Clinical trial • Phase II • Haematology|Rare Disease|Musculoskeletal

REGN7999 for Non-transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia (NTDT) | Iron overload due to beta-thalassemia

Phase II trial of REGN7999 for Non-transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia (NTDT) | Iron overload due to beta-thalassemia.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Haematology|Rare Disease|Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Non-transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia (NTDT) | Iron overload due to beta-thalassemia
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody|Other

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
05-12-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
15-04-2025

Trial design

Randomised, r7999 matching placebo (placebo comparator); dose and schedule not specified in the provided data.-controlled Phase II trial across 7 sites in Greece, Italy.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
R7999 matching placebo (placebo comparator); dose and schedule not specified in the provided data.
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
85

Eligibility

Recruits 85 adults.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Clinical diagnosis of NTDT as described in the protocol .\n- IOL, defined as LIC ≥ 5 mg Fe/g DW as measured by R2* MRI at screening.\n- Serum ferritin ≥ 300 ng/mL as described in the protocol.\n- Other protocol defined inclusion criteria apply."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Hemoglobin ≤ 8 g/dL at screening.\n- Any RBC transfusion within 12 weeks of visit 3.\n- For Part A only: Any Iron Chelation Therapy (ICT) use in approximately 12 weeks prior to screening as described in the protocol.\n- For Part B only: If on ICT, any change in ICT dose in approximately 12 weeks prior to screening as described in the protocol.\n- Any use of luspatercept or mitapivat in 6 months prior to screening as described in the protocol.\n- Absolute contraindication to MRI.\n- Diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver.\n- Diagnosis of Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 or higher.\n- Other protocol defined exclusion criteria apply."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in Liver iron concentration (LIC) by R2* magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"LIC measured by R2* MRI; change from baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence of TEAEs as reported during the on-study period (adverse event reporting)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Severity of Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Severity grading of TEAEs (as recorded per protocol-specified AE severity criteria)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Achievement of ≥20% reduction in LIC by R2* MRI.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"LIC measured by R2* MRI; achievement of ≥20% reduction from baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in hemoglobin.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in hemoglobin concentration from baseline (laboratory measurement)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in LIC by R2* MRI.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"LIC measured by R2* MRI; change from baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percent change from baseline in LIC by R2* MRI.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Percent change in LIC measured by R2* MRI from baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Achievement of ≥20% reduction from baseline LIC by R2*.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"LIC measured by R2* MRI; achievement of ≥20% reduction from baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in hemoglobin over time.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serial hemoglobin measurements over study visits."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Achievement of ≥1.5 g/dL increase in hemoglobin for two consecutive assessments in the absence of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Hemoglobin increase ≥1.5 g/dL for two consecutive assessments without intervening RBC transfusion (laboratory measurement and transfusion records)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Number of RBC transfusions required.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count of RBC transfusions recorded during study period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Achievement of transfusion independence.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of transfusion independence per protocol-defined criteria (based on transfusion records)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in RBC counts over time.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serial RBC count measurements over study visits."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Concentrations of REGN7999 in serum over time.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Pharmacokinetic serum concentrations of REGN7999 measured at scheduled timepoints."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of anti-drug antibody (ADA) to REGN7999 over time.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence of ADA measured by immunogenicity assays at scheduled timepoints."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Magnitude of ADA to REGN7999 over time.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Titer/level of ADA measured over time using immunogenicity assays."}

Recruitment

Digital Remote Recruitment
True — digital methods explicitly referenced: study website, website transcript, online privacy policy and terms, and banner ads.
Planned Sample Size
85
Recruitment Window Months
30
Consent Approach
Written informed consent obtained from adult participants. Subject information and informed consent form documents listed for publication include Main SIS-ICF and specific forms (Pregnant Partner, PGx, Privacy, Clincierge). Translations and local-language protocol document(s) (e.g., D1_Protocol_elEL) are present; assent is not indicated (population specified as adult participants).

Methods

  • Study website / Website transcript (document titles: K2_R7999-BTHAL-2350_Recruit Material_Basic Website; Recruitment material-Website Transcript; Recruitment material-Website Privacy Policy; Recruitment material-Website Terms of Use).
  • Banner advertisements (document titles: K2_R7999-BTHAL-2350_Recruit Material_Banner Pt Layout; Recruitment material-Banner Ads-Patient).
  • Study brochure / patient brochure (document titles: K2_R7999-BTHAL-2350_Recruit Material_Study Brochure; Recruitment material-Study Brochure_FP).
  • Recruitment arrangements and ICF process (document titles: K1_R7999-BTHAL-2350_Recruit-ICF proces_FP / K1_R7999-BTHAL-2350_Recruit-ICF process_FP).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
7
Total Number Of Participants
10

Greece

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
18-12-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
21-10-2025
Processing Time Days
307
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
5

Sites

Site Name
University General Hospital Of Ioannina
Department Name
Department of Hematology
Contact Person Name
Eleni Kapsali
Contact Person Email
haematology@uhi.gr
Site Name
Nosokomeio Paidon I Agia Sofia
Department Name
Thalassemia Unit – First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Contact Person Name
Antonis Kattamis
Contact Person Email
ankatt@med.uoa.gr
Site Name
Laiko General Hospital Of Athens
Department Name
Thalassemia Unit – Center of Expertise in Hemoglobinopathies
Contact Person Name
Maria Dimopoulou
Contact Person Email
mdimkma@gmail.com

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-03-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-12-2025
Processing Time Days
275
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
5

Sites

Site Name
Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera Di Genova
Department Name
Microcitemia, anemie congenite e dismetabolismo del ferro
Contact Person Name
Manuela Balocco
Contact Person Email
manuela.balocco@galliera.it
Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia Cervello
Department Name
UOC Ematologia per le Malattie Rare del Sangue e degli Organi Ematopoietici
Contact Person Name
Rosario Di Maggio
Contact Person Email
r.dimaggio@villasofia.it
Site Name
University Hospital Of Ferrara
Department Name
Day Hospital della Talassemia e delle Emoglobinopatie
Contact Person Name
Filomena Longo
Contact Person Email
filomena.longo@ospfe.it
Site Name
Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu
Department Name
Oncoematologia, Trapianto Emopoietico e Terapie Cellulari
Contact Person Name
Franco Locatelli
Contact Person Email
franco.locatelli@opbg.net

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

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

Contract research organisations

Name
Icon Clinical Research Limited
Responsibilities
CRO (and separate Central Lab role listed)
Name
Parexel International (IRL) Limited
Responsibilities
CRO
Name
PRA Hellas CRO A.E.
Responsibilities
CRO-related duties (codes provided: 1,5)

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Iqvia Biotech LLC","duties_or_roles":"code:6","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Perceptive Informatics Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Imaging Service Provider","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Icon Clinical Research Limited","duties_or_roles":"CRO","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Icon Clinical Research Limited","duties_or_roles":"Central Lab","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fisher Clinical Services Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Clinical Supply","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Parexel International (IRL) Limited","duties_or_roles":"CRO","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Greece","full_name":"PRA Hellas CRO A.E.","duties_or_roles":"codes:1,5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
REGN7999
Active Substance
REGN7999
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
INJECTION
Route
INJECTION
Investigational Product Name
R7999 matching placebo
Modality
Other

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