E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Sustained atrial fibrillation (AF) of over 2 hours and <72 hours duration up to the time of dosing, eligible for cardioversion (electrical and pharmacologic) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Sustained atrial fibrillation (AF) |
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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 | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10003658 |
E.1.2 | Term | Atrial fibrillation |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10007541 - Cardiac 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 |
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of IV-administered HBI-3000 in patients with AF of recent onset and determine the optimal tolerated and effective dose level for pharmacological cardioversion of AF of recent onset to SR.
AF of recent onset is defined as an episode of AF ongoing at the time of dosing with a duration of 2 to 72 hours, as reported by the patient (to the best of the patient’s knowledge) or clinically diagnosed by ECG. The episode may be the first-known event in a patient with new-onset AF, or it may be a recurrent event in patients with paroxysmal AF. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
• Define ECG changes associated with plasma levels of IV-administered HBI-3000 • Evaluate the time to conversion to SR from the start of infusion • Evaluate the proportion of patients with sustained AF or late conversion to SR |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Male and female adult patients (“adult" in accordance with age requirements per local regulations) with sustained AF of > 2 hours and < 72 hours duration at the time of dosing. Enrollment of patients over 85 years of age should be done with caution at the discretion of the Investigator. 2. Eligible for cardioversion (electrical and pharmacologic) 3. Females of childbearing potential (premenopausal female capable of becoming pregnant; FOCBP) must use an effective method of contraception for at least 1 month before enrollment in the study as assessed by the Investigator. In addition, FOCBP must agree to use adequate birth control measures during the study and for 30 days after the dose of Study Drug. Acceptable methods of birth control in this trial include: (i) two highly effective methods of birth control as determined by the Investigator and local regulations regarding the use of birth control methods for patients participating in clinical trials (one of the methods must be a barrier technique); (ii) male partner sterilization (sterile male should be the sole partner for that patient), or (iii) true abstention from sexual intercourse (when in line with the usual lifestyle of the patient) 4. Post-menopausal females, aged over 45 years who have not had a period for at least 12 months and are not using hormonal contraception, or females documented as permanently sterile (e.g., bilateral tubal ligation; hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy) 5. Negative serum pregnancy test at inclusion (FOCBP only) 6. A woman must agree not to donate eggs (ova; oocytes) for purposes of reproduction for at least 30 days after receiving Study Drug infusion. 7. All men (due to potential risk of drug exposure through the ejaculate) who are sexually active must agree to a highly effective method of birth control during the study and for 30 days after the dose of Study Drug (90 days for male patients in Canada). All men must also agree not to donate sperm for at least 30 days (90 days for male patients in Canada) after receiving Study Drug infusion. 8. On adequate anticoagulant therapy or eligible for anticoagulation during treatment and for at least 30 days duration after treatment if indicated by the current applicable guidelines of the ACC/AHA/HRS, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS), the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), or other relevant country-specific national or international guidelines for thromboembolic risk reduction related to AF. 9. Capable of completing Screening and study procedures as described in the protocol 10. Capable of providing written informed consent |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Atrial fibrillation < 2 hours or > 72 hours duration or with duration not reliably established at the time of dosing. 2. Patients with hemodynamic instability as defined by systolic BP < 90 mmHg that may require emergency cardioversion 3. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 40% in SR in the previous 6 months or severely reduced ejection fraction (EF), i.e., < 35% in presence of AF 4. The presence of New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV symptoms of HF with any of the following: a. Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) serum level > 2 to 3 times the upper limit of normal b. Any indication of HF on chest radiography performed at the discretion of the Investigator 5. Use of medication that prolongs the QTc interval (http://crediblemeds.org) and which in the opinion of the Investigator represent a clinical risk when combined with the Study Drug 6. Cardiac surgery within the previous 3 months or percutaneous implanted cardiac device Note: However, permanent pacemaker and previous ablation procedures are permitted based on the discretion of the Investigator. 7. Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within the previous 3 months 8. Atrial flutter documented on 12-lead ECG at the time of enrollment 9. Presence of left atrial (LA) thrombus by TEE or TTE 10. ECG abnormalities: a. Current QTc > 480 msec b. QRS interval > 120 msec and/or a complete bundle branch block (BBB) c. Delta wave or other pre-excitation pattern consistent with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome 11. History of: a. Long QT syndrome, congenital or acquired b. TdP c. Brugada Syndrome d. Sustained VT 12. Sustained bradycardia (< 50 bpm) at Screening 13. History of sick sinus syndrome without implanted pacemaker 14. History of second-degree Type II or any third-degree AV block without implanted pacemaker 15. Concurrent treatment with Class I or III antiarrhythmic drugs or metformin (unless the medication is discontinued > 5 half-lives before enrollment) 16. Treatment with oral amiodarone in the previous 3 months or IV amiodarone administered within 24 hours prior to planned Study Drug administration 17. Use of vernakalant or any experimental drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of Study Drug administration, use of an invasive investigational medical device within 2 months prior to Study Drug administration, or current enrollment in another study with investigational agent or procedure 18. Clinical or ECG signs of digitalis toxicity 19. Evidence of acute coronary syndrome as determined by the Investigator 20. Acute myocardial infarction (MI)/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), unstable angina, or persistent angina at rest within 3 months prior to Screening 21. History of moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with outflow tract obstruction 22. History of complex cyanotic congenital heart disease 23. Known or suspected hyperthyroidism based on clinical history of enlarged thyroid on physical exam or a previous low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) laboratory value 24. Known drug or alcohol dependence within the past 12 months as judged by the Investigator 25. Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities: a. Serum potassium < 3.5 mmol/L b. Serum potassium > 5.5 mmol/L c. Serum magnesium < 0.7 mmol/L d. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and/or total bilirubin > 2× upper limit of normal e. Creatinine clearance of < 30 mL/minute or serum creatinine > 1.8 mg/dL as estimated by Cockcroft-Gault formula (Section 18.4) f. TSH < 0.4 mIU/L g. Digoxin level > 1.5 ng/mL h. Positive serum pregnancy test (FOCBP only) i. Hemoglobin < 10 g/dL 26. Female patients who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant within the next 30 days or currently breastfeeding 27. Male patients planning to donate sperm within 30 days (90 days for male patients in Canada) 28. Receiving experimental treatment with agent(s) not yet on the market, within 30 days or within 5 half-lives of the agent(s), whichever is longer 29. Presence of concurrent myocarditis or endocarditis 30. Any other existing medical condition that in the opinion of the Investigator, excludes study participation 31. Previously exposed to HBI-3000 |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Primary Efficacy Endpoint The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of patients with AF of recent onset who convert to SR (for a duration of at least 1 minute) within 120 minutes of the start of infusion. The optimal tolerated effective dose level is defined as the dose level that results in the highest cardioversion rate without observation of dose-limiting AEs. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
A duration of 120 minutes beginning at the start of the 30 minute infusion. |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Secondary Efficacy Endpoints The secondary efficacy endpoints are: • Time from the start of infusion to the time of conversion to SR for a duration of at least 1 minute • Proportion of patients with sustained or late conversion of AF of recent onset to SR at 12 hours, 24 hours, and 7 days after the start of infusion
Safety Endpoints • The incidence of AEs through 30-day follow-up • Measurement of clinical laboratory parameters • HR and BP changes from baseline (prior to Study Drug infusion) to study time points during and after Study Drug infusion • ECG interval changes from baseline (prior to Study Drug infusion) to post-infusion time points • ECG interval changes from immediately after conversion to SR to the 24-hour time point (if still in SR) • Cardiac rhythm abnormalities by 12-lead Holter monitor, 12-lead ECG, and telemetry rhythm monitor |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Secondary Efficacy Endpoints: Pre-dose, end of infusion at 12-hours, 24 hours, and 7 days. Safety Endpoints: through 30 days after the start of infusion. |
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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 | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | Yes |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | Yes |
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 | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Yes |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
Stage A is open label and Stage B is double blind. |
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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 | 2 |
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 |
Australia |
Canada |
Korea, Republic of |
New Zealand |
United States |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Serbia |
Poland |
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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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End of Study is defined as completion of the final Follow-Up phone call for the last subject. |
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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 | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 15 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | |
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 | 3 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 23 |