Clinical trial • Phase III • Ophthalmology

VRDN-003 for Thyroid eye disease

Phase III trial of VRDN-003 for Thyroid eye disease.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Ophthalmology
Trial Disease
Thyroid eye disease
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
08-10-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
11-02-2025

Trial design

Randomised, placebo arm: ted sc placebo (placebo comparator). dosing/schedule: placebo administered as matched subcutaneous injections to vrdn-003 (vrdn-003 given subcutaneously every 4 weeks or every 8 weeks; placebo schedule matched accordingly).-controlled Phase III trial in Germany, Hungary, Spain and others.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo arm: TED SC Placebo (placebo comparator). Dosing/schedule: placebo administered as matched subcutaneous injections to VRDN-003 (VRDN-003 given subcutaneously every 4 weeks or every 8 weeks; placebo schedule matched accordingly).
Target Sample Size
88
Trial Duration For Participant
168

Eligibility

Recruits 88 Vulnerable population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected = true). Country-specific informed consent forms and additional ICFs for pregnant participants/partners are provided (multiple L1 documents listed). Only adult participants (≥18) are eligible and provide informed consent; dedicated documents are available for pregnant participants and pregnant partners in several countries. No assent procedures for minors are specified (minors excluded)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Female participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected = true). Country-specific informed consent forms and additional ICFs for pregnant participants/partners are provided (multiple L1 documents listed). Only adult participants (≥18) are eligible and provide informed consent; dedicated documents are available for pregnant participants and pregnant partners in several countries. No assent procedures for minors are specified (minors excluded).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Adult males or females, ≥18 to ≤75 years of age who have a clinical diagnosis of TED with a value ≥ 3 on the CAS scale"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Must have moderate to severe active TED with eye bulging value in the study eye before the first dose as defined in the protocol and at least one additional sign/symptom as described in the protocol"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have experienced eye-related signs or symptoms that began within 15 months before the first study visit"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Must agree to use highly effective contraception as specified in the protocol"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Female participants must have a negative pregnancy test at first study visit"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Received prior treatment with another anti-IGF-1R therapy"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Received corticosteroids (drugs that reduce inflammation in the body) for any condition, including TED, within 2 weeks prior to first dose"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Received other immunosuppressive drugs (drugs that dampen the body’s immune response) or any other therapy for TED within 12 weeks prior to first dose or another investigational agent for any condition, including TED, within 8 weeks or longer duration (depending on the type of investigational agent) prior to first dose"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have had previous orbital irradiation or decompression surgery for TED or a pre-existing eye condition which in the study doctor’s opinion, would interfere with interpretation of study results"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have abnormal hearing test before first dose. History of ear conditions considered significant by study doctor"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have inflammatory bowel disease (conditions that involve inflammation of the gastrointestinal [GI] tract)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Female participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- The primary study endpoint will assess the percentage of participants who have a response called Overall Responder Rate at Week 24. An Overall Responder is a participant who achieves a ≥ 2 mm reduction in eye bulging AND shows a reduction in Clinical Activity Score or CAS (that is an estimate of disease severity/symptoms) ≥ 2 points at Week 24 versus measurements before the first dose.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Overall Responder Rate at Week 24 defined as percentage of participants achieving both: ≥2 mm reduction in eye bulging (proptosis) AND ≥2-point reduction in Clinical Activity Score (CAS) at Week 24 compared to pre-dose measurements."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- The secondary endpoints will assess changes in eye bulging, disease severity and symptoms versus measurements before the first dose, and percent of participants who achieve the required reduction in eye bulging, disease severity and symptoms, and reduction and resolution of double vision at Week 24.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of change from baseline in eye bulging (proptosis), disease severity measures and symptoms, percent achieving prespecified reductions, and reduction/resolution of diplopia at Week 24 versus pre-dose measurements."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety Endpoint: the study will also evaluate safety events (side effects), the effects of VRDN-003 on the body and vice-versa throughout the study.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Collection and assessment of safety events/adverse events, laboratory and clinical safety assessments and overall safety/tolerability of VRDN-003 during the study."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
88
Recruitment Window Months
23
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained from adult participants (≥18 years) via country-specific Subject Information and Informed Consent Forms (L1 documents). Multiple language versions available (English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Hungarian, Polish as indicated by L1 documents). There are specific ICFs/forms for pregnant participants and for pregnant partners where applicable. No assent for minors is described (minors excluded).

Methods

  • Country-specific recruitment arrangements documents (K1) and recruitment materials (K2) are provided: posters, brochures, flyers, flipbooks (documents listed per country).
  • Recruitment materials are available in country languages and English (examples: Polish recruitment poster/brochure/flipbook for Poland; German and English recruitment materials for Germany; Hungarian materials for Hungary; Spanish materials for Spain; Dutch materials for Netherlands).
  • Site-based recruitment through participating hospitals/clinics (listed trial sites per country).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
18
Total Number Of Participants
54

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
24-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
11-02-2025
Processing Time Days
18
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
12

Sites

Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden an der Technischen Universitaet Dresden AöR
Department Name
1606:Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
Principal Investigator Name
Dirk Sandner
Principal Investigator Email
dirk.sandner@ukdd.de
Contact Person Name
Dirk Sandner
Contact Person Email
dirk.sandner@ukdd.de
Site Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Department Name
1603:Klinik für Augenheilkunde
Principal Investigator Name
Eckart Bertelmann
Principal Investigator Email
Eckart.bertelmann@charite.de
Contact Person Name
Eckart Bertelmann
Contact Person Email
Eckart.bertelmann@charite.de
Site Name
Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen
Department Name
1602:Klinik für Augenheilkunde
Principal Investigator Name
Maren Horn
Principal Investigator Email
maren.horn@med.uni-goettingen.de
Contact Person Name
Maren Horn

Hungary

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
23-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
13-02-2025
Processing Time Days
21
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Budapest Retina Associates Kft.
Department Name
1902:Szemészet
Principal Investigator Name
András Seres
Principal Investigator Email
seres@budapestretina.hu
Contact Person Name
András Seres
Contact Person Email
seres@budapestretina.hu
Site Name
University Of Pecs
Department Name
1903:Szemészeti Klinika
Principal Investigator Name
Adrienne Csutak
Principal Investigator Email
csutak.adrienne@pte.hu
Contact Person Name
Adrienne Csutak
Contact Person Email
csutak.adrienne@pte.hu
Site Name
Vas Varmegyei Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatokorhaz
Department Name
1904:Szemészeti Osztály
Principal Investigator Name
György Bátor
Principal Investigator Email
bator.gyorgy@markusovszky.hu
Contact Person Name
György Bátor
Contact Person Email
bator.gyorgy@markusovszky.hu

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
23-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
12-02-2025
Processing Time Days
20
Number Of Sites
7
Number Of Participants
21

Sites

Site Name
Complexo Hospitalario Universitario De Santiago
Department Name
2104:Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
José Manuel Abalo Lojo
Principal Investigator Email
Jose.Manuel.Abalo.Lojo@sergas.es
Contact Person Name
José Manuel Abalo Lojo
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Ramon Y Cajal
Department Name
2103: Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
Marco Sales Sanz
Principal Investigator Email
marco.sales@salud.madrid.org
Contact Person Name
Marco Sales Sanz
Contact Person Email
marco.sales@salud.madrid.org
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Virgen De La Macarena
Department Name
2101: Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
Antonio Garrido Hermosilla
Principal Investigator Email
ensayosoftalmohuvm2@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Antonio Garrido Hermosilla
Contact Person Email
ensayosoftalmohuvm2@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet
Department Name
2105:Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
Laura Maria Gil Arribas
Principal Investigator Email
lauragilarribas@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Laura Maria Gil Arribas
Contact Person Email
lauragilarribas@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Clinico San Carlos
Department Name
2107:Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
Ángel Romo López
Principal Investigator Email
angel.romo@salud.madrid.org
Contact Person Name
Ángel Romo López
Contact Person Email
angel.romo@salud.madrid.org
Site Name
Clinica De Oftalmologia De Cordoba S.L.
Department Name
2106:Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
Javier Vicente Andreu
Principal Investigator Email
jvicente@hospitalarruzafa.com
Contact Person Name
Javier Vicente Andreu
Contact Person Email
jvicente@hospitalarruzafa.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Virgen De La Macarena (additional entry)
Department Name
2101: Oftalmología
Principal Investigator Name
Antonio Garrido Hermosilla
Principal Investigator Email
ensayosoftalmohuvm2@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Antonio Garrido Hermosilla
Contact Person Email
ensayosoftalmohuvm2@gmail.com

Netherlands

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
21-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
12-02-2025
Processing Time Days
22
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
7

Sites

Site Name
Amsterdam UMC Stichting
Department Name
2801:Ophtalmology
Principal Investigator Name
Peerooz Saeed
Principal Investigator Email
p.saeed@amsterdamumc.nl
Contact Person Name
Peerooz Saeed
Contact Person Email
p.saeed@amsterdamumc.nl

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
04-02-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-02-2025
Processing Time Days
13
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
Warszawski Szpital Okulistyczny Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
2212: Warszawski Szpital Okulistyczny
Principal Investigator Name
Agnieszka Nowosielska
Principal Investigator Email
nowosielska.aga@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Agnieszka Nowosielska
Contact Person Email
nowosielska.aga@gmail.com
Site Name
Santa Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
2208: Santa Familia PTG Łódź
Principal Investigator Name
Michal Nowak
Principal Investigator Email
michal.nowak@ptg-network.com
Contact Person Name
Michal Nowak
Contact Person Email
michal.nowak@ptg-network.com
Site Name
Centrum Medyczne Pulawska Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
2203: Centrum Medyczne Puławska Sp. z o.o.
Principal Investigator Name
Malgorzata Zaras
Principal Investigator Email
malgorzata.zaras@cmp.med.pl
Contact Person Name
Malgorzata Zaras
Contact Person Email
malgorzata.zaras@cmp.med.pl
Site Name
Eskulap Pabianice Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
2214: Eskulap Pabianice Sp. z o.o.
Principal Investigator Name
Barbara Gluck
Principal Investigator Email
b.gluck@eskulapbk.pl
Contact Person Name
Barbara Gluck
Contact Person Email
b.gluck@eskulapbk.pl

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

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

Contract research organisations

Name
Parexel International (IRL) Limited
Responsibilities
codes: [1,10,11,12,13,2,5,6,8]
Name
Suvoda LLC
Responsibilities
codes: [3]
Name
Bioclinica Inc.
Responsibilities
value: Imaging
Name
Kcas LLC
Responsibilities
codes: [4]
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
codes: [7]

Third parties

  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Parexel International (IRL) Limited","duties_or_roles":"codes: [1,10,11,12,13,2,5,6,8]","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Xerimis Inc.","duties_or_roles":"codes: [14,4]","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Acm Medical Laboratory Inc.","duties_or_roles":"codes: [4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"The Doctors Laboratory Limited","duties_or_roles":"codes: [4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"codes: [7]","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Arup Laboratories Inc.","duties_or_roles":"codes: [4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Kcas LLC","duties_or_roles":"codes: [4]","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"codes: [3]","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Mayo Collaborative Services LLC","duties_or_roles":"codes: [4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Professional Case Management Clinical Trials LLC","duties_or_roles":"value: Home Health Care","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Bioclinica Inc.","duties_or_roles":"value: Imaging","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Acm Global Central Laboratory Limited","duties_or_roles":"codes: [4]","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"South Africa","full_name":"Hearx SA (Pty) Ltd.","duties_or_roles":"value: Audiometry assessments","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Scout Clinical","duties_or_roles":"value: Patient Reimbursement; Investigator Meeting","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
VRDN (Insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor [IGF-1R] inhibitor with half-life extension)
Active Substance
VRDN-003
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS USE
Route
Subcutaneous
Frequency
Every 4 weeks or every 8 weeks (per protocol dosing schedules)
Maximum Dose
max daily 600 mg; max total 4200 mg (as listed in product entry)
Investigational Product Name
TED SC Placebo
Modality
Other

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