E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Moderate to extensive progressive hepatic fibrosis (METAVIR F3-4) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
A progressive increase of scar tissue in the liver due to inflammation |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Digestive System Diseases [C06] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 18.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10019668 |
E.1.2 | Term | Hepatic fibrosis |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10019805 - Hepatobiliary disorders |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
Evaluate the safety and tolerability of once or twice a week ND-L02-s0201 Injection (ND-L02-s0201)
administered as intravenous (IV) infusions for 5 consecutive weeks to subjects with moderate to extensive hepatic fibrosis (METAVIR F3-4) |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
• Evaluate the effect of ND-L02-s0201 on the change of heat shock protein 47 (HSP47) levels detectable by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in liver biopsies taken before and after therapy,
• Evaluate the biological activity of ND-L02-s0201 on changes in various markers of collagen metabolism and hepatic fibrosis as determined by histologic examination and collagen quantification of liver biopsy specimens and measurement of collagen synthesis and degradation markers, and
• Evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of the following components of ND-L02-s0201 after repeat dosing in subjects with moderate to extensive hepatic fibrosis:
(1) the active small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) ingredient, NDT-05-0038,
(2) the vitamin A-conjugated targeting agent lipid component (DiVA), and
(3) the cationic lipid excipient, S104. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. The subject is a male or female between 18 and 75 years of age.
2. The subject has a diagnosis of METAVIR F3-4 hepatic fibrosis as determined by liver biopsy done within 12 months before screening (Cohort 1) or at the pre-dose biopsy within 6 weeks before treatment (Cohorts 2 and 3). METAVIR (Bedossa & Poynard, 1996) scores are defined as follows:
F0 = No fibrosis
F1 = Portal fibrosis without septa
F2 = Portal fibrosis with rare septa
F3 = Numerous septa without cirrhosis
F4 = Cirrhosis
3. The subject has adequate and stable synthetic hepatic function (albumin ≥ 3 g/dL, international normalized ratio [INR] ≤ 1.4 x upper limit of normal [ULN] and stable by prior medical history).
4. The subject has adequate and stable hepatic function as measured by alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), gamma glutamate transferase (GGTP), and total bilirubin (ALT/AST ≤ 5 x ULN, ALP ≤ 4 x ULN, GGTP ≤ 4 x ULN, bilirubin ≤ 2x ULN and stable by prior medical history).
5. The subject has platelet count ≥ 75,000/mm3, hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL, and white blood cell count (WBC) > 3000/μL.
6. The subject has no signs of decompensated liver disease (ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, or variceal bleeding).
7. The subject has no clinically significant abnormalities on 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
8. The subject has no other intercurrent medical conditions or infections considered clinically significant by the Investigator.
9. The subject’s clinical laboratory assessments are within the laboratory limits of normal values or not considered clinically significant by the Investigator.
10. The subject’s vitamin A levels at screening must be less than or equal to the upper limit of normal (ULN 95 μg/dL or 3.32 μmol/L).
11. Any male subject, if sexually active, agrees to use barrier contraceptive techniques as defined in the protocol. If female, the subject must be of non-childbearing potential as defined in the protocol.
12. Subjects who are active substances abusers may be enrolled at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
13. The subject is willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with the study procedures and visit schedule, including follow-up visits. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. The subject has any disease or condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, might compromise the hematologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, skeletal, or central nervous system; or other conditions that may interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of ND-L02-s0201, or would place the subject at increased risk.
2. The subject is on ongoing therapy for HCV/HBV, or received therapy for HCV/HBV within 12 weeks prior to administration of study drug.
3. The subject is on interferon therapy for any disease, or received interferon therapy for any disease within 12 weeks prior to administration of study drug.
4. The subject has a history of bone disease, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia, Paget’s disease of bone, or a history of unexplained fractures or fractures after minimal trauma.
5. The subject has alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) ≥ 50 ng/mL or signs of abnormality or hepatocellular carcinoma on ultrasound survey of the liver.
6. The subject’s laboratory test results include abnormal values considered to be clinically significant by the Investigator.
7. The subject participated in a concurrent interventional study with the last intervention occurring within 12 weeks prior to administration of study drug.
8. The subject took vitamin A or vitamin D supplements or multi-vitamins that contain vitamin A or vitamin D between the screening visit and administration of study drug.
9. The subject has a history, within the last 2 years, of alcohol abuse, significant mental illness, or physical dependence on any opioid.
10. The subject has, in the opinion of study staff, veins unsuitable for repeated venipuncture or IV infusion (eg, veins that are difficult to locate, access or puncture; veins with a tendency to rupture during or after puncture).
11. The subject has received recent treatment with alternative therapies, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could potentially confound clinical or laboratory assessments.
12. The subject lost more than 500 mL of blood within 56 days prior to administration of study drug.
13. The subject has a body mass index (BMI) > 38 kg/m2.
14. The subject has a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related illness (AIDS).
15. The subject has a history of malignancy within the last 5 years, with the exception of basal cell carcinoma.
16. The subject is a woman of childbearing potential.
17. The subject has a history of hypersensitivity to H2-receptor antagonists.
18. There is any other reason that, in the opinion of the Investigator or the QDS Medical Monitor, makes the subject unsuitable for enrollment. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Number of participants with serious and non-serious adverse events |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
After treatment for 5 consecutive weeks and follow-up through week 24 |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
• Evaluation of the effect of ND-L02-s0201 on the change of heat shock protein 47 (HSP47) levels detectable by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in liver biopsies taken before and after therapy,
• Evaluation of the biological activity of ND-L02-s0201 on changes in various markers of collagen metabolism (weeks 8,12,16,20 and 24) and hepatic fibrosis as determined by histologic examination and collagen quantification of liver biopsy specimens ( within 12 months before screening and within 7 days of last infusion) and measurement of collagen synthesis and degradation markers, and
• Evaluation of the pharmacokinetics (PK) during week 1 (days 1-4), week 3 (Day 15), and week 5 (day29-32) of the following components of ND-L02-s0201 after repeat dosing in subjects with moderate to extensive hepatic fibrosis:
(1) the active small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) ingredient, NDT-05-0038,
(2) the vitamin A-conjugated targeting agent lipid component (DiVA), and
(3) the cationic lipid excipient, S104. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Change in markers of collagen metabolism will be assessed from before the first treatment to immediately after the last treatment, and at follow up visits at Weeks 8,12,16,20 and 24(or at ET). FibroScan procedures, will be done to assess liver fibrosis before the first treatment, immediately after the last treatment (Week 5), during Follow-up Week 12 and at Week 24 (or at ET).
Hepatic function laboratory tests will be performed throughout the study.
Blood samples for the assessment of serum liver fibrosis marker(M2BPGi) will be collected before the first treatment (Week1), after the end of infusion (EOI) of the last treatment(Week5), and during Follow-up at Week12, and at Week24 (or at ET).
Blood samples will be drawn for PK analysis at multiple time points during the treatment period. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | Yes |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | Yes |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description |
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E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| Yes |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 7 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 7 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |