Patients with clinically unstable MG, as determined by the Investigator. A >2 point worsening of the MG-ADL score since the last observation will warrant an assessment of the clinical relevance of the deterioration by the Investigator, who will take into consideration both the MG characteristics of the specific patient and the eligibility criteria. The Investigator can engage in a discussion with the medical monitor if deemed appropriate."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 17. History of severe allergy/hypersensitivity or ongoing allergy/hypersensitivity, as judged by the Investigator, or history of hypersensitivity to drugs with a similar chemical structure or class to TOL2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 18. Severe hepatic, renal or cardiac insufficiency at screening defined as: •\tLiver: o Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level ≥2.5xupper limit of normal (ULN) o Total bilirubin ≥2.0xULN • Kidney: estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <30 mL/min/1.73 m2 • Heart: prolonged QTcF (>450 ms), cardiac arrhythmias or any clinically significant abnormalities in the resting ECG, as judged by the Investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 19. Participants who are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the course of the trial."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 20. Any out-of-range safety laboratory results considered as clinically significant according to the Investigator’s judgement."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 with special focus on exacerbation of MG or myasthenic crisis, immune-complex related adverse reactions, CRS, which are considered AEs of special interest (AESIs).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"AEs will be recorded and graded using CTCAE v5.0; special focus on specified AESIs (exacerbation of MG, myasthenic crisis, immune-complex reactions, CRS)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and intensity of local tolerability reactions (infusion site reactions and signs of vascular toxicity).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence and intensity assessed by investigator observation and recording of infusion site reactions and vascular toxicity signs as reported in safety assessments."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time course of local tolerability reactions.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Temporal pattern of onset and resolution of local tolerability reactions recorded over study visits and assessments."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Changes from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), safety laboratory parameters (clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, and urinalysis), physical examination findings and use of concomitant medications including rescue medication.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as change from baseline in scheduled safety assessments: vital signs, ECG, lab tests, physical exams, and recorded concomitant/rescue medication use."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- PK parameters, SAD part •AUClast • Cmax •Tmax If possible: •AUCinf •T1/2(z) •CL •Vz •Vss Dose proportionality after single dose based on AUC and Cmax. PK parameters, MAD part •AUClast •AUCtau •Cmax •Tmax If possible: •T1/2(z) •CL •Vz •Vss •Ctrough from Day 5 Dose proportionality after multiple doses, based on AUC at steady state (AUCtau,ss) and Cmax. Accumulation ratio for AUC and Cmax","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Standard PK analysis: calculation of AUClast, Cmax, Tmax, and where possible AUCinf, T1/2, CL, Vz, Vss; dose proportionality and accumulation ratio assessed from PK concentration-time data in SAD and MAD parts."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Changes from baseline in: •Anti-AChR antibody levels •Anti-drug antibodies (ADAs)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serologic assays to measure anti-AChR antibody titres and anti-drug antibody responses at scheduled timepoints; changes from baseline will be reported."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Changes from baseline in: •Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score •Quantitative-Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score •Myasthenia Gravis Composite score (MGC) •Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life Scale (MGQoL15r [revised version]) score.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Clinical outcome measures will be assessed using standard validated scales (MG-ADL, QMG, MGC, MGQoL15r) with change from baseline computed at scheduled visits."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Discontinuation or reduction in dose of concomitant use of immunosuppressant therapy or symptomatic MG therapy","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Recorded as number and proportion of participants who discontinue or reduce concomitant immunosuppressant or symptomatic MG therapies during the trial period."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
42
Recruitment Window Months
22
Consent Approach
Participants must provide signed and dated informed consent prior to participation. Country-specific subject information sheets and informed consent forms are provided (documents available for Denmark, Germany and Sweden). Consent is obtained from the adult participant; no assent procedures for minors are provided (trial inclusion requires ages 18–80).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
3
Total Number Of Participants
42

Denmark

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
22-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
12-02-2025
Processing Time Days
21
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
14

Sites

Site Name
Rigshospitalet
Department Name
FIH research unit Rigshospitalet Copenhagen, Denmark
Principal Investigator Name
John Vissing
Principal Investigator Email
vissing@rh.dk
Contact Person Name
John Vissing
Contact Person Email
vissing@rh.dk
Number Of Participants
14

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
15-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-02-2025
Processing Time Days
26
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
14

Sites

Site Name
Universitaet Muenster
Department Name
FIH research unit Münster University Hospital Münster
Principal Investigator Name
Jan Lüneman
Principal Investigator Email
jan.luenemann@ukmuenster.de
Contact Person Name
Jan Lüneman
Contact Person Email
jan.luenemann@ukmuenster.de
Number Of Participants
14

Sweden

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
13-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
07-02-2025
Processing Time Days
25
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
14

Sites

Site Name
CTC Clinical Trial Consultants AB
Department Name
CTC
Principal Investigator Name
Erik Rein-Hedin
Principal Investigator Email
erik.rein-hedin@ctc-ab.se
Contact Person Name
Erik Rein-Hedin
Contact Person Email
erik.rein-hedin@ctc-ab.se
Number Of Participants
14

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Toleranzia AB
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Sweden

Contract research organisations

Name
AnRes Clinical ApS
Responsibilities
Listed sponsorDuties codes: 1; contact anna@anresclinical.com
Name
FGK Clinical Research GmbH
Responsibilities
Listed sponsorDuties codes: 1; contact ra.ctis@fgk-cro.com
Name
CTC Clinical Trial Consultants AB
Responsibilities
Listed sponsorDuties codes: 1,10,11,2,5,6,7,8; contact info@ctc-ab.se

Third parties

  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"AnRes Clinical ApS","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"FGK Clinical Research GmbH","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Sweden","full_name":"CTC Clinical Trial Consultants AB","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1,10,11,2,5,6,7,8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
TOL2 (sponsor code: TOL2)
Active Substance
Recombinant mutated extracellular domain of the human acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha1
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous
Route
Intravenous infusion
Authorisation Status
Not authorised (investigational product, prodAuthStatus:1)
First In Human
Yes
Orphan Designation
Yes
Starting Dose
SAD: 3 mg (cohort 1); MAD: 30 mg/day (cohort 1)
Dose Levels
SAD planned doses: 3 mg, 10 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, 100 mg; MAD planned doses: 30 mg/day, 60 mg/day, 100 mg/day
Frequency
SAD: single IV dose; MAD: 10 IV doses over 12 days (5 daily doses, 2-day drug holiday, then 5 daily doses)
Maximum Dose
100 mg
Dose Escalation Increase
SAD initial 3 mg then 10, 30, 60, 100 mg; MAD initial 30 mg then 60, 100 mg