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Myasthenia GravisPhase 2NCT02473965

Efficacy and Safety of IGIV-C in Corticosteroid Dependent Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

A Phase 2 study testing IGIV-C in people with Myasthenia Gravis, run by Grifols Therapeutics LLC at 39 sites in 10 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 is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Immune Globulin (Human), 10% Caprylate/Chromatography Purified (IGIV-C) as a corticosteroid (CS)-sparing agent in subjects with CS-dependent Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 years
Conditions the study is for
Myasthenia Gravis
What is being tested?
IGIV-C
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
39 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
Jun 2015to Feb 2019
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 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive
  • Confirmed diagnosis of generalized MG historically meeting the clinical criteria for diagnosis of MG defined by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) classification of Class II, III, IV, or V historically
  • At Screening, subjects may have symptoms controlled by CS or were MGFA Class II-IVa inclusive (Class IVb and Class V excluded). Subjects who only have a history of ocular MG may not enroll.
  • On systemic CS for a minimum period of at least 3 months and on a stable CS dose of >=15 mg/day and <=60 mg/day (prednisone equivalent) for the month prior to Screening.
  • Had a tapering CS dose that the study investigator considered to be appropriate.
  • At least 1 previous completed attempt to taper CS in order to minimize CS dose (lowest feasible dose based on observed MG signs and symptoms)

Who cannot join

  • Any dose change in concomitant immunosuppressant therapy, other than CS, in the prior 6 months
  • Any change in CS dose or acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (e.g., pyridostigmine) dose in the 1 month prior to Screening
  • A 3-point change in Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis score, increased or decreased, between the Screening/Week -3 (Visit 0) and Baseline (Week 0 [Visit 1])
  • Any episode of myasthenic crisis (MC) in the 1 month prior to Screening, or (at any time in the past) MC or hospitalization for MG exacerbation associated with a previous CS taper attempt
  • Evidence of malignancy within the past 5 years (non-melanoma skin cancer, carcinoma in situ of cervix is allowed) or thymoma potentially requiring surgical intervention during the course of the trial (intent to perform thymectomy)
  • Thymectomy within the preceding 6 months prior to Screening
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  • Rituximab, belimumab, eculizumab or any monoclonal antibody used for immunomodulation within the past 12 months prior to Screening
  • Have received immune globulin treatment given by IV, subcutaneous, or intramuscular route within the last 3 months prior to Screening
  • Received plasma exchange performed within the last 3 months prior to Screening
  • History of anaphylactic reactions or severe reactions to any blood-derived product
  • History of recent (within the last year) myocardial infarction or stroke
  • Uncontrolled congestive heart failure; embolism; or historically documented (within the last year) electrocardiogram changes indicative of myocardial ischemia or atrial fibrillation
  • Current known hyperviscosity or hypercoagulable state
  • Currently receiving anti-coagulation therapy. Oral anti-platelet agents are allowed (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine)
  • Females of child-bearing potential who are pregnant, have a positive serum pregnancy test, breastfeeding, or are unwilling to practice a highly effective method of contraception throughout the study.
  • Renal impairment
  • Aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase levels exceeding more than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal for the expected normal range for the testing laboratory.
  • Hemoglobin (Hb) levels <9 g/dL

Trial locations and contacts

39 sites in 10 countries.

39 sites in 10 countries

United States14 sites
  • Georgia Regents University

    Augusta, Georgia, 30912

  • University of Vermont Medical Center

    Burlington, Vermont, 05405

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Neurology Department

    Columbus, Ohio, 43220

  • Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Indiana University

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • University of Florida at Shands Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209

  • University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc.

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Newark, New Jersey, 07103

  • University of California-Irvine

    Orange, California, 92868

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • University of Washington Medical Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, Florida, 33612

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Germany8 sites
  • Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Klinik für Neurologie

    Berlin, 10117

  • Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen, Parent

    Göttingen, Lower Saxony, 37075

  • Krankenhaus Martha-Maria Halle-Doelau, Klinik fuer Neurologie

    Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, 6120

  • Universitaetsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Klinik und Poliklinik

    Hamburg, 20246

  • Universitaetsklinikum Jena, Klinik fuer Neurologie

    Jena, Thuringia, 7747

  • Universitaetsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH Standort Marburg

    Marburg, Hesse, 35043

  • Universitaetsklinikum Regensburg, Parent

    Regensburg, Bavaria, 93053

  • Fachkrankenhaus Hubertusburg gGmbH, Klinik f. Neurologie

    Wermsdorf, Saxony, 4779

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Poland4 sites
  • Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne, Dept of Neurology

    Gdansk, 80-952

  • Krakowska Akademia Neurologii Sp z o.o. Centrum Neurologii Klinicznej

    Krakow, 31-505

  • III Szpital Miejski w Lodzi im. Dr K. Jonschera

    Lodz, 93-113

  • Samodzielny Publiczny Centralny Szpital Kliniczny

    Warsaw, 02-097

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Czechia3 sites
  • Fakultni nemocnice Brno, Dept of Neurologicka klinika

    Brno, 625 00

  • Fakultni nemocnice Ostrava

    Ostrava - Poruba, 708 52

  • Vseobecna fakultni nemocnice v Praze, Dept of Neurologicka klinika

    Prague, 128 21

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Hungary3 sites
  • Jahn Ferenc Del-pesti Korhaz es Rendelointezet, Neurologiai Osztaly

    Budapest, 1204

  • Pest Megyei Flor Ferenc Korhaz, Neurologia es Stroke Osztaly

    Kistarcsa, 2143

  • Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Klinikai Kozpont

    Szeged, 6725

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Canada2 sites
  • London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital

    London, Ontario, N6A 5A5

  • University Health Network (UHN) - Toronto General Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4

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France2 sites
  • CHU Strasbourg - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Clinique Neurologique

    Strasbourg, Bas Rhin, 67091

  • CHU de Toulouse - Hôpital Purpan, Service de Neurologie Générale

    Toulouse, Haute Garonne, 31059

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Belgium1 site
  • UZ Leuven

    Leuven, 3000

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Estonia1 site
  • East Tallinn Central Hospital

    Tallinn, 10138

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Lithuania1 site
  • Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics

    Kaunas, 50161

Other trials in Lithuania

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of lGIV-C as a Corticosteroid Sparing Agent in Corticosteroid Dependent Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Immune Globulin (Human), 10% Caprylate/Chromatography Purified (IGIV-C) as a corticosteroid (CS)-sparing agent in subjects with CS-dependent Myasthenia Gravis (MG).

Read the detailed description

This study consists of 2 phases: IGIV-C Run-in Phase and Corticosteroid Tapering/IGIV-C Maintenance Phase.

In the Run-in Phase, subjects will receive a total of 3 doses of IGIV-C (1 loading dose of 2 g/kg and 2 maintenance doses of 1 g/kg) while maintaining a stable dose of corticosteroids.

In the CS Tapering/IGIV-C Maintenance Phase, subjects will continue 1 g/kg IGIV-C and begin a prescribed CS tapering regimen where the CS dose is decreased every 3 weeks.

Approximately 60 subjects are planned to be enrolled in the study across multiple centers in North America and Europe. The total duration of study participation for each subject is up to 45 weeks.

Being tested
IGIV-C, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Myasthenia Gravis

What participants receive

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

  • IGIV-CDrug

    Run-Phase: 1 loading dose of 2 g/kg IGIV-C and 2 maintenance doses of 1 g/kg IGIV-C

    Corticosteroid Tapering/IGIV-C Maintenance Phase: 1 g/kg IGIV-C every 3 weeks for up to 36 weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

Study groups in NCT02473965
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
IGIV-CExperimentalAn IGIV-C loading dose of 2 g/kg and maintenance dose of 1 g/kg will be administered in CS dependent subjects with MG.
Receives: Drug: IGIV-C
PlaceboPlacebo comparator0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP or equivalent
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Percent of Subjects Achieving a 50% or Greater Reduction in CS Dose (Prednisone or Equivalent) From Baseline to Week 39

    The average daily CS dose was derived for each subject at each scheduled visit based on the prescribed dose and the time interval taking into account any prescribed dose changes between routinely scheduled visits. Subjects who discontinued the study early with adverse outcomes related to MG were considered as not achieving a 50% or greater reduction. The missing dose reduction at Week 39 was imputed using the worst observation carried forward (WOCF) method. For subjects who did not have CS dose prescribed at Week 39 due to other reasons, the last observation carried forward (LOCF) method was used to impute the prescribed CS dose at Week 39. Baseline was defined as the last non-missing measurement taken prior to first dose of study medication. The percent of subjects achieving ≥50% reduction in CS dose from baseline to Week 39 is presented for each treatment group overall and for the baseline daily prednisone equivalent dose level stratification categories.

    Measured: Baseline/Week 0 (Visit 1) and Week 39 (Visit 14).

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Mean Percent Change in Daily CS Dose (Prednisone or Equivalent) From Baseline to Week 39

    The average daily CS dose was derived for each subject at each scheduled visit based on the prescribed dose and the time interval taking into account any prescribed dose changes between routinely scheduled visits. For subjects who discontinued the study early with adverse outcomes related to MG, the missing dose reduction at Week 39 was imputed using the WOCF method. For subjects who had missing CS dose reduction at Week 39 due to other reasons, the missing CS dose was imputed using the LOCF method. Baseline was defined as the last non-missing measurement taken prior to first dose of study medication. The least squares (LS) mean percent change from baseline in daily CS dose to Week 39 is presented for each treatment group.

    Measured: Baseline/Week 0 (Visit 1) and Week 39 (Visit 14).

  2. Median Time to First Episode of MG Worsening

    The time to the first episode of MG worsening was defined as the time between baseline and the first instance of QMG total score increase by ≥4 points relative to Baseline/Week 0. The QMG total score is the sum of all 13 items and ranges from 0 to 39. Higher values represent greater severity of illness. If one or more items were missing at a given assessment, the total score was set to missing. The median time to MG worsening was calculated based on Kaplan-Meier methodology. Baseline was defined as the last non-missing measurement taken prior to the first dose of study medication.

    Measured: From Baseline/Week 0 (Visit 1) to Week 39 (Visit 14).

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Jun 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2015
  3. Primary completionFeb 2019
  4. Study completionFeb 2019

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
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02473965
Sponsor's protocol ID
GTI1306
Status last verified
Mar 2020
First submitted
14 Jun 2015
Last updated
30 Mar 2020

Publications

  • Bril V, Szczudlik A, Vaitkus A, Rozsa C, Kostera-Pruszczyk A, Hon P, Bednarik J, Tyblova M, Kohler W, Toomsoo T, Nowak RJ, Mozaffar T, Freimer ML, Nicolle MW, Magnus T, Pulley MT, Rivner M, Dimachkie MM, Distad BJ, Pascuzzi RM, Babiar D, Lin J, Querolt Coll M, Griffin R, Mondou E. Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Corticosteroid-Sparing Effects of Immunoglobulin in Myasthenia Gravis. Neurology. 2023 Feb 14;100(7):e671-e682. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000201501. Epub 2022 Oct 21.

    PubMed 36270895
  • Dalakas MC, Meisel A. Immunomodulatory effects and clinical benefits of intravenous immunoglobulin in myasthenia gravis. Expert Rev Neurother. 2022 Apr;22(4):313-318. doi: 10.1080/14737175.2022.2057223. Epub 2022 Apr 5.

    PubMed 35350948

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing IGIV-C in people with Myasthenia Gravis, run by Grifols Therapeutics LLC at 39 sites in 10 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 6 inclusion and 18 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 30 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 39 sites in United States, Germany, Poland, Czechia, Hungary and 5 more countries. 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 2020). 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?

Percent of Subjects Achieving a 50% or Greater Reduction in CS Dose (Prednisone or Equivalent) From Baseline to Week 39 (time frame: Baseline/Week 0 (Visit 1) and Week 39 (Visit 14).). 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 NCT02473965, which also lists 2 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 30 Mar 2020.

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