E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) |
Esteatohepatitis no alcohólica (EHNA) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Fatty liver disease not related to alcohol intake |
Hepatopatía grasa no relacionada con el consumeo de alcohol. |
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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 | 19.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10053219 |
E.1.2 | Term | Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis |
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 |
The primary objective of the study is to determine safety and tolerability of different doses of LJN452 by monitoring adverse events up to the end of the study. Moreover, the study will determine the dose-response relationship of LJN452 on markers of hepatic inflammation in NASH by changes in ALT and AST from baseline to Week 12 |
El objetivo principal del estudio es determinar la seguridad y tolerabilidad de diferentes dosis de LJN452 monitorizando los acontecimientos adversos hasta el final del estudio. Asimismo, en el estudio se determinará la relación dosis-respuesta de LJN452 en los marcadores de inflamación hepática en EHNA según los cambios en ALT y AST desde la basal hasta la semana 12. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To determine the dose-response relationship of LJN452 on liver fat content by quantitative MRI To determine the effect of different doses of LJN452 on weight, BMI, waist-to-hip (WTH) ratio) after 12 weeks of treatment To determine the dose-response relationship of LJN452 on markers of target engagement To determine the dose-response relationship of LJN452 on markers of liver fibrosis To determine the dose-response relationship of LJN452 on GGT, a cholestasis marker To determine the effect of LJN452 on fasting lipid profile To determine the pharmacokinetics of LJN452 To determine the effect of LJN452 compared to placebo with respect to occurrence of potential itch based on a visual analog scale (VAS) rating scale To determine effects of LJN452 on primary endpoints in the subset of patients who have historical biopsy data, both overall and by subsets defined by fibrosis score and/or NAS score as feasible (based on extent of available data) |
Determinar la relación dosis-respuesta de LJN452 en el contenido de grasa en el hígado por métido cuantitativo RM Determinar el efecto de diferentes dosis de LJN452 en (peso, IMC, índice cintura/cadera [ICC]) después de 12 semanas de tratamiento. Determinar la relación dosis-respuesta en los marcadores diana. Determinar la relación dosis-respuesta de LJN452 en marcadores de fibrosis hepatica Determinar la relación dosis-respuesta de LJN452 en GGT, un marcador de colestasis. Determinar el efecto de LJN452 en el perfil lipídico en ayunas. Determinar la farmacocinética de LJN452 Determinar el efecto de LJN452 vs placebo con relación a la aparición de posibles picores según una escala visual analógica (EVA). Determinar los efectos de LJN452 en las variables principales en el subgrupo de pacientes que presenten datos históricos de biopsias, tanto globalmente como por subgrupos definidos por puntuación de fibrosis y/o puntuación NAS si es factible (según los datos disponibles). |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Written informed consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed
Male and female patients 18 years or older (at the time of the screening visit)
Presence of NASH as demonstrated by ONE of the following: - Histologic evidence of NASH based on liver biopsy obtained 2 years or less before randomization with a diagnosis consistent with NASH, fibrosis level F1, F2 or F3, no diagnosis of alternative chronic liver diseases AND ALT ≥ 60 IU/L (males) or ≥ 40 IU/L (females)
OR Phenotypic diagnosis of NASH based on presence of ALL THREE of the following: o ALT ≥ 60 IU/L (males) or ≥ 40 IU/L (females) AND o BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2 (in patients with a self-identified race other than Asian) or ≥23 kg/m2 (in patients with a self-identified Asian race) AND o Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus by having either: - HbA1C ≥ 6.5% or - Drug therapy for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Liver fat ≥ 10% at screening as determined by the central MRI laboratory
Patients must weigh at least 40 kg (88 lb) and no more than 150 kg (330 lb) to participate in the study |
El consentimiento informado por escrito se debe obtener antes de realizar cualquier evaluación.
Pacientes de ambos sexos ≥ 18 años de edad (en el momento de la visita de selección). Presencia de EHNA demostrada por UNO de los siguientes:Signo histológico de EHNA basado en biopsia hepática obtenida como máximo dos años antes de la aleatorización con un diagnóstico que coincida con EHNA, fibrosis de niveles F1, F2 o F3, sin diagnóstico de hepatopatía crónica alternativa Y ALT ≥ 60 UI/l (hombres) o ≥ 40 UI/l (mujeres).
Diagnóstico fenotípico de EHNA basado en la presencia de ESTAS TRES circunstancias: ALT ≥ 60 UI/l (hombres) o ≥ 40 UI/l (mujeres) Y o IMC ≥ 27 kg/m2 (en pacientes que se identifiquen a sí mismos como de origen racial no asiático) o ≥ 23 kg/m2 (en pacientes que se identifiquen a sí mismos como de origen racial asiático) Y o Diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus de tipo 2 con: - HbA1C ≥ 6,5% o - Tratamiento farmacológico para la diabetes mellitus de tipo 2
Grasa en el hígado ≥ 10% en la selección determinada por el laboratorio central de RM.
Los pacientes deben pesar un mínimo de 40 kg y un máximo de 150 kg para participar en el estudio. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Previous exposure to obeticholic acid (OCA)
Patients taking medications prohibited by the protocol
Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
Current or history of significant alcohol consumption for a period of more than 3 consecutive months within 1 year prior to screening (significant alcohol consumption is defined as more than 20 g/day in females and more than 30 g/day in males, on average) and/or a score on the AUDIT questionnaire ≥8 Uncontrolled diabetes defined as HbA1c ≥ 9.5% within 60 days prior to enrollment
Presence of cirrhosis on liver biopsy or clinical diagnosis
Clinical evidence of hepatic decompensation or severe liver impairment
Previous diagnosis of other forms of chronic liver disease
Patients with contraindications to MRI imaging |
Exposición previa a ácido obeticólico (AO).
Pacientes que estén recibiendo medicación prohibida por el protocolo.
Mujeres embarazadas o en periodo de lactancia
Consumo significativo de alcohol o antecedentes durante un periodo superior a 3 meses consecutivos durante un año antes de la selección (se entiende por consumo significativo de alcohol más de 20 g/día en mujeres y más de 30 g/día en hombres como media) y/o una puntuación en el cuestionario AUDIT ≥ 8.
Presencia de cirrosis en biopsia hepática o diagnóstico clínico.
Signos clínicos de descompensación hepática o deterioro hepático grave.
Diagnóstico previo de otras formas de hepatopatía crónica.
Pacientes con contraindicaciones para el diagnóstico por RM. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Safety (to be assessed in the SAF): - Occurrence of SAE - Occurrence of AE resulting in permanent discontinuation or dose reduction of study treatment - Occurrence of AE of special interest
Efficacy (to be assessed in the FAS): - Change from baseline to Week 12 in ALT - Change from baseline to Week 12 in AST |
Seguridad: - Ocurrencia de AAG - Ocurrencia de EA que resulte en la discontinuación permanente o reducción de dosis del tratamiento del estudio. - Ocurrencia de EA de especial interés.
Eficacia: - Cambios en ALT desde basal hasta la semana 12. - Cambios en AST desde basal hasta la semana 12. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
12 weeks of treatment |
12 semanas de tratamiento |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Relative change from baseline to Week 12 in percentage of fat in the liver assessed using MRI
Absolute change from baseline to Week 12 in percentage of fat in the liver assessed using MRI
Weight, BMI, waist-to-hip (WTH) ratio
FGF19, C4
Liver stiffness (in kPa) by Fibroscan®, enhanced liver fibrosis panel (ELF) score, and score of fibrosis biomarker test (originally known as Fibrotest®/ FibroSure®)
GGT
Fasting lipids (total cholesterol, trigylcerides, LDL and HDL cholesterol, free glycerol, free fatty acids)
Itch VAS |
Cambios relativos desde basal hasta la semana 12 en el contenido de grasa en el hígado mediante los cambios en la grasa determinada por RM.
Cambios absolutos desde basal hasta la semana 12 en el contenido de grasa en el hígado mediante los cambios en la grasa determinada por RM.
Peso, IMC, índice cintura/cadera [ICC]
Marcador de unión con la diana FXR en el intestine FGF19 y C4 marcador de unión con la diana hepática.
Marcadores de fibrosis hepática habitualmente disponibles, como Fibroscan® (en un subgrupo de pacientes), prueba Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) o prueba de biomarcadores de fibrosis (originalmente conocida como Fibrotest®/FibroSure®).
GGT
Perfil lipídico (cholesterol total, triglicéridos, LDH y HDL, glycerol libre, acidos grasos libres)
Picores según una escala visual analógica (EVA). |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
12 weeks of treatment |
12 semanas de tratamiento |
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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 | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | Yes |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | Yes |
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) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
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 | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
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 | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 5 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| No |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 4 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 29 |
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 |
Australia |
Austria |
Belgium |
Canada |
France |
Germany |
Italy |
Korea, Republic of |
Netherlands |
Slovakia |
Spain |
Taiwan |
United States |
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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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Last Visit Last Patient Last Site (LPLVLS) |
Ultimo paciente de ultima visita en el ultimo centro. |
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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 | 1 |
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 | 4 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |