E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
ACTIVE PROLIFERATIVE LUPUS NEPHRITIS |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
ACTIVE PROLIFERATIVE LUPUS NEPHRITIS |
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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 | 21.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10025140 |
E.1.2 | Term | Lupus nephritis |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10038359 - Renal and urinary 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 |
To evaluate the efficacy of daxdilimab in combination with SOC compared to placebo in combination with SOC in participants with active, proliferative LN. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To assess overall renal response (ORR) (defined as CRR plus partial renal response [PRR]) with daxdilimab versus placebo in participants with active, proliferative LN.
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Written informed consent and any locally required authorization (eg, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] in the United States) obtained from the participant prior to performing any protocol-related procedures, including screening evaluations. 2. Willing and able to comply with the prescribed treatment protocol and evaluations for the duration of the trial. 3. Adult men or women ≥ 18 and ≤ 80 years of age. 4. Fulfill the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology Classification Criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (Aringer et al, 2019). 5. Have at least one of the following at Screening per central lab: - Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) ≥ 1:80. - Anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (anti-dsDNA) antibodies elevated to above normal range as established by the central laboratory (ie, positive results). - Anti-Smith antibodies elevated to above normal (ie, positive results). 6. Diagnosis of proliferative LN based on a renal biopsy obtained within 6 months prior to signing the informed consent form (ICF) or during the Screening Period: - Class III (± class V) or class IV (± class V) LN according to the World Health Organization (WHO) or 2003 ISN/RPS classification (based on local evaluation of renal biopsy). Note: the local biopsy report will be used to confirm participant eligibility. The submission of the Screening biopsy sample (archived or fresh tissue block, slides or digital pathology images) for adjudication is required to participate in the study. 7. Urine protein to creatinine ratio ≥1.5 mg/mg (113.17 mg/mmol), obtained via a 24-hour urine collection at both: - The start of Screening and - Within 14 days of expected date of Randomization. Without the results of the second sample, which will be used for stratification, participants cannot be randomized. The second sample may be collected after a minimum of 10 days after the Screening sample was obtained. The second sample may be repeated once, upon approval by the Medical Monitor (this will not be considered a re-screen). Typical turn-around time for results from central laboratory is up to 7 days. On rare occasion, an extension of the 28-day screening window is allowed if re-collection of the sample is necessary or the results needed for Randomization are delayed. 8. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (as calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] formula, with screening laboratory results for serum creatinine value) ≥ 35 mL/min/1.73 m2. 9. Negative serum β human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) test at Screening (females of childbearing potential only). |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Individuals involved in the conduct of the study, their employees, or immediate family members of such individuals. 2. Any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator or the Sponsor/Central Review Committee, would interfere with evaluation of the IP or interpretation of participant safety or study results. 3. Weight > 160 kg (352 pounds) at Screening. 4. History of allergy, hypersensitivity reaction, or anaphylaxis to any component of the IP or to a previous monoclonal antibody (mAb) or human immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy. 5. Known intolerance to ≤1.0 gm/day of MMF or equivalent dose of MPA. 6. Participation in another clinical study with an investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to Day 1 or within 5 published half-lives, whichever is longer. 7. Breastfeeding or pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant anytime from signing the ICF through 6 months after receiving the last dose of IP. 8. History of drug or alcohol abuse that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might affect participant safety or compliance with visits, or interfere with other study assessments. 9. Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to Screening or elective surgery planned from Screening through the end of the trial. 10. Spontaneous or induced abortion, still or live birth, or pregnancy ≤ 4 weeks prior to Screening through Randomization. 11. A diagnosis of pure Class V membranous LN based on a renal biopsy obtained within 6 months prior to signing ICF or during the Screening Period. 12. History of dialysis within 12 months prior to signing the ICF or expected need for renal replacement therapy (dialysis or renal transplant) within a 12-month period after enrollment. 13. History of, or current renal diseases (other than LN) that in the opinion of the Investigator could interfere with the LN assessment and confound the disease activity assessment (eg, diabetic nephropathy). 14. Known history of a primary immunodeficiency or an underlying condition such as known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, a positive result for HIV infection per central laboratory, splenectomy, or any underlying condition that in the opinion of the Investigator significantly predisposes the participant to infection. 15. During Screening, any of the following per central laboratory (tests may be repeated once within the same Screening Period to confirm results prior to Randomization): - Aspartate aminotransferase > 2.5× upper limit of normal (ULN) - Alanine aminotransferase > 2.5× ULN - Total bilirubin > 1.5× ULN (unless due to Gilbert’s syndrome) - Serum IgG < 600 mg/dL (or < 6 g/L) or < 400 mg/dL (<4 g/L) if due to active SLE/LN - Neutrophil count < 1000/μL (or < 1.0×10 9/L) or < 500/μL (< 0.5×10 9/L) if due to active SLE - Platelet count < 50,000/μL (or < 50×10 9/L) or < 25,000/μL (< 25×10 9/L) if due to active SLE - Hemoglobin < 8 g/dL (or < 80 g/L) or < 7 g/dL (< 70 g/L) if due to active SLE - Glycosylated hemoglobin > 8% (or > 0.08) -Total lymphocyte count < 200 cells/mm3 16. Confirmed positive test for hepatitis B serology defined as: - Hepatitis B surface antigen, or - Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA detected above the lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) by reflex testing by the central laboratory at Screening. 17. Positive test for hepatitis C virus antibody unless documented as having had successful treatment of active hepatitis C infection. 18. Active tuberculosis (TB), or a positive IFN-gamma release assay (IGRA) test at Screening, unless documented history of appropriate treatment for active or latent TB. Note that participants with an indeterminate IGRA test result with well-documented previous treatment do not need to repeat testing and are eligible for randomization. Participants with an indeterminate IGRA test result can repeat the test, but if the repeat test is also indeterminate, they are excluded. 19. Any severe herpes virus family infection (including Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus [CMV]) at any time prior to Randomization, including, but not limited to, disseminated herpes, herpes encephalitis, recent recurrent herpes zoster (defined as 2 episodes within the last 2 years), or ophthalmic herpes. 20. Any herpes zoster, CMV, or Epstein-Barr virus infection that was not completely resolved 12 weeks prior to Randomization. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Proportion of participants achieving Complete Renal Response (CRR) CRR is defined as meeting all of the following: - Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73m2 or no worse than 15% below baseline - 24-hour UPCR ≤ 0.5 mg/mg - No discontinuation of study intervention or use of restricted medication beyond protocol allowed threshold before assessment |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Week 48 and sustained through Week 52. |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Proportion of participants achieving ORR (defined as CRR plus PRR) See above for definition of CRR. PRR is defined as meeting all of the following: - eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73m2 or no worse than 15% below baseline - Improvement in 24-hour UPCR: - For participants with a baseline UPCR ≤ 3.0 mg/mg: < 1.0 mg/mg - For participants with a baseline UPCR > 3.0 mg/mg: > 50% improvement from baseline and ≤ 3.0 mg/mg - No discontinuation of study intervention or use of restricted medication beyond the protocol allowed threshold before assessment |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Week 48 and sustained through Week 52. |
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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 | Yes |
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 | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Yes |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
After 1 year, treatment will change based on response. |
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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 | 3 |
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 | 3 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 46 |
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 |
Argentina |
Colombia |
Malaysia |
Philippines |
Hong Kong |
Taiwan |
Brazil |
India |
Israel |
Korea, Republic of |
Mexico |
Serbia |
South Africa |
Thailand |
United Kingdom |
United States |
Croatia |
Italy |
Poland |
Spain |
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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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The end of study date is defined as the date when the last participant across all sites is assessed (ie, last subject last visit), including any additional parts in the study (eg, long-term follow-up, additional antibody testing), as applicable.
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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 | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 3 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 3 |