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HCMVPhase 2NCT02268526

Efficacy and Safety Study of CSJ148 in Stem Cell Transplant Patients

A Phase 2 study testing CSJ148 in people with HCMV, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 17 sites in 6 countries.

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

This study is designed to test if CSJ148 can prevent HCMV replication after stem cell transplantation. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
HCMV
What is being tested?
CSJ148
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
86 participants
Where
17 sitesin 6 countries
Study dates
2 Jun 2015to 7 Dec 2016
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients eligible for inclusion in this study had to fulfill all of the following criteria:
  • Written informed consent must be obtained before any assessment was performed.
  • Male and female patients at least 18 years of age.
  • Patients weighed between 45 -120 kg to participate in the study, and had a body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18 - 34 kg/m2
  • Scheduled to undergo allogeneic bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell, or cord blood transplantation (transplant may be related or unrelated, T-cell depleted or non-T-cell depleted, myeloablative or non-myeloablative/reduced intensity, haploidentical) and began conditioning chemotherapy within 48 hours of planned dosing day.
  • Patient seropositive for HCMV before transplantation; donor could be seropositive or seronegative for HCMV (donor positive/recipient or donor negative/recipient positive). Historical patient HCMV serology data collected within the last 12 months or local assays could be used to qualify the patient for enrollment.
  • Able to communicate well with the investigator, to understand and comply with the requirements of the study.

Who cannot join

  • Patients fulfilling any of the following criteria were not eligible for inclusion in this study:
  • Use of other investigational drugs at the time of enrollment, or within 5 half-lives of enrollment, or until the expected PD (pharmacodynamic) effect has returned to baseline, whichever is longer; or longer if required by local regulations.
  • History of hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs or to drugs of similar chemical classes.
  • Karnofsky performance score <50%.
  • Had HCMV-related organ disease within 6 months prior to enrollment.
  • Detectable HCMV infection (positive pp65 antigenemia or plasma HCMV DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays prior to enrollment from samples collected within 14 days prior to enrollment. Local assays could be used to qualify the patient for enrollment.
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  • Received any of the following within 30 days prior to enrollment: ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, cidofovir, acyclovir (>25 mg/kg/day IV), valacyclovir (>3 gm/day oral), famciclovir (>1500 mg/day oral), HCMV immune globulin, immune globulin (>500 mg/kg), or any other medication with anti-HCMV activity.
  • Required mechanical ventilation within 7 days prior to enrollment.
  • Received any vasopressors or other agents for hemodynamic support within 7 days prior to enrollment. These agents included but are not limited to epinephrine, metaraminol, norepinephrine, dopamine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, and dobutamine.
  • Impaired renal function requiring dialysis.
  • Any surgical or medical condition which might increase the risk for thrombotic events if given immunoglobulins. These conditions included cryoglobulinemia, monoclonal gammopathies, and hypertriglyceridemia (fasting level >1000 mg/dL). The investigator should make this determination in consideration of the subject's medical history and laboratory data.
  • Severe liver disease or liver injury as indicated one or more of the following:
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >5-times the upper limit of normal (ULN).
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >5-times the upper limit of normal.
  • Gamma-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT) >5-times the upper limit of normal.
  • Serum total bilirubin (TBL) >3-times the upper limit of normal.
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women, where pregnancy was defined as the state of a female after conception and until the termination of gestation, confirmed by a positive human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) laboratory test.
  • Women of child-bearing potential, defined as all women physiologically capable of becoming pregnant, unless they were using effective methods of contraception during dosing of study treatment.
  • Effective contraception methods included:
  • Total abstinence (when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject). Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.
  • Female sterilization (have had surgical bilateral oophorectomy with or without hysterectomy) or tubal ligation at least six weeks before taking study treatment. In case of oophorectomy alone, only when the reproductive status of the woman was confirmed by follow up hormone level assessment.
  • Male sterilization (at least 6 months prior to screening). For female patients on the study, the vasectomized male partner should be the sole partner for that subject.
  • Barrier methods of contraception: Condom or Occlusive cap (diaphragm or cervical/vault caps) with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/ vaginal suppository.
  • Use of oral, injected or implanted hormonal methods of contraception or other forms of hormonal contraception that have comparable efficacy (failure rate < 1%), for example hormone vaginal ring or transdermal hormone contraception.
  • Placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS). In case of use of oral contraception women would have been stable on the same pill for a minimum of 3 months before taking study treatment. Women were considered post-menopausal and not of child bearing potential if they had 12 months of natural (spontaneous) amenorrhea with an appropriate clinical profile (e.g., age appropriate, history of vasomotor symptoms) or had surgical bilateral oophorectomy (with or without hysterectomy) or tubal ligation at least six weeks ago. In the case of oophorectomy alone, only when the reproductive status of the woman had been confirmed by follow up hormone level assessment was she considered not of child bearing potential.
  • History of positive HIV (ELISA and Western blot) test result. Testing was not required. No additional exclusions were applied by the investigator, in order to ensure that the study population was representative of all eligible patients.

Trial locations and contacts

17 sites in 6 countries.

17 sites in 6 countries

United States5 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Beech Grove, Indiana, 46107

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    San Francisco, California, 94143

Other trials in United States

Germany4 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Erlangen, 91054

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Essen, 45147

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Regensburg, 93053

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Würzburg, 97070

Other trials in Germany

Taiwan3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    New Taipei City, 33305

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Taichung, 40447

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Taipei, 10002

Other trials in Taiwan

Singapore2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Singapore, 119228

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Singapore, 169608

Other trials in Singapore

South Korea2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Seoul, Korea, 06351

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Seoul, 06591

Other trials in South Korea

Belgium1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leuven, 3000

Other trials in Belgium

About this study

Official title: A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CSJ148 Compared to Placebo to Prevent Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) Replication in Stem Cell Transplant Patients

This study is designed to test if CSJ148 can prevent HCMV replication after stem cell transplantation.

Read the detailed description

This study is randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled. 80 Patients will be enrolled and randomized to CSJ148 and placebo in a ratio of 3:1. Patients undergoing stem cell transplantation will be enrolled into the study. The study will consist of a screening period, a baseline visit, approximately 3-month treatment exposure period, an end-of-therapy visit, a follow-up period, and a study completion evaluation approximately 3.5 months after the last dose of study drug is administered.

Conditions
HCMV
Being tested
CSJ148, Placebo
Keywords
Safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, CSJ148, HCMV, HCMV viral load,, immunogenicity

What participants receive

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

  • CSJ148Biological

    CSJ148 IV q 4weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo IV q 4weeks

Study groups in NCT02268526
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort 1: CSJ148ExperimentalCohort 1: CSJ148 IV q 4weeks
Receives: Biological: CSJ148
Cohort 2: CSJ148ExperimentalCohort 2: CSJ148 IV q 4weeks
Receives: Biological: CSJ148
Cohort 2: PlaceboPlacebo comparatorCohort 2: Placebo IV q 4weeks
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants Who Require Preemptive HCMV Therapy

    Number of participants who require preemptive HCMV therapy. The definition of requiring preemptive anti-HCMV therapy was meeting either one of the following conditions: 1. the plasma HCMV DNA level is >= 1000 copies/mL (with or without HCMV disease) or 2. the plasma HCMV DNA level is < 1000 copies/mL, but HCMV disease was reported

    Measured: 98 days

  2. Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability

    Number of participants with adverse events as a measure of safety and tolerability. Patients treated with CSJ148 in Cohorts 1 and 2 were pooled to simplify the safety analyses.

    Measured: 98 days

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Time to Start of Preemptive HCMV Therapy Cohort 2

    The time to start preemptive therapy is defined as the number of days between initial dose of study drug and the earlier of (1) the start of preemptive therapy, and (2) the development of HCMV disease or death due to HCMV disease, or (3) censored at the EoT visit if no therapy required for Cohort 2

    Measured: 98 days

  2. Number of Times That Preemptive HCMV Therapy is Required -Cohort 2

    Among those who required preemptive therapy, the number of times preemptive therapy was required. (Cohort 2)

    Measured: 98 days

  3. Proportion of Participants Developing HCMV Disease

    Proportion of participants developing HCMV disease

    Measured: 98 days

  4. Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve During the Dosing Interval (AUCtau) for CSJ148 Only

    PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. The AUCtau was calculated using a linear trapezoidal method

    Measured: Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85 at predose (0hr) and 3,6,24 hrs post dose

  5. Maximum Serum Concentration During the Dosing Interval (Cmax) for CSJ148 Only

    Cmax is the observed maximum plasma (or serum or blood) concentration following drug administration [ug / mL] for CSJ148 only

    Measured: Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85 at predose (0hr) and 3,6,24 hrs post dose

  6. Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) for CSJ148 Only

    Ctrough is The observed plasma (or serum or blood) concentration at the end of a drug administration dosing interval [ug / mL]

    Measured: Day 1, Day 29, Day 57, Day 85 at predose (0hr) and 3,6,24 hrs post dose

  7. Accumulation Ratio(Racc) for CSJ148 Only at Day 85

    Accumulation ratio(Racc) is Racc: Accumulation ratio, calculated by AUCtau (Day 85) divided by AUCtau (for the 1st dose at Day 1).

    Measured: Day 1 and Day 85

  8. Lambda_z for CSJ148 Only at Day 85

    Lambda_z is the terminal elimination rate constant [1/day] at Day 85

    Measured: Day 85

  9. Half-life (T1/2) for CSJ148 Only at Day 85

    T1/2 is the terminal elimination half-life [time]

    Measured: Day 85

Timeline

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

  1. First posted20 Oct 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start2 Jun 2015
  3. Primary completion7 Dec 2016
  4. Study completion7 Dec 2016

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
86 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02268526
Sponsor's protocol ID
CCSJ148X2201
Status last verified
Mar 2019
First submitted
8 Aug 2014
Last updated
5 Jan 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com

Publications

  • Maertens J, Logan AC, Jang J, Long G, Tang JL, Hwang WYK, Koh LP, Chemaly R, Gerbitz A, Winkler J, Yeh SP, Hiemenz J, Christoph S, Lee DG, Wang PN, Holler E, Mielke S, Akard L, Yeo A, Ramachandra S, Smith K, Pertel P, Segal F. Phase 2 Study of Anti-Human Cytomegalovirus Monoclonal Antibodies for Prophylaxis in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2020 Mar 24;64(4):e02467-19. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02467-19. Print 2020 Mar 24.

    PubMed 32015031

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing CSJ148 in people with HCMV, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 17 sites in 6 countries.

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 7 inclusion and 26 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 5 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 17 sites in United States, Germany, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and 1 more country. 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 26 Feb 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?

Number of Participants Who Require Preemptive HCMV Therapy (time frame: 98 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT02268526, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 5 Jan 2021.

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