E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Blood and lymphatic diseases [C15] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10018939 |
E.1.2 | Term | Haemophilia B (Factor IX) |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004850 |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | Yes |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
Evaluate the safety and tolerability of SB-FIX. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
1. Change from baseline in FIX antigen and activity levels 2. Change from baseline in use of Factor IX replacement therapy 3. Change from baseline in frequency and severity of bleeding episodes 4. Immune response to FIX 5. Presence and shedding of AAV2/6 vector DNA by PCR in plasma, saliva, urine, stool and semen |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Inclusion Criteria 1. Signed informed consent 2. Male ≥18 years of age and older (adult cohort); Male 12-17 years of age (pediatric cohort) 3. Severe heamophilia B (native circulating FIX activity <1%, with or without cross reactive material) 4. FIX mutations confirmed by FIX genome sequencing 5. With 150 or more exposure days to FIX concentrates 6. Sexually active subject must agree to use double barrier contraceptive (one of them being a condom) or abstinence and all subjects must refrain from donating their sperm until at least 2 consecutive semen samples after SB-FIX are negative for AAV 2/6 and for a minimum of 90 days after SB-FIX administration |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Exclusion Criteria 1. Presence of neutralizing antibodies to AAV 2/6 2. History of hypersensitivity response or allergic reaction to FIX or FIX products 3. Currently receiving long acting FIX replacement therapy and unwilling to switch to short acting FIX infusions 4. FIX mutations known to be associated with FIX inhibitors, including those with a large gene deletion 5. Polymorphisms in the ZFN target region of the albumin locus 6. Presence of any liver mass on MRI or equivalent imaging technology, or elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) 7. Any contraindication to the use of corticosteroids for immunosuppression 8. Currently receiving antiviral therapy for hepatitis B or C or with history of active hepatitis B or hepatitis C or HIV-1 or HIV 1/2 antibody positive. To be considered HCV-negative after an active HCV infection, viral assays in two samples collected at least six months apart must be negative 9. Chronic anaemia, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia 10. Past medical history of active tuberculosis or systemic fungal disease 11. Symptomatic cardiovascular disease as a co-morbid condition 12. Markers of hepatic inflammation or overt or occult cirrhosis as evidenced by one or more of the following: • Albumin ≤3.5 g/dL (35g/L) • Total bilirubin >1.5 x ULN and direct bilirubin ≥0.5 mg/dL (8.55 µmol/L) • Alkaline phosphatase >2.0 x ULN • ALT or AST >2.0 x ULN 13. History of chronic renal disease or creatinine ≥ 1.5 mg/dL (133 µmol/L) 14. Systemic (iv or oral) immunomodulatory agent or steroid use (topical treatment is allowed, e.g. for asthma or eczema) within 3 months prior to Screening 15. History of chronic infection or other chronic disorder considered an unacceptable risk 16. History of malignancy except for treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma 17. History of alcohol or substance abuse 18. Previously received gene therapy product 19. Participation in prior investigational drug or medical device study within the previous 3 months 20. History of therapeutic non-adherence 21. Any other reason that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Medical Monitor, would render the subject unsuitable for participation in the study |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Primary: Safety and tolerability will be assessed by the grading of AEs/SAEs and change in laboratory evaluations from baseline
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1) AE assessment Baseline, Day 0, Day 1, Day 7, weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, months 15, 18, 21,24, 27, 30, 33, 36 (EOS) & Early Termination Visit 2) Laboratory evaluations -CBC: Baseline, Day 0, Day 1, weeks 4, 8, 12, 28,52, months 15, 18, 21,24, 27, 30, 33, 36/EOS & Early Termination Visit -Serum Chemistry, Metabolic Panel: All time points except day 7 -Coagulation screen: Baseline, Day 0, weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, months 15, 18, 21,24, 27, 30, 33, 36/EOS & Early Termination Visit -Liver Panel: Tested twice per week from baseline through week 12, then tested at wks 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, months 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36/EOS & early termination |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Secondary: 1. Changes in FIX antigen and FIX activity levels from baseline over time 2. Change from baseline in the number of FIX units infused per week 3. Change from baseline in number and severity of bleeding episodes 4. Changes in neutralizing antibodies to FIX from baseline over time 5. Presence and shedding of AAV2/6 vector DNA, by PCR in plasma, saliva, urine, stool, and semen over time |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1. FIX antigen: Baseline (BL), Day 1, Day 7, Wks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, Months 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 (EOS) & Early Termination Visit 2. FIX activity: BL, Day 1, Day 7, Weekly (Wk 2-Wk 12), Wk 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, Months 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 & Early Termination Visit 3. Bleeding episodes & FIX concentrates usage: From BL through end of the study including early termination visit 4. FIX inhibitor level: BL, Day 1, Wks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, Months 15, 18, 21,24, 27, 30, 33, 36 & Early Termination Visit 5. Presence & shedding in AAV2/6 vector DNA by PCR in plasma, saliva, urine, stool & semen over time: BL, Day 1, Day 7, WKs 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 & Early termination visit |
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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 | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | Yes |
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 | Yes |
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) | No |
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 | No |
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
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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 | 8 |
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 |
United Kingdom |
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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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 5 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 5 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |