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Chronic Migraine or Episodic MigrainePhase 2NCT03238781

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AMG 301 in Migraine Prevention

A Phase 2 study testing AMG 301 in people with Chronic Migraine or Episodic Migraine, run by Amgen at 49 sites in 8 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

To evaluate the effect of AMG 301 compared to placebo on the change from the baseline period in monthly migraine days in subjects with migraine. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Migraine or Episodic Migraine
What is being tested?
AMG 301
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
343 participants
Where
49 sitesin 8 countries
Study dates
6 Sep 2017to 4 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 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adults ≥ 18 to ≤ 60 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form.
  • History of migraine (with or without aura) for ≥ 12 months before screening according to the International Headache Society (IHS) Classification ICHD-III (Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society, 2013)
  • Migraine frequency: ≥ 4 migraine days per month on average across the 3 months before screening.
  • Failed at least 1 medication for prophylactic treatment of migraine due to tolerability or lack of efficacy

Who cannot join

  • Older than 50 years of age at migraine onset.
  • History of cluster headache, hemiplegic migraine headache.
  • Unable to differentiate migraine from other headaches.
  • Migraine with continuous pain, in which the subject does not experience any pain-free periods (of any duration) during the 1 month before the screening period.
  • History or evidence of any other clinically significant disorder, condition or disease that, in the opinion of the investigator or Amgen physician, if consulted, would pose a risk to subject safety or interfere with the study evaluation, procedures or completion.

Trial locations and contacts

49 sites in 8 countries.

49 sites in 8 countries

United States21 sites
  • Research Site

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

  • Research Site

    Austin, Texas, 78731

  • Research Site

    Boulder, Colorado, 80301

  • Research Site

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63303

  • Research Site

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • Research Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75214

  • Research Site

    East Hartford, Connecticut, 06118

  • Research Site

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27405

  • Research Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

  • Research Site

    Long Beach, California, 90806

  • Research Site

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

  • Research Site

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Research Site

    Orlando, Florida, 32801

  • Research Site

    Plainview, New York, 11803

  • Research Site

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681

  • Research Site

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109

  • Research Site

    Santa Monica, California, 90404

  • Research Site

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

  • Research Site

    Stamford, Connecticut, 06905

  • Research Site

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407

  • Research Site

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605

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Canada6 sites
  • Research Site

    Calgary, Alberta, T3M 1M4

  • Research Site

    Lévis, Quebec, G6W 0M6

  • Research Site

    Markham, Ontario, L3R 9X3

  • Research Site

    Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1V1

  • Research Site

    Surrey, British Columbia, V3Z 2N6

  • Research Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1Y2

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Finland5 sites
  • Research Site

    Helsinki, 00100

  • Research Site

    Helsinki, 00930

  • Research Site

    Jyväskylä, 40100

  • Research Site

    Oulu, 90220

  • Research Site

    Turku, 20100

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Germany5 sites
  • Research Site

    Berlin, 10117

  • Research Site

    Berlin, 10435

  • Research Site

    Hamburg, 20251

  • Research Site

    Kiel, 24149

  • Research Site

    Leipzig, 04107

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Czechia4 sites
  • Research Site

    Brno, 616 00

  • Research Site

    Prague, 120 00

  • Research Site

    Prague, 140 59

  • Research Site

    Přerov, 750 02

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Austria3 sites
  • Research Site

    Innsbruck, 6020

  • Research Site

    Klagenfurt, 9020

  • Research Site

    Vienna, 1090

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Denmark3 sites
  • Research Site

    Aarhus, 8000

  • Research Site

    Glostrup Municipality, 2600

  • Research Site

    Viborg, 8800

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Sweden2 sites
  • Research Site

    Stockholm, 112 45

  • Research Site

    Stockholm, 114 33

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2a Randomized Double-blind Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AMG 301 in Migraine Prevention

To evaluate the effect of AMG 301 compared to placebo on the change from the baseline period in monthly migraine days in subjects with migraine.

Read the detailed description

A Phase 2a, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm parallel group study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AMG 301 in subjects with chronic migraine or episodic migraine.

Being tested
Placebo, AMG 301
Keywords
Migraine, Headache, Prevention, Prophylaxis
Medical subject headings
Migraine Disorders, Headache

What participants receive

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

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo was presented in identical containers, stored/packaged the same as AMG 301. All injections were administered within 30 minutes on treatment days.

  • AMG 301Drug

    AMG 301 was packaged in 5 mL clear glass vials containing 1 mL of 70 mg/mL of AMG 301. All injections were administered within 30 minutes on treatment days.

Study groups in NCT03238781
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants randomized to Placebo were administered 6 subcutaneous (SC) injections on day 1 and weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 during the 12 week double-blind treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
AMG 301 210 mg Q4WExperimentalParticipants randomized to AMG 301 210 mg every fourth week (Q4W) received a total of 3 AMG 301 subcutaneous (SC) injections (70 mg/mL in each injection) plus 3 matching placebo injections on day 1 and weeks 4 and 8. Participants also received 6 SC placebo injections on weeks 2, 6, and 10 during the 12 week double-blind treatment period.
Receives: Drug: AMG 301
AMG 301 420 mg Q2WExperimentalParticipants randomized to AMG 301 420 mg every second week (Q2W) received a total of 6 AMG 301 subcutaneous (SC) injections (70 mg/mL in each injection) on day 1 and weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 during the 12 week double-blind treatment period.
Receives: Drug: AMG 301

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline in Monthly Migraine Days to the Last 4 Weeks of the 12 Week Double-Blind Treatment Period

    A migraine day is any calendar day from the eDiary in which the participant experienced a migraine headache. A migraine headache is a headache with or without aura, lasting for >= 4 hours, and meeting >=1 of the criteria:

    1. >= 2 pain features (unilateral, throbbing, moderate to severe, exacerbated with exercise/physical activity)
    2. >= 1 symptoms (nausea and/or vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia) If the participant took a migraine-specific medication during aura or to treat headache, it was counted as a migraine day.

    Days without eDiary data in each monthly interval are handled by proration.

    Negative change from baseline values indicated improvement (i.e. fewer migraine days after treatment as compared to baseline).

    Measured: Baseline Day -28 to Day -1; Weeks 9-12

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Percentage of Participants Who Responded, Defined as At Least a 50% Reduction From the Baseline Period in Monthly Migraine Days in the Last 4 Weeks of the 12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period

    Responders are participants who had at least a 50% reduction from baseline in monthly migraine days during the last 4 weeks of treatment in the 12-week double blind period.

    Measured: Baseline Day -28 to Day -1; Weeks 9-12

  2. Change From Baseline Period in Monthly Acute Migraine-Specific Medication Days in the Last 4 Weeks of the 12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period

    Number of days on which acute headache medications (triptans and ergotamine-derivatives, alone or in combination) are used as recorded in eDiary. Monthly acute headache medication treatment days at baseline are the number of acute headache medication treatment days in the baseline period. Days without eDiary data are handled by proration.

    Negative change from baseline values indicate improvement (i.e. fewer days requiring acute migraine-specific medications after treatment as compared to baseline).

    Measured: Baseline Day -28 to Day -1; Weeks 9-12

  3. Change From Baseline in Mean Physical Impairment Domain Scores as Measured by the Migraine Physical Function Impact Diary (MPFID) Over the Last 4 Weeks of the 12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period

    Participants complete the MPFID every day during baseline (Days -28 to Day -1) and the 12-week Double Blind Treatment Period. The MPFID has 2 domains, Impact on Everyday Activities (7 items) and Physical Impairment (5 items), and 1 stand-alone global question that provides an assessment of the overall impact of migraine on participants' everyday activities. The recall period for each item is the past 24 hours.

    The Physical Impairment Domain Score is reported here. A participant's response to the difficulty of the 5 physical impairment items is measured using a 5-point scale, with difficulty measurements ranging from 1 to 5. The sum was rescaled to a 0 to 100 scale, with 0=no difficulty and 100=unable to do (maximum burden). Negative change from baseline values indicate improvement in migraine impact.

    Measured: Baseline Day -28 to Day -1; Weeks 9-12

  4. Change From Baseline in Mean Impact on Everyday Activity Domain Scores as Measured by the Migraine Physical Function Impact Diary (MPFID) Over the Last 4 Weeks of the 12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period

    Participants complete the MPFID every day during baseline (Days -28 to Day -1) and the 12-week Double Blind Treatment Period. The MPFID has 2 domains, Impact on Everyday Activities (7 items) and Physical Impairment (5 items), and 1 stand-alone global question that provides an assessment of the overall impact of migraine on participants' everyday activities. The recall period for each item is the past 24 hours.

    The Impact on Everyday Activities Domain Score is reported here. A participant's response to the Impact on Everyday Activities 7 items is measured using a 5-point scale, with difficulty measurements ranging from 1 to 5. The sum was rescaled to a 0 to 100 scale, with 0=no difficulty and 100=unable to do (maximum burden). Negative change from baseline values indicate improvement in migraine impact.

    Measured: Baseline Day -28 to Day -1; Weeks 9-12

  5. Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

    Adverse events (AEs) were graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), version 4, where:

    Grade 1 = Mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated; Grade 2 = Moderate; minimal, local or noninvasive intervention indicated; limiting age-appropriate instrumental activities of daily living (ADL); Grade 3 = Severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; limiting self care ADL; Grade 4 = Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated Grade 5 = Death related to AE.

    Measured: Day 1 up to Week 30 (12 weeks of double-blind treatment plus 18 weeks follow-up after last dose of investigational product)

  6. Percentage of Participants Who Met Hy's Law Criteria at Baseline and On Study

    Hy's law predicts potential for drug-related hepatotoxicity. Hy's Law cases have three components:

    • The drug causes hepatocellular injury, generally defined as an elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) by 3-fold or greater above the upper limit of normal (ULN).
    • Among participants showing such aminotransferase elevations, they also have elevation of their serum total bilirubin of greater than 2 times the ULN, without findings of cholestasis (defined as serum alkaline phosphatase activity less than 2 times the upper limit of normal).
    • No other reason can be found to explain the combination of increased aminotransferase and serum total bilirubin, such as viral hepatitis, alcohol abuse, ischemia, preexisting liver disease, or another drug capable of causing the observed injury.

    Measured: Baseline: Day 1 On study: Weeks 4, 6, 12, 20, 28

  7. Percentage of Participants With Aminotransferase Test Abnormalities > 3 Times the Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) at Baseline and On Study

    Aminotransferase tests included alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Percentage of participants with results that were greater than 3 * ULN for either test are reported.

    Measured: Baseline: Day 1 On study: Weeks 4, 6, 12, 20, 28

  8. Percentage of Participants With Total Bilirubin Test Abnormalities > 2 Times the Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) at Baseline and On Study

    Percentage of participants with total bilirubin results that were greater than 2 * ULN are reported.

    Measured: Baseline: Day 1 On study: Weeks 4, 6, 12, 20, 28

  9. Percentage of Participants With Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) in Categories by Visit

    Participant was expected to be in a supine position (or the most recumbent position possible) in a rested and calm state for at least 5 minutes before blood pressure assessments were conducted. Blood pressure units are millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

    Measured: Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,16, 20, 24, 28

  10. Percentage of Participants With Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) in Categories by Visit

    Participant was expected to be in a supine position (or the most recumbent position possible) in a rested and calm state for at least 5 minutes before blood pressure assessments were conducted. Blood pressure units are millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

    Measured: Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,16, 20, 24, 28

  11. Percentage of Participants With Pulse Rate in Categories by Visit

    Participant was expected to be in a supine position (or the most recumbent position possible) in a rested and calm state for at least 5 minutes before pulse assessments were conducted. Pulse rate units are beats per minute (BPM)

    Measured: Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,16, 20, 24, 28

  12. Percentage of Participants With Temperature in Categories by Visit

    Participant was expected to be in a supine position (or the most recumbent position possible) in a rested and calm state for at least 5 minutes before vital sign assessments were conducted. Temperature units are reported in degrees Celsius (C).

    Measured: Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,16, 20, 24, 28

  13. Percentage of Participants With Respiratory Rates in Categories by Visit

    Participant was expected to be in a supine position (or the most recumbent position possible) in a rested and calm state for at least 5 minutes before vital sign assessments were conducted. Respiratory rate (RR) is reported in breaths/minute.

    Measured: Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,16, 20, 24, 28

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Aug 2017
  2. Study start6 Sep 2017
  3. Primary completion16 Oct 2018
  4. Study completion4 Feb 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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
343 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03238781
Sponsor's protocol ID
20150308
Other IDs
2017-000630-57, 2017
Status last verified
Jan 2020
First submitted
1 Aug 2017
Last updated
7 Feb 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified individual patient data for variables necessary to address the specific research question in an approved data sharing request

Publications

  • Ashina M, Dolezil D, Bonner JH, Zhou L, Klatt J, Picard H, Mikol DD. A phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of AMG 301, a pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide PAC1 receptor monoclonal antibody for migraine prevention. Cephalalgia. 2021 Jan;41(1):33-44. doi: 10.1177/0333102420970889. Epub 2020 Nov 24.

    PubMed 33231489

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing AMG 301 in people with Chronic Migraine or Episodic Migraine, run by Amgen at 49 sites in 8 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 4 inclusion and 5 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 7 Feb 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 49 sites in United States, Canada, Finland, Germany, Czechia and 3 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 7 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?

Change From Baseline in Monthly Migraine Days to the Last 4 Weeks of the 12 Week Double-Blind Treatment Period (time frame: Baseline Day -28 to Day -1; Weeks 9-12). 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 NCT03238781, 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 7 Feb 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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