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Migraine HeadachePhase 2NCT02163993

A Study of Galcanezumab (LY2951742) in Participants With Migraine Headache

A Phase 2 study testing Galcanezumab in people with Migraine Headache, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 40 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the study drug known as galcanezumab is safe and effective in the prevention of migraine headaches. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Migraine Headache
What is being tested?
Galcanezumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
414 participants
Where
40 sitesUnited States
Study dates
7 Jul 2014to 12 Feb 2018
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants with a history of migraine of at least 1 year prior to enrollment.
  • Migraine onset prior to age 50.

Who cannot join

  • Current enrollment in, or discontinuation within the last 30 days from, a clinical trial involving any investigational drug or device.
  • Current use or any prior exposure to any CGRP antibody, any antibody to the CGRP receptor, or antibody to nerve growth factor (NGF).
  • History of migraine subtypes including hemiplegic migraine, ophthalmoplegic migraine, and basilar-type migraine.
  • Have a history or presence of other medical illness that indicates a medical problem that would preclude study participation.
  • Failure to respond to more than two adequately dosed effective migraine prevention treatments.
  • Evidence of significant active psychiatric disease, in the opinion of the investigator.
  • Women who are pregnant or nursing.

Trial locations and contacts

40 sites in 1 country.

40 sites in 1 country

United States40 sites
  • Albuquerque Clinical Trials

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102

  • Michigan Head, Pain and Neurological Institute

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

  • FutureSearch Trials

    Austin, Texas, 78731

  • DermResearch

    Austin, Texas, 78759

  • PharmaSite Research Inc

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21208

  • Northwest Clinical Research Center

    Bellevue, Washington, 98007

  • Boston Clinical Trials Inc

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131

  • Alpine Clinical Research Center

    Boulder, Colorado, 80304

  • Avail Clinical Research LLC

    DeLand, Florida, 32720

  • Otri-Med Corporation

    Edgewood, Kentucky, 41017

  • Pharmacology Research Institute, Long Beach

    Encino, California, 91316

  • Clinical Research Advantage

    Gilbert, Arizona, 85234

  • PharmQuest

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408

  • Westside Family Medical Center

    Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Network - CNS

    Long Beach, California, 90806

  • Pharmacology Research Institute, Long Beach

    Los Alamitos, California, 90720

  • Florida Clinical Research Center LLC

    Maitland, Florida, 32751

  • CNS Health Care

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

  • Dean Foundation for Health Research and Education

    Middleton, Wisconsin, 53562

  • Coastal Carolina Research Center, Inc.

    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464

  • Pharmacology Research Institute, Long Beach

    Newport Beach, California, 92660

  • Renstar Medical Research

    Ocala, Florida, 34471

  • Psychiatric Inst of Florida-Clinical Neuroscience Solutions

    Orlando, Florida, 32801

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • 21st Century Neurology

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004

  • Arizona Research Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85023

  • Island Neuro Associates,PC

    Plainview, New York, 11803

  • Summit Research Network Inc

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • Desert Valley Research

    Rancho Mirage, California, 92270

  • Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.

    Rochester, New York, 14609

  • Artemis Institute for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92013

  • Medical Center for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92108

  • San Francisco Clinical Research Center

    San Francisco, California, 94109

  • California Medical Clinic for Headache

    Santa Monica, California, 90404

  • North Seattle Womens Group

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • ClinVest

    Springfield, Missouri, 68507

  • Mercy Health Research

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

  • New England Institute for Clinical Research

    Stamford, Connecticut, 06905

  • Premiere Research Institute at Palm Beach Neurology

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407

  • PMG Research of Winston-Salem, LLC

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Galcanezumab in Patients With Episodic Migraine

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the study drug known as galcanezumab is safe and effective in the prevention of migraine headaches.

Being tested
Galcanezumab, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Migraine Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • GalcanezumabDrug

    Also called LY2951742

    Administered SQ

  • PlaceboDrug

    Administered SQ

Study groups in NCT02163993
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
5mg GalcanezumabExperimental5mg of galcanezumab given as subcutaneous (SQ) injections once every 28 days during a 12 week treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Galcanezumab
50mg GalcanezumabExperimental50mg of galcanezumab given as SQ injections once every 28 days during a 12 week treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Galcanezumab
120mg GalcanezumabExperimental120mg of galcanezumab given as SQ injections once every 28 days during a 12 week treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Galcanezumab
300mg GalcanezumabExperimental300mg of galcanezumab given as SQ injections once every 28 days during a 12 week treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Galcanezumab
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo given as SQ injections once every 28 days during a 12 week treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mean Change From Baseline in the Number of Migraine Headache Days in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    The criteria for a migraine headache was adapted from the standard International Headache Society (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)-3 beta. The definition of a migraine headache was a headache with or without aura, of ≥30 minutes (min) duration, and with both ("A" and "B") required features from the IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. Required feature "A" includes at least 2 of the following headache characteristics: unilateral location, pulsatile quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, or aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity. Required feature "B" includes at least 1 of the following during the headache: nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia and phonophobia.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Number of Migraine Attacks in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    A migraine attack was defined as beginning on any day a migraine headache day was recorded and ending when a migraine headache-free day occurred. The criteria was adapted from the standard IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. The definition of a migraine headache was a headache with or without aura, of ≥30 minutes (min) duration, and with both ("A" and "B") required features from the IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. Required feature "A" includes at least 2 of the following headache characteristics: unilateral location, pulsatile quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, or aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity. Required feature "B" includes at least 1 of the following during the headache: nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia and phonophobia. Least Squares (LS) mean was calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) methodology with treatment, pooled investigative site, period, and treatment-by-period interaction, baseline and baseline-by-period interaction.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

  2. Percentage of Participants With ≥50% Reduction in Number of Migraine Headache Days in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    The criteria for a migraine headache was adapted from the standard International Headache Society (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)-3 beta definition. The definition of a migraine headache was a headache with or without aura, of ≥30 minutes (min) duration, and with both ("A" and "B") required features from the IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. Required feature "A" includes at least 2 of the following headache characteristics: unilateral location, pulsatile quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, or aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity. Required feature "B" includes at least 1 of the following during the headache: nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia and phonophobia.

    Measured: Week 12

  3. Mean Change From Baseline in the Number of Days of Medication Use for the Treatment of Migraine Headache in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    A migraine attack was defined as beginning on any day a migraine headache day was recorded and ending when a migraine headache-free day occurred. The criteria was adapted from the standard IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. The definition of a migraine headache was a headache with or without aura, of ≥30 minutes (min) duration, and with both ("A" and "B") required features from the IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. Required feature "A" includes at least 2 of the following headache characteristics: unilateral location, pulsatile quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, or aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity. Required feature "B" includes at least 1 of the following during the headache: nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia and phonophobia. Least Squares (LS) means was determined by mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) methodology with treatment, pooled investigative site, period, and treatment-by-period interaction, baseline and baseline-by-period interaction.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

  4. Mean Change From Baseline in Number of Headache Hours in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    Number of headache hours calculated as the total number of headache hours in a 28-day period on which a headache occurred. Least Squares (LS) means was determined by mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) methodology with treatment, pooled investigative site, period, and treatment-by-period interaction, baseline and baseline-by-period interaction.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

  5. Change From Baseline to 12 Week Endpoint in Migraine Specific Quality of Life (MSQL) Questionnaire Total Scores

    MSQL consists of 14 questions across 3 dimensions (role function-restrictive, role function-preventive, and emotional function). All question values range from 1 to 6. Participants rated each item from 1 (none of the time) to 6 (all of the time). Since each item was presented as a negative statement, participant responses were recorded before item scores were calculated. Then, dimension scores were calculated as the sum of the recorded items for that specific dimension. Each dimension score was transformed into a score that ranged from 0 to 100. The transformation formula for the restrictive function = [(dimension score-7)*100]/35, for the preventive function = [(dimension score-4)*100]/20, and for the emotional function = [(dimension score-3)*100]/15. A lower score indicated a poorer quality of life associated with that domain. LS means was determined by Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with treatment, pooled investigative site and baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

  6. Change From Baseline to 12 Week Endpoint in the Headache Impact Test-6™ (HIT-6™) Scores

    The HIT-6 consists of 6 questions to measure the impact of headaches on the participants ability to function on the job, at school, at home and in social situations. A score to each question will be assigned as follows: never - 6, rarely - 8, sometimes - 10, very often - 11, and always - 13. The composite score is calculated as the sum of the scores for all 6 questions, the total score ranges between 36 and 78 with higher total scores reflecting more severe impact of headaches. LS means was determined by ANCOVA with treatment, pooled investigative site and baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

  7. Serum Concentration of Galcanezumab

    Blood serum concentrations of galcanezumab.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  8. Plasma Concentration of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP)

    CGRP has been shown to be involved in the pathophysiology of migraine through dilation of cerebral and dural blood vessels, release of inflammatory mediators, and transmission of nociceptive (pain) information from intracranial blood vessels to the nervous system (Villalón and Olesen 2009). In migraineurs, serum concentrations of CGRP are significantly elevated during migraine attacks (Goadsby et al. 1990; Goadsby and Edvinsson 1993).

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  9. Percentage of Participants Developing Anti-drug Antibodies to Galcanezumab

    The percent of participants with treatment emergent Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) were assessed at week 1 to 12. A participant was considered to have treatment-emergent Galcanezumab ADA if the participant had at least 1 titer that was treatment-emergent relative to baseline, defined as any of the following: A negative baseline ADA result and a subsequent positive post-baseline ADA result with a titer >=20; or a positive ADA results and a subsequent positive post-baseline ADA results with a 4-fold or greater increase in titer from the baseline measurement.

    Measured: Baseline through 12 Weeks

  10. Percentage of Participants With Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Assessed by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Scores

    The C-SSRS captures the occurrence, severity, and frequency of suicide-related thoughts and behaviors during the assessment period. The scale includes suggested questions to solicit the type of information needed to determine if a suicide-related thought or behavior occurred. Some questions are binary responses (yes/no) and some are on a scale of 1 (low severity) to 5 (high severity). Suicidal behavior: a "yes" answer to any of 5 suicidal behavior questions: preparatory acts or behavior, aborted attempt, interrupted attempt, actual attempt, and completed suicide.

    Measured: Baseline through Week 12

  11. Mean Change From Baseline in the Number of Headache Days in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    Number of calendar days on which a headache lasts ≥4 hours which includes migraines, probable migraines (PM) and nonmigraines. Criteria for migraine headache (MH) was adapted from standard IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. It is defined as headache with or without aura, of ≥30 min duration, and with both ("A" and "B") required features from IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. Required feature "A" includes ≥2 of following headache characteristics: unilateral location, pulsatile quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, or aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity. Required feature "B" includes at least 1 of following during headache: nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia and phonophobia. PM is headache with or without aura, but missing 1 feature needed to fulfill all criteria for MH. LS means were calculated using MMRM with treatment, pooled investigative site, period, and treatment-by-period interaction, baseline and baseline-by-period interaction.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

  12. Mean Change From Baseline in the Number of Moderate-Severe Headache Days in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase

    Number of calendar days on which headache lasts ≥4 hrs it includes migraines, PM \& non-migraines. MH is headache with or without aura, of ≥30 min duration, and with both ("A" and "B") required features from IHS ICHD-3 beta definition. Required feature "A" includes ≥2 of following headache characteristics: unilateral location, pulsatile quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, or aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity. Required feature "B" includes at least 1 of following during headache: nausea \&/or vomiting, or photophobia \& phonophobia. PM is headache with or without aura, but missing 1 feature needed to fulfill all criteria for MH. Severity was measured via interactive voice response system questionnaire "What was the worst headache pain? For mild press 1. For moderate 2. For severe press 3". LSmean was calculated using MMRM with treatment, pooled investigative site, period, treatment-by-period interaction, baseline and baseline-by-period interaction.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 Weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Jun 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start7 Jul 2014
  3. Primary completion19 Aug 2015
  4. Study completion12 Feb 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
414 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02163993
Sponsor's protocol ID
15414
Other IDs
I5Q-MC-CGAB
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
12 Jun 2014
Last updated
23 Nov 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Stauffer VL, Turner I, Kemmer P, Kielbasa W, Day K, Port M, Quinlan T, Camporeale A. Effect of age on pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of galcanezumab treatment in adult patients with migraine: results from six phase 2 and phase 3 randomized clinical trials. J Headache Pain. 2020 Jun 23;21(1):79. doi: 10.1186/s10194-020-01148-9.

    PubMed 32576229
  • Bangs ME, Kudrow D, Wang S, Oakes TM, Terwindt GM, Magis D, Yunes-Medina L, Stauffer VL. Safety and tolerability of monthly galcanezumab injections in patients with migraine: integrated results from migraine clinical studies. BMC Neurol. 2020 Jan 17;20(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s12883-020-1609-7.

    PubMed 31952501
  • Kielbasa W, Quinlan T. Population Pharmacokinetics of Galcanezumab, an Anti-CGRP Antibody, Following Subcutaneous Dosing to Healthy Individuals and Patients With Migraine. J Clin Pharmacol. 2020 Feb;60(2):229-239. doi: 10.1002/jcph.1511. Epub 2019 Sep 4.

    PubMed 31482569
  • Skljarevski V, Oakes TM, Zhang Q, Ferguson MB, Martinez J, Camporeale A, Johnson KW, Shan Q, Carter J, Schacht A, Goadsby PJ, Dodick DW. Effect of Different Doses of Galcanezumab vs Placebo for Episodic Migraine Prevention: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol. 2018 Feb 1;75(2):187-193. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.3859.

    PubMed 29255900

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Galcanezumab in people with Migraine Headache, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 40 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Nov 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 40 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 23 Nov 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mean Change From Baseline in the Number of Migraine Headache Days in the Last 28-Day Period of the 12-Week Treatment Phase (time frame: Baseline, 12 Weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02163993, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Nov 2018.

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