Clinical trial • Phase IV • Immunology

Ruxolitinib for Primary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

Phase IV trial of Ruxolitinib for Primary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). None/Not specified-controlled. 20 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Immunology
Trial Disease
Primary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
18-11-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
16-12-2024

Trial design

None/Not specified-controlled Phase IV trial across 1 site in France.

Comparator
None/Not specified
Target Sample Size
20

Eligibility

Recruits 20 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
• Pregnant or lactating female patient
Vulnerable Population
Participants include children (age range 0 to 22 years). Consent requirement: "Freely given, informed and written consent of the participant’s legal representative(s) or of the adult participant". Subject information and consent forms exist for age groups: NIFC 7-12 ans, NIFC 13-17 ans, NIFC_parent and NIFC_majeur.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- •\tPatient aged 0 to 22 years\n- •\tPatient with HLH syndrome confirmed by at least one of the two criteria: 1)\tConfirmed genetic diagnosis of a condition predisposing to primary HLH (see table 1 and table 2) or abnormal expression of perforin, MUNC13-4, SAP or XIAP in FACS and/or positive family history OR 2) Presence of at least 5 of the 8 following HLH diagnostic criteria: o\tFever o\tSplenomegaly o\tCytopenia (affecting at least two cell lineages)\t \tHaemoglobin < 9 g/dl (<10 g/dL in neonates) \tPlatelets < 100.000/µL \tAbsolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1.000/µL o\tHypertriglyceridemia and/or hypofibrinogenemia \tFasting triglycerides ≥ 3 mmol/l \tFibrinogen <1.5 g/L o\tHaemophagocytosis found in a histological sample (without evidence of a malignant process or an underlying rhematic disorder) o\tDecreased or absent NK function o\tFerritin ≥ 500 µg/l o\tPresence of activated T cells in the immune phenotyping as evidenced by expression of the activation marker DR (superior to the normal value of the laboratory) OR CD25 soluble (sIL-2 receptor) ≥ 2.400 U/mL.\n- •\tPatient with no previous specific treatment for HLH syndrom\n- •\tFor patients in childbearing age : use of an effective contraception method during the trial, and until 90 days after EOS for male participants and 30 days after EOS for female participants\n- •\tFreely given, informed and written consent of the participant’s legal representative(s) or of the adult participant •\tAffiliation to Social Security"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- •\tPrevious treatment with ATG, Alemtuzumab, Etoposide, JAK-inhibitors, rifampicin and/or anti-Interferon gamma antibodies. St. John’s Wort, or any other strong CYP3A4 inducers\n- •\tPrevious treatment with corticosteroids and/or cyclosporine A for more than 14 days\n- •\tIsolated CNS disease\n- •\tContraindication to receive Ruxolitinib: o\tHistory of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients\n- •\tPregnant or lactating female patient\n- •\tContraindication to receive methylprednisolone or prednisolone o\tHistory of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients o\tAny infectious condition with the exception of infections, which\n- •\tPatient with acute very severe renal impairment (Creatinine Clearance <15 mL/min/1.73m²) who are NOT receiving dialysis\n- •\tPatient with Grade 4 hepatic failure according to the CTCAE v5.0 of 27 November 2017 (Life-threatening consequences; moderate to severe encephalopathy; coma)\n- •\tPast or know active tuberculosis\n- •\tKnown rheumatologic disorder.\n- •\tKnown active malignancy.\n- •\tPatient who is taking another investigational agent or is enrolled in another treatment protocol\n- •\tPatient who cannot tolerate administration of drugs PO or through NG"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Survival until HSCT. All causes of death will be taken into account, whether or not related to the course of the disease.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Survival until HSCT measured as time to death from any cause up to Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; all-cause mortality will be counted whether or not related to disease."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
20
Recruitment Window Months
38
Consent Approach
Informed consent: "Freely given, informed and written consent of the participant’s legal representative(s) or of the adult participant". Subject information and consent forms available (documents listed): NIFC 7-12 ans, NIFC 13-17 ans, NIFC_parent, NIFC_majeur.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
20

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-11-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-12-2024
Processing Time Days
20
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
20

Sites

Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Department: Unité d’Immunologie, Pédiatrie et Rhumatologie Pédiatriques
Contact Person Name
MOSHOUS Despina
Contact Person Email
despina.moshous@aphp.fr

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
France

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Jakavi 20 mg tablets
Active Substance
Ruxolitinib
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation: EU/1/12/773/010
Starting Dose
50 mg/m2/day
Dose Levels
5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg
Frequency
Daily
Maximum Dose
100 mg/day
Investigational Product Name
Jakavi 5 mg tablets
Active Substance
Ruxolitinib
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation: EU/1/12/773/004
Starting Dose
50 mg/m2/day
Dose Levels
5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg
Frequency
Daily
Maximum Dose
100 mg/day
Investigational Product Name
Jakavi 10 mg tablets
Active Substance
Ruxolitinib
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation: EU/1/12/773/014
Starting Dose
50 mg/m2/day
Dose Levels
5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg
Frequency
Daily
Maximum Dose
100 mg/day
Investigational Product Name
Jakavi 15 mg tablets
Active Substance
Ruxolitinib
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation: EU/1/12/773/007
Starting Dose
50 mg/m2/day
Dose Levels
5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg
Frequency
Daily
Maximum Dose
100 mg/day
Combination Treatment
Yes

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