E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis |
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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] - Immune System Diseases [C20] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10036732 |
E.1.2 | Term | Primary sclerosing cholangitis |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004871 |
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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 |
To determine the safety, tolerability and activity of the anti-human CCL24 monoclonal antibody CM-101, over 15 weeks, in male and female adult subjects with primary sclerosing cholangitis, as measured by a decrease in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels and reduction in ELF score (two primary end-points). |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To evaluate the CM-101 pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles, anti-drug antibodies (ADA) development, biochemical response to treatment (liver enzyme levels) and a panel of biomarkers to monitor disease progression in PSC. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Males and females, age 18 to 75 years, both inclusive.
2. Subjects with diagnosis of large duct PSC (intrahepatic and/or extrahepatic), of more than 24 weeks’ duration (defined as cholestatic serum liver tests with consistent magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) showing sclerosing cholangitis once secondary causes of sclerosing cholangitis have been excluded).
3. Subjects that have had no significant clinical concern for cholangiocarcinoma based on clinical, laboratory or imaging findings in the 12 months preceding Randomization.
4. Subjects with serum ALP greater than 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) in both Screening and Baseline blood tests (taken at least 5 days apart).
5. Subjects receiving Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA), must recieve a stable dose for ≥12 weeks prior to, Randomization and must not exceed 23 mg/kg/day during this time.
6. Subjects with concomitant IBD: a. Subjects with ulcerative colitis (UC) must have undergone colonoscopy with biopsy confirming no dysplasia or colorectal cancer within 18 months of Randomization; b. Subjects with Crohn’s Disease (CD) must be in remission as defined by a Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) <150; c. Subjects with ulcerative colitis (UC) must either be in remission or have mild disease. Remission is defined as a Partial Mayo score of ≤2 with no individual sub-score exceeding 1 point. Mild disease is defined as a Partial Mayo score of ≤3 with no individual sub-score exceeding 1 point.
7. Subjects receiving concomitant medications must be on stable therapy for > 12 weeks prior to Randomization.
8. Female subjects of childbearing potential (defined as sexually mature women who have not undergone surgical sterilization or who have not been naturally post-menopausal for at least 24 consecutive months for women ≤55 years; for women >55 years 12 consecutive months) must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to starting study treatment. Sexually active women of childbearing potential must agree to use an effective method of contraception from the Screening Visit throughout the study period including 18 weeks post last dose. Effective methods of contraception are considered to be those listed below: • Barrier method, i.e., (a) condom (male or female) with spermicide or (b) diaphragm with spermicide; or • Intrauterine device; or • Vasectomy (partner), or • Hormonal (e.g., contraceptive pill, patch, intramuscular implant or injection). • Abstinence, if in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject [where abstinence is defined as refraining from heterosexual intercourse during the trial duration (from first administration of investigational product until 18 weeks post last dose)].
9. Male subjects, if not vasectomized, must agree to use barrier contraception (condom plus spermicide) during heterosexual intercourse from screening through to study completion and for 90 days from the last dose of study investigational medicinal product.
10. Subjects able to understand and sign a written informed consent form (ICF). |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Subjects with presence of documented secondary sclerosing cholangitis (such as ischemic cholangitis, recurrent pancreatitis, intraductal stone disease, severe bacterial cholangitis, surgical or blunt abdominal trauma, recurrent pyogenic cholangitis, choledocholithiasis, toxic sclerosing cholangitis due to chemical agents, or any other cause of secondary sclerosing cholangitis) on prior clinical investigations.
2. Subjects with presence of competing etiology of liver disease (including, but not limited to, viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, (Ig) G4-associated cholangitis, primary biliary cholangitis etc.) are excluded from the study. Subjects with possible overlap syndrome with autoimmune hepatitis are excluded if the Investigator considers autoimmune hepatitis as the predominant liver injury.
3. Subjects with small duct PSC in the absence of large duct disease.
4. Subjects with percutaneous biliary drain or bile duct stent or subjects who had required biliary drainage within 12 weeks of screening.
5. Subjects that have undergone prior biliary surgery (laparoscopic or open surgery) other than those who at the time of screening are more than 6 weeks after cholecystectomy without surgical complications.
6. Subjects with evidence of cirrhosis, as determined by local transient elastography (TE, preferably FibroscanTM) values of >/= 14.4 kPa obtained during the screening period.
7. History of cirrhosis and/or hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classes A, B and C), and/or hepatic decompensation including ascites, encephalopathy or variceal bleeding.
8. Subjects who have undergone or are planned for liver transplantation or with current model of end stage liver disease (MELD) score ≥12.
9. Subjects with Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) values > 5 x ULN as determined at Screening and/or Randomization blood tests (taken at least 5 days apart).
10. Subjects who show ‘clinically significant changes’ (as judged by the investigator) in liver transaminase levels on repeated measure will be excluded.
11. Subjects with serum Total Bilirubin values > 2 x ULN at Screening and/or at Randomization (taken at least 5 days apart). Subjects who show evidence of ‘clinically significant worsening’ (as judged by the investigator) of bilirubin between screening and Randomization will be excluded.
12. Subjects with known Gilbert's syndrome or a history of elevations in unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin >ULN.
13. Subjects with International Normalized Ratio (INR) >1.3 which does not correct on vitamin k replacement, in the absence of anticoagulants.
14. Subjects with serum creatinine >1.4 mg/dL (123 μmol/L) and/or a platelet count <100 x 109/L
15. Subjects with history of cholangiocarcinoma or a high clinical suspicion of cholangiocarcinoma, as indicated by clinical presentation, laboratory tests or imaging of a functional dominant stricture.
16. Subjects with elevated Ca 19-9 value (>129 U/mL) within 12 months prior to at Screening, unless Ca 19-9 levels have been stable and clinical evaluation & repeated MRI imaging within the same time period has not provided evidence of cholangiocarcinoma.
17. Subjects with a prior biliary stricture necessitating intervention should be stable for ≥24 weeks prior to Randomization without intervention, or episode of cholangitis, and should show a low level of clinical suspicion of cholangiocarcinoma.
18. Subjects with current known portal hypertension with complications, including known gastric or large esophageal varices, poorly controlled or diuretic resistant ascites, history of variceal bleeds, or related therapeutic or prophylactic interventions (e.g., beta blockers, insertion of variceal bands or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt [TIPS]).
19. Subjects with active malignancy (diagnosed and/or treated within 3 years of Randomization), other than: a) adequately treated non-metastatic basal cell skin cancer; b) squamous cell skin cancer that has been adequately treated and that has not recurred for at least 1 year prior to Randomization; c) history of cervical carcinoma in situ that has been adequately treated and that has not recurred;
20. Subjects with a ‘clinically significant’ (as judged by the Investigator) unexplained weight loss during the 24 weeks prior to Randomization. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
1. Change from baseline through to Week 15 in serum alkaline phosphatase levels by treatment cohort
2. Change from baseline through to Week 15 in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) score by treatment cohort |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1) and 2) from baseline through to Week 15 |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
1. Analyses of ALP response rates, defined as reduction of ALP to 1.3 x ULN, or a combination of ALP reduction to 1.5-1.3 x ULN with an at least 40% reduction from baseline
2. Percent change from baseline over time in liver enzymes (ALT, AST and GGT)
3. Change from baseline through to Week 15 in liver fibrosis markers - such as PRO-C3 and PRO-C5
4. Evaluation of the incidence and characteristics of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurring following repeated administrations of CM-101
5. Elucidation of the Serum PK profile of repeated administrations of CM-101
6. Evaluation of the development of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) following repeated administrations of CM-101 |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1) Refer to schedule of events
2) Change from baseline over time
3) Baseline through to Week 15
4) Duration of study
5) Refer to schedule of events
6) Refer to schedule of events |
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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) | 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 | 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 | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
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 | 15 |
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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When the last subject is followed for 105 days after the last study drug is administered |
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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 | 0 |
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 | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |