E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
chronic autoimmune disorder that causes the excessive buildup of skin cells |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | SOC |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10040785 |
E.1.2 | Term | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10040785 - Skin and subcutaneous tissue 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 demonstrate equivalent efficacy of BAT2206 and Stelara in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
The secondary objectives of the study are as follows:
• To evaluate the efficacy of BAT2206 compared with Stelara over time based on secondary efficacy endpoints.
• To evaluate the safety and tolerability of BAT2206 compared with Stelara over the entire study period.
• To evaluate the immunogenicity of BAT2206 compared with Stelara.
• To evaluate the steady-state PK of BAT2206 compared with Stelara.
• To assess safety and immunogenicity after transition from Stelara to BAT2206. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Male or female aged ≥ 18 years with a diagnosis of plaque-type psoriasis at least 24 weeks before screening.
2. Have moderate to severe plaque-type psoriasis as defined at screening and baseline by:
a. PASI ≥ 12,
b. sPGA ≥ 3, and
c. BSA affected by chronic plaque-type psoriasis ≥ 10%
3. Failed to respond to, have a contraindication to, or is intolerant to other systemic therapies including cyclosporine, methotrexate, or PUVA
4. Female patients of childbearing potential and male patients with a female partner of childbearing potential must be willing to use highly effective contraceptive precautions throughout the study period and continuing for at least 15 weeks after the last dose of study drug. Abstinence from heterosexual intercourse is accepted when this is the usual lifestyle of the patient and must be continued for at least 15 weeks after the last dose of study drug. A female patient is considered not of childbearing potential when postmenopausal (at least 12 consecutive months without menses without an alternative medical cause) or surgically sterilized (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, and bilateral oophorectomy).
5. If female of childbearing potential, patient should have a negative pregnancy test result at screening and baseline visits.
6. Must be willing to provide written consent and to comply with the requirements of the study protocol. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1.Have any forms of psoriasis at the time of the screening visit other than plaque-type, such as erythrodermic psoriasis,pustular psoriasis, guttate psoriasis,medication-induced psoriasis,or other skin conditions(eg, eczema)that would interfere with evaluations of the effect of investigational product on psoriasis
2.Have previously received ustekinumab,a biosimilar of ustekinumab,or any drug that targets interleukin-12, interleukin-17 or interleukin-23
3.Weight >120 kg
4.Have received any monoclonal antibody-based biologic drugs for the treatment of Psoriasis(PsO)or Psoriatic arthritis(PsA)other than those prohibited (see exclusion #2)within 5 half-lives of the drugs before the screening visit
5.Have received non-monoclonal antibody biological drugs(eg, etanercept)for the treatment of PsO or PsA within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer)before the screening visit
6.Have received topical therapies for the treatment of psoriasis(such as corticosteroids,vitamin D analogs,or retinoids)within 2 weeks before baseline visit. 7.Have received ultraviolet (UV) A phototherapy(with or without oral psoralen),UVB phototherapy,any systemic steroids,or nonbiological drugs(such as methotrexate, apremilast,sulfasalazine, azathioprine,JAK inhibitors,or other immunosuppressive agents)for the treatment of PsO or PsA within 4 weeks before baseline visit
8.Have received any investigational drug within 8 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer)before the screening visit(in case of monoclonal antibody-based investigational drugs exclusion #4 applies)
9.Have received any herbal remedies or traditional medicines used to treat psoriasis or PsA within 4 weeks before baseline visit
10.Have current or chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disease other than plaque psoriasis that may confound the evaluation of the effect of
the study treatment.Patients with concurrent PsA will be allowed to participate
11.History of allergy to the active substance or any of the excipients of study drugs,or of hypersensitivity to latex
12.Have received a live vaccination within 4 weeks before the baseline visit(1 year before initiating treatment for Bacillus Calmette–Guerin vaccines). (Patient must agree not to receive a live vaccination during the study and up to 15 weeks [1 year for Bacillus Calmette–Guerin vaccines] after the last dose of the study drug).COVID-19 vaccination will not be allowed for 4 weeks before randomization or for 2 weeks before each dosing (Week 4,Week 16, Week 28,and Week 40)during the study
13.Have clinical signs or symptoms consistent with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)infection within the last 4 weeks before screening or during screening. In case of confirmed COVID-19 infection before screening, documentation of resolution of infection by appropriate laboratory test is required.
14.History of invasive infection
15.Presence of active infection at screening, history of infection requiring intravenous antibiotics and/or hospitalization ≤ 8 weeks before baseline visit,or oral antibiotics ≤2 weeks before baseline visit.Minor fungal infections may be allowed
16.Any recurrent bacterial, fungal,or viral infection that makes the patient unsuitable for the study,including recurrent/disseminated herpes zoster
17.Meet criteria relative to latent or active tuberculosis infection as described in the protocol
18.Presence of any of the abnormal laboratory test results at screening as described in the protocol
19.Positive HIV(HIV-1 and HIV-2),hepatitis B,or hepatitis C serological result
20.Evidence of malignancy, lung infection,or abnormalities suggestive of active TB on chest radiography performed within 12 weeks before the screening visit or during the screening period 21.Significant medical problems as described in the protocol
22.Any history of malignancy or lymphoproliferative disease at any time,except curative treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer or resected carcinoma in situ of the cervix 23.Have a transplanted organ/tissue or stem cell transplantation
24.Have an underlying metabolic,hematologic,renal, hepatic,pulmonary, neurologic,endocrine,cardiac, infectious,or gastrointestinal condition,which in the opinion of the investigator places the patient at unacceptable risk
25.Have a history of demyelinating diseases (including myelitis)or neurologic symptoms suggestive of demyelinating disease
26.Any major surgical procedure within 12 weeks of the baseline visit or planned during the study
27.Patient is not willing to limit UV light exposure during the study
28.History of clinically significant drug or alcohol abuse within the last 12 months as judged by the investigator
29.Pregnant or breastfeeding (lactating)women
30.Patient is considered by the investigator,for any reason,to be an unsuitable candidate for the study
31.Patients participating in another investigational drug or device trial or planning on participating in another clinical trial during the course of the study |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary endpoint of this study is percent change from baseline (CfB) in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score to Week 8 (EMA) or
Week 12 (all other agencies). |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Two timepoints (Week 8 or Week 12) will be analyzed independently as primary for this measure, depending on the regulatory agency for
submission. |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
The secondary efficacy endpoints are as follows:
• Percent CfB in PASI score to Weeks 4, 16, 20, 28, 32, 40, 44 and 52
• Proportion of patients who achieve at least 50/75/90/100% improvement from baseline in PASI (PASI-50/75/90/100) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 28, 32, 40, 44 and 52
• Area under the effect curve (AUEC) for PASI from baseline to Weeks 8, 12, and 28.
• CfB in static Physician’s Global Assessment (sPGA) score to Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 28, 32, 40, 44 and 52
• Proportion of patients with sPGA score on a 6-item scale of cleared (0) or minimal (1) at Week 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 28, 32, 40, 44 and 52
• CfB in affected body surface area (BSA) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 28, 32, 40, 44 and 52
• CfB in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score to Weeks 8, 12, 28, 40, and 52
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Timepoints already included in end points |
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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 | Yes |
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 | Yes |
E.6.13.1 | Other scope of the trial description |
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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) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
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) | Yes |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
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
| 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 | 6 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 16 |
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 |
China |
Georgia |
Russian Federation |
Bulgaria |
Poland |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
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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The end of the study or study completion will be the last patient’s last visit for any protocol-related activity |
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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 | 9 |
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 | 9 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |