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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Effects of tregalizumab on allergen-induced airway responses and airway inflammation in asthmatic patients

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2020-000585-41
    Trial protocol
    DE  
    Global end of trial date
    09 Mar 2022

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    27 Jan 2023
    First version publication date
    27 Jan 2023
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    OG-061-01
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT04673591
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    T-Balance Therapeutics GmbH
    Sponsor organisation address
    Waldfriedstr. 4, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 60528
    Public contact
    T-Balance Therapeutics GmbH, Dr. Cathrin Schleussner, T-Balance Therapeutics GmbH, +49 69 666 8381,
    Scientific contact
    T-Balance Therapeutics GmbH, Prof. Dr. med. Gregor Schulz, T-Balance Therapeutics GmbH, +49 69 661 63745 ,
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    09 Mar 2022
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    12 Jan 2022
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    09 Mar 2022
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effect of 100 mg tregalizumab treatment administered weekly (via subcutaneous injection) over 12 weeks to patients with mild controlled allergic asthma and HDM (House Dust Mite) allergy, who were exposed to allergen induced bronchoconstriction under controlled conditions in this challenge study. The primary endpoint supporting this objective was the change from baseline in the Late Asthmatic Response (LAR) after Bronchial Allergen Provocation (BAP).
    Protection of trial subjects
    Before undergoing screening procedures for possible participation in the study, the subjects were informed in an understandable form about the nature, scope and possible consequences of the study. This information was given to the subjects orally by a physician who was well informed about the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study. Written information about the study was also provided in a subject information sheet. Subjects were given ample time and opportunity to inquire about details of the study and to consider their participation in the study. A revision of the subject information sheet and the Informed Consent Form (ICF) was made whenever important new information became available that might be relevant to the subject's consent. Subjects already participating in the study were informed of these changes by the investigator. These changes included the safety measures that were introduced due to the COVID-19 vaccinations taking place throughout Germany. After enrolment in the study, each subject was issued with a subject identification card that contained information about their participation in the study. Subjects were instructed to carry this card with them throughout the entire duration of the study so that the investigator could be contacted in case of emergency. Subjects were followed-up until 4 weeks after the last administration of treatment.
    Background therapy
    1. Rescue medication The administration of inhaled ß2-agonist rescue medication (e.g., salbutamol) was allowed at any time during the study. However, if treatment with rescue medication occured within the time period of 8 hours prior to BAP until 7 hours after BAP at Visit V4 and/or at Visit V17, this was considered as an important protocol deviation. Moreover, when any washout periods given in the protocol were violated, the implications were discussed on a case-by-case basis. 2. Provokit® Provokit® 0.33% powder and solvent to prepare a solution for inhalation via nebulizer. Substance: Methacholine chloride Concentration: 0.33% Dose per Administration: up to 242.9 µg (dose steps planned: 15.2 µg, 30.4 µg, 60.7 µg, 121.4 µg and 242.9 µg) Mode of Administration: inhalation via nebulizer Final Release: ARISTO Pharma GmbH, Germany Batch No. / Expiry date 26709520 / JUN-2022
    Evidence for comparator
    n.a.
    Actual start date of recruitment
    09 Dec 2020
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 42
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    42
    EEA total number of subjects
    42
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    42
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Screening for the monocentric study with an active site in Germany started on 09-Dec-2020 and ended on 23-Aug-2021 (9 months). The screening period was up to 11 weeks for each subject. The study site was a site management organisation. A total of 42 patients were included in the study and received randomised treatment.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Main inclusion criteria: - Male or female adult patients (aged 18 to 65) - Established diagnosis of mild controlled allergic asthma (GINA 2019) and history of allergic bronchial asthma for at least 1 year. - Non-smoker (all substances) - who signed ICF

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    overall trial (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator, Monitor, Data analyst
    Blinding implementation details
    Treatments were administered under double-blind conditions, meaning that all formulations were externally identical and identification by staff/subjects was not possible. The study data remained blinded until the database was locked. The investigator received a sealed envelope containing the treatment assignment for each subject. The sealed envelope was kept in a secure area by the investigator to decide whether the blinding needed to be lifted in case of emergency.

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Arm I Placebo
    Arm description
    In Arm I, the placebo product was used. The placebo product was a sterile solution for subcutaneous injection containing the same excipients as the tregalizumab drug, as the placebo product was the tregalizumab formulation buffer. Each of the 21 subjects in this group was treated with the placebo product (Tregalizumab formulation buffer) once a week for 12 weeks. The injection was administered into the upper abdomen. At each administration, 1 ml of the solution was injected. The first administration was on day 1 (visit V5). During the treatment phase, defined procedures with a certain number of tests/measurements were performed at each visit (visit V5 – visit V16). A defined number of tests/measurements were also performed during the follow-up phase (visit V17 – visit V19).
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Reference product (Placebo)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Placebo solution (tregalizumab formulation buffer)
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Placebo: Tregalizumab formulation buffer Concentration: not applicable Dose per administration: not applicable Mode of administration: subcutaneous injection Amount of injection solution: 1 ml

    Arm title
    Arm II Verum
    Arm description
    In arm II, the verum product was used. The verum product was a sterile solution for subcutaneous injection containing 100 mg/ml of tregalizumab plus the excipients of the formulation buffer. The excipients of the formulation buffer were exactly the same as in the placebo product. Each of the 21 subjects in this group was treated with the verum product once a week for 12 weeks. The injection was administered into the upper abdomen. At each administration, 1 ml of the solution was injected. The first administration was on day 1 (visit V5). During the treatment phase, defined procedures with a specific number of tests/measurements were performed at each visit (visit V5 - visit V16). A defined number of tests/measurements were also performed during the follow-up phase (visit V17- visit V19).
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Test product (Verum)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Tregalizumab (BT061)
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Verum: Tregalizumab solution Concentration: 100 mg/mL Dose per administration: 100 mg Mode of administration: subcutaneous injection Amount of injection solution: 1 ml

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Arm I Placebo Arm II Verum
    Started
    21
    21
    Completed
    21
    20
    Not completed
    0
    1
         One subject moved to another city
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    overall trial
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group values
    overall trial Total
    Number of subjects
    42 42
    Age categorical
    Male and female subjects were enrolled into this study. At the time of the present study, there was no reason (i.e., safety issues) to exclude women from these investigations. As expressed in ICH guidelines, it is an underlying principle of drug development that "patients entering clinical trials should be reasonably representative of the population that will later be treated".
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    42 42
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    27 27
        Male
    15 15

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm I Placebo
    Reporting group description
    In Arm I, the placebo product was used. The placebo product was a sterile solution for subcutaneous injection containing the same excipients as the tregalizumab drug, as the placebo product was the tregalizumab formulation buffer. Each of the 21 subjects in this group was treated with the placebo product (Tregalizumab formulation buffer) once a week for 12 weeks. The injection was administered into the upper abdomen. At each administration, 1 ml of the solution was injected. The first administration was on day 1 (visit V5). During the treatment phase, defined procedures with a certain number of tests/measurements were performed at each visit (visit V5 – visit V16). A defined number of tests/measurements were also performed during the follow-up phase (visit V17 – visit V19).

    Reporting group title
    Arm II Verum
    Reporting group description
    In arm II, the verum product was used. The verum product was a sterile solution for subcutaneous injection containing 100 mg/ml of tregalizumab plus the excipients of the formulation buffer. The excipients of the formulation buffer were exactly the same as in the placebo product. Each of the 21 subjects in this group was treated with the verum product once a week for 12 weeks. The injection was administered into the upper abdomen. At each administration, 1 ml of the solution was injected. The first administration was on day 1 (visit V5). During the treatment phase, defined procedures with a specific number of tests/measurements were performed at each visit (visit V5 - visit V16). A defined number of tests/measurements were also performed during the follow-up phase (visit V17- visit V19).

    Primary: The primary endpoint was the baseline-corrected LAR measured by the area under the curve (AUC) for FEV1 at 4 to 7 hours after BAP (AUC 4-7 FEV1 ) on Day 84 in mITT set of patients.

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    End point title
    The primary endpoint was the baseline-corrected LAR measured by the area under the curve (AUC) for FEV1 at 4 to 7 hours after BAP (AUC 4-7 FEV1 ) on Day 84 in mITT set of patients.
    End point description
    As 0 was included in the 95% CI, it was concluded that the results for the two treatment groups were not statistically significantly different (p = 0.0526) when considering the mITT set.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    V 4: 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes after the last allergen challenge. Afterwards hourly for 9 hours in total. V 16: 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes after the last allergen challenge. Afterwards hourly for 9 hours in total.
    End point values
    Arm I Placebo Arm II Verum
    Number of subjects analysed
    21
    20
    Units: AUC4 7FEV1 [%FEV1*h]
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -36.764 (-47.408 to -26.120)
    -21.610 (-32.520 to -10.701)
    Statistical analysis title
    ANCOVA Change from Baseline AUC4-7FEV1
    Comparison groups
    Arm I Placebo v Arm II Verum
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    41
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0526
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Confidence interval

    Secondary: The secondary endpoint was the baseline-corrected LAR measured by the area under the curve (AUC) for FEV1 at 4 to 7 hours after BAP (AUC 4-7 FEV1 ) on Day 84 in PP set of patients.

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    End point title
    The secondary endpoint was the baseline-corrected LAR measured by the area under the curve (AUC) for FEV1 at 4 to 7 hours after BAP (AUC 4-7 FEV1 ) on Day 84 in PP set of patients.
    End point description
    No obvious change from baseline to Day 84 became apparent for FEV1 max,0 3 and AUC0 3FEV1 in both treatment groups.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    V 4: 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes after the last allergen challenge. Afterwards hourly for 9 hours in total. V 16: 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes after the last allergen challenge. Afterwards hourly for 9 hours in total.
    End point values
    Arm I Placebo Arm II Verum
    Number of subjects analysed
    21
    21
    Units: AUC4 7FEV1 [%FEV1*h]
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -15.044 (-19.531 to -10.557)
    -7.493 (-12.090 to -2.895)
    Statistical analysis title
    ANCOVA Change from Baseline AUC4 7FEV1 - mITT
    Comparison groups
    Arm I Placebo v Arm II Verum
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    42
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0526
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Difference of LS means
    Confidence interval

    Secondary: ANCOVA Change from Baseline FEV1 max,4 7 – mITT Set

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    End point title
    ANCOVA Change from Baseline FEV1 max,4 7 – mITT Set
    End point description
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    ANCOVA Change from Baseline FEV1 max,4-7 compared to Day 84.
    End point values
    Arm I Placebo Arm II Verum
    Number of subjects analysed
    21
    20
    Units: FEV1 max, 4-7 [%]
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -15.044 (-19.531 to -10.557)
    -7.493 (-12.090 to -2.895)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: ANCOVA Change from Baseline FEV1 max,4 7 – PP Set

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    End point title
    ANCOVA Change from Baseline FEV1 max,4 7 – PP Set
    End point description
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    ANCOVA Change from Baseline till Day 84
    End point values
    Arm I Placebo Arm II Verum
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    20
    Units: FEV1 max,4-7 [%]
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -15.307 (-19.956 to -10.657)
    -7.523 (-12.173 to -2.873)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse event reporting began with the first treatment of the first subject and ended with the last treatment of the last subject. Each subject received weekly single doses of 100 mg of Tregalizumab or placebo for 12 weeks.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    24.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Verum
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    Verum Placebo
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Road traffic accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Verum Placebo
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 21 (33.33%)
    5 / 21 (23.81%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Road traffic accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Migraine
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Injection site erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Injection site reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Eye disorders
    Corneal oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Gastritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dermal cyst
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Dermatitis atopic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Infections and infestations
    COVID-19
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Cystitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    23 Mar 2021
    Substantial Amendment SA-01 a) A modification of inclusion criterion No. 6 was necessary, due to a typing error that was overlooked during the initial protocol development and has been corrected. A RAST class equal or higher than 2 is a standard criterion in most allergy studies. The specific house dust mite species to be evaluated was also added for clarity. b) Text addition to clarify that screening assessments could be repeated for rescreened subjects. A description that screening assessments could be repeated during rescreening was added for clarity. c) Text adaptation to clarify how a demonstration of a significant EAR and LAR without rescue medication use was defined. A subject who demonstrated EAR and LAR with rescue medication use at Visit V2 was acceptable. However, if the subject took rescue medication within the first 7 hours after the single step BAP at Visit V4, the profile of FEV1 measurements could not be accepted as a baseline profile. In this latter case, Visit V4 could be repeated once. d) Text modification to allow that the individual provocation dose, which causes a decrease in FEV1 of at least 20%, could be selected by the investigator, if deemed clinically adequate. In addition, further clarifications were added which specify in which cases an adaptation of the initial allergen dose (or extrapolated dose) was required. e) Text addition to describe that if a subject was considered a screening failure at Visit V2, a final safety evaluation during Visit V3 could be conducted. Also, a description of the procedures and measurements to be performed at this final safety visit was added.
    16 Jul 2021
    Urgent Safety Measure In the summer 2021, the German federal government had made gains in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing the availability of COVID-19 vaccines to a larger portion of the population.As a result, T-Balance considered the potential impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the management of the ongoing allergic asthma trial and conducted a risk assessment to better understand how this potential impact could be mitigated. The risk assessment was guided by: 1) Historical program data 2) Regulatory and official guidance, 3) Current scientific literature, and 4) Expert medical opinion. The main outcome of the risk assessment was the need to mitigate the possibility that tregalizumab - which works by acting on immune system cells (namely, activation of T regulatory cells) - could affect the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines (both mRNA and vector-based). Therefore, T-Balance devised an urgent safety measure to protect trial participants against a potential tregalizumab-induced reduction in COVID-19 vaccine efficacy. The premise of the urgent safety measure, which aimed to introduce appropriate intervals between dosing of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) and COVID-19 vaccination, was mainly guided by Pfaar et al., 2021, MHRA Guidance (“Management of COVID-19 vaccination for subjects participating in ongoing non-COVID-19 clinical trials”), STIKO recommendations, and expert opinions.
    10 Dec 2021
    Substantial Amendment SA-02 Based on the Urgent Safety Measure regarding the safety measures for COVID-19 vaccination, a second substantial amendment was required to include the relevant measures in the documentation. Along with the USM amendment, a substantial CMC amendment was announced that included an extension of the specification limit for the colour of the placebo. In addition, other non-substantial changes (e.g., CMC relevant) that had occurred since the study was approved were included.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
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