E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Chronic kidney disease Systemic inflammation |
Malattia cardiovascolare aterosclerotica Malattia renale cronica Infiammazione sistemica |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Cardiovascular disease Chronic kidney disease Inflammation |
Malattia cardiovascolare Malattia renale cronica Infiammazione |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Cardiovascular Diseases [C14] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 21.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10051615 |
E.1.2 | Term | Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004866 |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 23.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10064848 |
E.1.2 | Term | Chronic kidney disease |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10038359 - Renal and urinary disorders |
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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 | 10067394 |
E.1.2 | Term | hs-CRP increased |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004848 |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 21.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10011418 |
E.1.2 | Term | CRP increased |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004848 |
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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 demonstrate the superiority of ziltivekimab 15 mg s.c. once-monthly in reducing the risk of MACE (as defined by the primary endpoint) compared to placebo, both added to standard of care, in participants with established ASCVD, CKD and systemic inflammation. |
Dimostrare la superiorità di ziltivekimab 15 mg s.c. una volta al mese nella riduzione del rischio di MACE (secondo quanto definito dall’endpoint primario) rispetto al placebo, entrambi aggiunti alla terapia standard, in partecipanti con ASCVD accertata, MRC e infiammazione sistemica. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
- To demonstrate the superiority of ziltivekimab 15 mg s.c. once-monthly compared to placebo, both added to standard of care, in participants with established ASCVD, CKD and systemic inflammation, with regards to the following: • reducing the risk of expanded MACE (as defined by the confirmatory secondary endpoint) • reducing the risk of heart failure (as defined by the confirmatory secondary endpoint) • reducing all-cause mortality • delaying the progression of CKD (as defined by the confirmatory secondary endpoint) - To compare the effects of ziltivekimab 15 mg s.c. once-monthly versus placebo, both added to standard of care, in participants with established ASCVD, CKD and systemic inflammation, with regards to the following: • reducing systemic inflammation (defined by the secondary and exploratory endpoints) • improving patient reported outcomes (PRO) • not increasing severe infections (as defined by secondary safety endpoints) |
- Dimostrare la superiorità di ziltivekimab 15 mg s.c. una volta al mese rispetto al placebo, entrambi aggiunti alla terapia standard, in partecipanti con ASCVD accertata, MRC e infiammazione sistemica, in relazione a quanto segue: • riduzione rischio di MACE espanso (secondo quanto definito dall’endpoint secondario di conferma) • riduzione rischio di insufficienza cardiaca (secondo quanto definito dall’endpoint secondario di conferma) • riduzione della mortalità per qualsiasi causa • ritardata progressione di MRC (come definito dall’endpoint secondario di conferma) Confrontare gli effetti di ziltivekimab 15 mg s.c. una volta al mese rispetto al placebo, entrambi aggiunti allo standard di cura in relazione a: • riduzione dell’infiammazione sistemica (secondo quanto definito dagli endpoint secondari ed esplorativi) • miglioramento degli esiti riferiti dal paziente (PRO) • mancato aumento delle infezioni gravi (secondo quanto definito dagli endpoint di sicurezza secondari) |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
- eGFR greater than or equal to 15 and below 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 (using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) creatinine equation) - Serum hs-CRP greater than or equal to 2 mg/L at screening (visit 1) - Evidence of ASCVD by one or more of the following within the last 5 years from screening: a) Coronary heart disease defined as at least one of the following: i. Documented history of MI ii. Prior coronary revascularisation procedure iii. greater than or equal to 50% stenosis in major epicardial coronary artery documented by cardiac catheterisation or CT coronary angiography b) Cerebrovascular disease defined as at least one of the following: i. Prior stroke of atherosclerotic origin ii. Prior carotid artery revascularisation procedure iii. greater than or equal to 50% stenosis in carotid artery documented by X-ray angiography, MR angiography, CT angiography or Doppler ultrasound. c) Symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) defined as at least one of the following: i. Intermittent claudication with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) below or equal to 0.90 at rest ii. Intermittent claudication with a greater than or equal to 50% stenosis in peripheral artery (excluding carotid) documented by X-ray angiography, MR angiography, CT angiography or Doppler ultrasound iii. Prior peripheral artery (excluding carotid) revascularisation procedure iv. Lower extremity amputation at or above ankle due to atherosclerotic disease (excluding e.g. trauma or osteomyelitis). |
- eGFR > 15 e <60 ml/min/1,73 m2 (utilizzando l’equazione della creatinina della Collaborazione epidemiologica – malattia renale cronica [CKD-EPI]). - hs-CRP sierica > 2 mg/l allo screening (visita 1). - Evidenza di ASCVD in base a uno o più dei seguenti parametri entro gli ultimi 5 anni dallo screening: a) Cardiopatia coronarica definita come almeno una delle seguenti condizioni: i. Anamnesi documentata di IM. ii. Precedente procedura di rivascolarizzazione coronarica. iii. Stenosi =50% nell’arteria coronaria epicardica maggiore documentata mediante cateterismo cardiaco o angio-TC coronarica. b) Malattia cerebrovascolare definita come almeno una delle seguenti condizioni: i. Precedente ictus di origine aterosclerotica. ii. Precedente procedura di rivascolarizzazione dell’arteria carotide. iii. Stenosi =50% nell’arteria carotide documentata mediante angiografia tradizionale, angio-RM, angio-TC o ecodoppler. c) Arteriopatia periferica (PAD) sintomatica definita come almeno una delle seguenti condizioni: i. Claudicatio intermittens con indice caviglia-braccio (ABI) =0,90 a riposo. ii. Claudicatio intermittens con stenosi =50% nell’arteria periferica (esclusa la carotide) documentata mediante angiografia tradizionale, angio-RM, angio-TC o ecodoppler. iii. Precedente procedura di rivascolarizzazione arteriosa periferica (esclusa la carotide) iv. Amputazione degli arti inferiori alla caviglia o sopra a causa di aterosclerotica malattia (esclusi ad esempio traumi o osteomielite). |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
- Clinical evidence of, or suspicion of, active infection at the discretion ofthe investigator. - Myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalisation for unstable angina pectoris, or transient ischaemic attack within 60 days prior to randomisation (visit 2). - Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening (visit 1). - Major cardiac surgical, non-cardiac surgical, or major endoscopic procedure (thoracoscopic or laparoscopic) within the past 60 days prior to randomisation (visit 2) or any major surgical procedure planned at the time of randomisation (visit 2). |
- Evidenza clinica di, o sospetto di, infezione attiva a discrezione dello sperimentatore. - Infarto del miocardio, ictus, ricovero per angina pectoris instabile o attacco ischemico transitorio nei 60 giorni precedenti alla randomizzazione (visita 2). - Prevista rivascolarizzazione arteriosa coronarica, carotidea o periferica nota il giorno dello screening (visita 1). - Intervento chirurgico cardiaco maggiore, chirurgico non cardiaco o procedura endoscopica maggiore (toracoscopica o laparoscopica) negli ultimi 60 giorni prima della randomizzazione (visita 2) o qualsiasi intervento chirurgico maggiore programmato al momento della randomizzazione (visita 2). |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Time to first occurrence of 3-point MACE, a composite endpoint consisting of: - CV death ( Based on EAC-confirmed events, including undetermined cause of death) - non-fatal MI ( Based on EAC-confirmed events, acute MI only) - non-fatal stroke ( Based on EAC-confirmed events, including ischaemic, haemorrhagic and undetermined stroke) |
Tempo al primo episodio di MACE a 3 punti, un endpoint composito costituito da: • morte CV (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC; comprensivo di causa indeterminata del decesso) • IM non fatale (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC; solo IM acuto) • ictus non fatale (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC; comprensivo di ictus ischemico, emorragico e indeterminato) |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
From randomisation (month 0) to end-of-study (up to 48 months (Maximum treatment duration is dependent on event rates and is estimated to be approximately 48 months including a 3-month follow-up period) |
Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) alla fine dello studio fino a 48 mesi (la durata massima del trattamento dipende dai tassi di eventi e si stima essere attorno ai 48 mesi, incluso un periodo di follow-up di 3 mesi). |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
1. Time to first occurrence of expanded MACE, a composite endpoint consisting of: - CV death (Based on EAC-confirmed events, including undetermined cause of death) - non-fatal MI ( Based on EAC-confirmed events, acute MI only) - non-fatal stroke ( Based on EAC-confirmed events, including ischaemic, haemorrhagic and undetermined stroke) - hospitalisation for unstable angina pectoris requiring urgent coronary revascularisation ( Based on EAC-confirmed events) 2. Number of hospitalisations for heart failure (Based on EAC-confirmed events) or urgent heart failure visit (Based on EAC-confirmed events) 3. Time to occurrence of all-cause mortality (Based on EAC-confirmed events) 4. Time to first occurrence of a composite CKD endpoint consisting of: - onset of persistent ("Persistent" is defined as 2 consecutive samples meeting the criteria. The 2 samples must be at least 4 weeks apart) greater than or equal to 40% reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI) compared with baseline - kidney failure defined as: a) death from kidney failure (Based on EAC-confirmed events, defined as a non-CV death that is due to the direct consequences of severely impaired kidney function. Undetermined cause of death in participants with eGFR below15 mL/min/1.73 m^2 will be considered kidney death) b) onset of persistent ("Persistent" is defined as 2 consecutive samples meeting the criteria. The 2 samples must be at least 4 weeks apart) eGFR below 15 mL/min/1.73 m^2 (CKD-EPI) c) initiation of chronic kidney replacement therapy (maintenance dialysis or kidney transplantation) (Based on EAC-confirmed events) 5. Time to first occurrence of each of the individual components (Based on EAC-confirmed events) of the expanded MACE endpoint and the kidney composite endpoint 6. Time to first occurrence of MIs (acute MI only) (fatal and non-fatal) (Based on EAC-confirmed events) 7. Time to first occurrence of stroke (including ischaemic, haemorrhagic and undetermined stroke) (fatal and non-fatal) (Based on EACconfirmed events) 8. Time to first occurrence of a composite MACE endpoint consisting of: - all-cause mortality (Based on EAC-confirmed events) - non-fatal MI (Based on EAC-confirmed events, acute MI only), - non-fatal stroke (Based on EAC-confirmed events, including ischaemic, haemorrhagic and undetermined stroke) 9. Time to first occurrence of an expanded composite kidney endpoint consisting of: - CV death (Based on EAC-confirmed events, including undetermined cause of death) - onset of persistent ("Persistent" is defined as 2 consecutive samples meeting the criteria. The 2 samples must be at least 4 weeks apart) greater than or equal to 40% reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI) compared with baseline - kidney failure defined as: a) death from kidney failure (Based on EAC-confirmed events, defined as a non-CV death that is due to the direct consequences of severely impaired kidney function. Undetermined cause of death in participants with eGFR below 15 mL/min/1.73 m^2 will be considered kidney death) b) onset of persistent ("Persistent" is defined as 2 consecutive samples meeting the criteria. The 2 samples must be at least 4 weeks apart) eGFR below 15 mL/min/1.73 m^2 (CKD-EPI) c) initiation of chronic kidney replacement therapy (maintenance dialysis or kidney transplantation)(Based on EAC-confirmed events) 10. Time to first occurrence of coronary revascularisation 11. Relative change in UACR 12. Change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) 13. Annual rate of change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) (total eGFR slope) 14. Change in hs-CRP 15. Change in NT-pro-BNP 16. Change in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 17. Number of events of atrial fibrillation (MedDRA search) 18. Number of hospitalisations with infection as primary cause (Based on EAC-confirmed events) or death due to infection (Based on EACconfirmed events) 19. Change in Short Form 36 (SF-36) Physical Component Score (PCS) |
Tempo al primo episodio di MACE espanso, un endpoint composito costituito da: • morte CV (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC, cioè comitato di validazione degli eventi, comprensivo di causa indeterminata del decesso) • IM non fatale (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC, solo IM acuto) • ictus non fatale ( in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC, comprensivo di ictus ischemico, emorragico e indeterminato) • ricovero per angina pectoris instabile che richiede rivascolarizzazione coronarica urgente (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC, comprensivo di ictus ischemico) Numero di ricoveri per insufficienza cardiaca o visita urgente per insufficienza cardiaca (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC) Tempo al verificarsi di mortalità per qualsiasi causa (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC) Tempo al primo episodio di un endpoint MRC composito, costituito da: - comparsa di una riduzione persistente di =40% dell’eGFR (CKD-EPI) rispetto al basale (“persistente” si riferisce a 2 campioni consecutivi che soddisfano i criteri. Tra i 2 campioni devono intercorrere almeno 4 settimane) - insufficienza renale definita come: - decesso per insufficienza renale (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC, definito come morte non CV dovuta a conseguenze dirette della grave compromissione della funzionalità renale. Una causa indeterminata di decesso nei partecipanti con eGFR <15 ml/min/1,73 m2 sarà considerata morte renale) - comparsa di eGFR persistente <15 ml/min/1,73 m2 (CKD-EPI) - inizio di terapia sostitutiva renale cronica (dialisi di mantenimento o trapianto di rene), in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC Tempo al primo episodio di ciascuno dei singoli componenti di endpoint MACE espanso e di endpoint renale composito (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC) Tempo alla prima manifestazione di IM acuto (fatale e non fatale) Tempo al primo episodio di ictus (fatale e non fatale), comprensivo di ictus ischemico, emorragico e indeterminato, in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC Tempo al primo episodio di un endpoint MACE composito, costituito da: • mortalità per qualsiasi causa (in base a eventi confermati dall'EAC) • IM non fatale acuto (in base a eventi confermati dall'EAC • ictus non fatale (in base a eventi confermati dall'EAC, comprensivo di ictus ischemico, emorragico e indeterminato) Tempo al primo episodio di endpoint renale composito espanso costituito da: • morte CV (in base a eventi confermati dall'EAC, comprensivo di causa indeterminata del decesso) • comparsa di una riduzione persistente di =40% dell’eGFR (CKD-EPI) rispetto al basale • insufficienza renale definita come: • decesso per insufficienza renale (in base a eventi confermati dall'EAC, definito come morte non CV dovuta a conseguenze dirette della grave compromissione della funzionalità renale. Una causa indeterminata di decesso nei partecipanti con eGFR <15 ml/min/1,73 m2 sarà considerata morte renale) • comparsa di eGFR persistente <15 ml/min/1,73 m2 (CKD-EPI) • inizio di terapia sostitutiva renale cronica (dialisi di mantenimento o trapianto di rene) (in base a eventi confermati dall'EAC) Tempo al primo episodio di rivascolarizzazione coronarica Variazione relativa del rapporto albumina-creatinina nelle urine (UACR) Variazione dell’eGFR (CKD-EPI) Tasso annuale di variazione nell’eGFR (CKD-EPI) (pendenza totale dell’eGFR) Variazione di hs-CRP Variazione della frazione N-terminale del pro-peptide natriuretico cerebrale (NT-pro-BNP) Variazione della frazione di eiezione ventricolare sinistra (FEVS) Numero di eventi di fibrillazione atriale (ricerca MedDRA) Numero di ricoveri ospedalieri con infezione come causa primaria o decesso dovuto a infezione (in base a eventi confermati dall’EAC) Variazione del punteggio della componente fisica (PCS) del Modulo breve a 36 voci (SF-36) |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1.- 10. From randomisation (month 0) to end-of-study (up to 48 months (Maximum treatment duration is dependent on event rates and is estimated to be approximately 48 months including a 3-month follow-up period.) 11.- 12. From randomisation (month 0) to (24 months) 13. From randomisation (month 0) to end-of-study (up to 48 months (Maximum treatment duration is dependent on event rates and is estimated to be approximately 48 months including a 3-month follow-up period.) 14.- 16. From randomisation (month 0) to (24 months) 17.-18. From randomisation (month 0) to end-of-study (up to 48 months (Maximum treatment duration is dependent on event rates and is estimated to be approximately 48 months including a 3-month follow-up period.) 19. From randomisation (month 0) to (24 months) |
1.- 10. Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) alla fine dello studio (fino a 48 mesi (la durata massima del trattamento dipende dai tassi di eventi ed è stimata in circa 48 mesi compreso un periodo di follow-up di 3 mesi). 11.- 12. Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) a (24 mesi) 13. Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) alla fine dello studio (fino a 48 mesi (la durata massima del trattamento dipende dai tassi di eventi ed è stimata in circa 48 mesi compreso un periodo di follow-up di 3 mesi). 14.- 16. Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) a (24 mesi) 17.-18. Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) alla fine dello studio (fino a 48 mesi (la durata massima del trattamento dipende dai tassi di eventi ed è stimata in circa 48 mesi compreso un periodo di follow-up di 3 mesi). 19. Dalla randomizzazione (mese 0) a (24 mesi) |
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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 | No |
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) | 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) | 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 | 21 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 156 |
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 | Information not present in EudraCT |
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 |
Brazil |
Canada |
China |
India |
Israel |
Japan |
Korea, Republic of |
Malaysia |
Mexico |
Russian Federation |
Serbia |
South Africa |
Taiwan |
Turkey |
Ukraine |
United States |
European Union |
United Kingdom |
Argentina |
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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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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 4 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 14 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 4 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 14 |