Clinical trial • Phase I • Neurology

UBLITUXIMAB for Relapsing multiple sclerosis | Myasthenia gravis

Phase I trial of UBLITUXIMAB for Relapsing multiple sclerosis | Myasthenia gravis. None/Not specified-controlled. 164 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology
Trial Disease
Relapsing multiple sclerosis | Myasthenia gravis
Trial Stage
Phase I
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody|Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
19-01-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
06-05-2024

Trial design

None/Not specified-controlled Phase I trial in Poland.

Comparator
None/Not specified
Target Sample Size
164

Eligibility

Recruits 164 adults.

Pregnancy Exclusion
(MS, MG) Females who are pregnant or nursing

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- (MS) 18-65 years old\n- (MG) Patients receiving treatment with ANY of the following must have been receiving treatment and on a stable dose for the time periods specified below prior to the date of the informed consent: a. Azathioprine (AZA): Must have been on AZA for ≥ 6 months (180 days) and have been on a stable dose for ≥ 2 months (60 days). Dose may not exceed 3 mg/kilogram (kg)/day. b. Immunosuppressive therapies (IST) (i.e., mycophenolate mofetil [MMF], methotrexate [MTX], cyclosporine [CYC], tacrolimus [TAC], or cyclophosphamide [CY]), must have been on the IST for ≥ 3 months (90 days) and have been on a stable dose for ≥ 1 month (30 days). c. Oral corticosteroids (i.e., prednisone), must have been on a stable dose for ≥ 4 weeks (28 days). Dose may not exceed 40 milligram (mg)/day or > 80 mg over a 2-day period (or equivalent dose of other corticosteroids). d. A cholinesterase inhibitor (i.e., pyridostigmine), must have been on a stable dose for ≥ 2 weeks (14 days).\n- (MS) Diagnosis of RMS (2017 Revised McDonald criteria)\n- (MS) Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score ≤ 5.5 at screening\n- (MS) Female participants of childbearing potential must consent to use an effective method of contraception from consent and for 6 months after the last dose of ublituximab\n- (MG) Oculobulbar, bulbar or generalized MG (gMG) ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent\n- (MG) Diagnosed with MG at least 6 months (180 days) prior to the date of signing the informed consent\n- (MG) Confirmation of eligibility by: i. Positive serologic test for anti-AChR Abs or anti-MuSK Abs as confirmed at screening, AND One of the following (either historical or during screening): a. Abnormal neuromuscular transmission test demonstrated by single-fiber electromyography or repetitive nerve stimulation b. Positive anticholinesterase test (eg, edrophonium chloride test) c. Demonstrated improvement in MG signs on oral cholinesterase inhibitors, as assessed by the treating physician\n- (MG) Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Clinical Classification Class II to IV at screening\n- (MG) MG-ADL ≥ 6 at screening"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- (MS) Primary-progressive MS (PPMS) or inactive Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS)\n- (MS, MG) History of life-threatening injection/infusion related reaction (IRR), hypersensitivity, or anaphylactic reaction with anti-CD20 therapy, components of ublituximab solution or pre-treatment medications\n- (MS, MG) Current evidence or known history of clinically significant infection, including: chronic, recurrent, or ongoing active viral, bacterial, or fungal infectious disease requiring long term systemic treatment such as, but not limited to chronic urinary tract infection, chronic pulmonary infection with bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, or active hepatitis C virus (HCV)\n- (MS, MG) History of serious opportunistic or atypical infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)\n- (MS, MG) History of active hepatitis B virus (HBV) as evidenced by a detectable hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or positive hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), or chronic hepatitis C infection. Participants with positive hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV Ab) are eligible only if polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is negative for HCV RNA\n- (MS, MG) History or evidence (clinical, radiological, or biomarker) of suspected or confirmed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)\n- (MS, MG) Receipt of any live or live-attenuated vaccines (including vaccines for varicellazoster virus or measles) within 4 weeks prior to first study drug administration\n- (MS, MG) Any severe or uncontrolled medical condition that could affect the participant’s ability to participate\n- (MS, MG) Females who are pregnant or nursing\n- (MS) History of cancer except: - If considered likely to be cured (with supporting documentation from the treating oncologist if possible), - Is not being actively treated with anti-cancer therapy or radiotherapy and, in the opinion of the Investigator, is not likely to require treatment in the ensuing 3 years, - Considered to have low probability of recurrence (with supporting documentation from the treating oncologist if possible), - Adequately treated and/or resolved basal or in situ squamous carcinomas of the skin are permitted\n- (MS, MG) Unwillingness or inability to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures outlined in the protocol.\n- (MS) Active chronic (or stable but treated with immune therapy) disease of the immune system other than MS (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.) or immunodeficiency syndrome (hereditary immune deficiency, drug-induced immune deficiency, etc.)\n- (MG) History of cancer, including any active or untreated thymoma or history of thymic carcinoma or thymic malignancy, with the following exceptions: a. If considered likely to be cured (with supporting documentation from the treating oncologist if possible), b. Is not being actively treated with anti-cancer therapy or radiotherapy and, in the opinion of the Investigator, is not likely to require treatment in the ensuing 3 years, c. Considered to have low probability of recurrence (with supporting documentation from the treating oncologist if possible), Adequately treated and/or resolved basal or in situ squamous carcinomas of the skin are permitted e. Treated patients with history of thymoma other than thymic carcinoma corresponding to clinical stage 1 and 2 with no evidence of recurrence as defined by a recent negative imaging study (computed tomography (CT) scan with IV contrast or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan within 6 months of enrollment) are eligible for enrollment.\n- (MG) Muscle weakness affecting only ocular or periocular muscles (MGFA class I)\n- (MG) History of thymectomy, thymomectomy, or any thymic surgery within the 12 months prior to screening\n- (MG) Clinical features that, in the opinion of the Investigator, are consistent with MG crisis/exacerbation or Clinical Deterioration, at the time of the signing of the informed consent, or at any time prior to enrollment"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Pharmacokinetic assessment of intravenous and subcutaneous administration of ublituximab","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- B-cell count following intravenous and subcutaneous administration of ublituximab","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
164
Recruitment Window Months
32

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
5
Total Number Of Participants
164

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
05-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
18-09-2025
Processing Time Days
531
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
164

Sites

Site Name
Ilkowski I Partnerzy sp.p. Lekarzy
Department Name
NZOZ Neuro-Kard Ilkowski Partnerzy Spółka Partnerska Lekarzy
Contact Person Name
Jan Ilkowski
Contact Person Email
biuro@neurokard.pl
Site Name
Centrum Neurologii Krzysztof Selmaj
Department Name
Centrum Neurologii
Contact Person Name
Krzysztof Selmaj
Site Name
Neuro-Medic Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
Neuro-Medic Poradnia Wielospecjalistyczna
Contact Person Name
Janusz Zbrojkiewicz
Contact Person Email
neuromedic@op.pl
Site Name
Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny Nr 1 Im.Prof.Stanislawa Szyszko Slaskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego W Katowicach
Department Name
Neurology Department
Contact Person Name
Monika Adamczyk-Sowa
Contact Person Email
neurozab@sum.edu.pl
Site Name
Care Clinic Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
Care Clinic Centrum Medyczne
Contact Person Name
Ewa Krzystanek
Contact Person Email
poczta@careclinic.katowice.pl

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

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

Contract research organisations

Name
Novotech CRO
Responsibilities
6

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"United Biosource LLC","duties_or_roles":"8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"EPL Archives LLC","duties_or_roles":"15 (Biological samples archiving)","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Clinigen Clinical Supplies Management GmbH","duties_or_roles":"14; 15 (IMP importation)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Belgium","full_name":"Clinigen Clinical Supplies Management","duties_or_roles":"14; 15 (IMP importation)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Poland","full_name":"Medicover Integrated Clinical Services","duties_or_roles":"4","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"IMD Institut fuer Medizinische Diagnostik Berlin-Potsdam GbR","duties_or_roles":"4","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Charles River Laboratories International Inc.","duties_or_roles":"4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Poland","full_name":"Voxel S.A.","duties_or_roles":"15 (MRI scan provider)","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"IMD Labor Oderland GmbH","duties_or_roles":"4","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Poland","full_name":"Salus International Sp. z o.o.","duties_or_roles":"15 (AxMPs supplies)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Canada","full_name":"Neurorx Research Inc.","duties_or_roles":"15 (Central imaging)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Veeva Systems Inc.","duties_or_roles":"6; 7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Poland","full_name":"Brillance Sp. z o.o.","duties_or_roles":"1; 12; 15 (Management of compensation/reimbursement for patients); 15 (Legal representation in the EU); 2; 5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Australia","full_name":"Novotech CRO","duties_or_roles":"6","organisation_type":"Industry"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Ublituximab (PRD12001815)
Active Substance
UBLITUXIMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Authorisation Status
Authorised
First In Human
Yes
Investigational Product Name
Ublituximab (PRD11075484)
Active Substance
UBLITUXIMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Authorisation Status
Authorised
First In Human
Yes
Investigational Product Name
ublituximab (PRD5447378)
Active Substance
UBLITUXIMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS INFUSION
Route
INTRAVENOUS INFUSION
Authorisation Status
Authorised

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