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Hereditary HemochromatosisPhase 2NCT03395704

A Study of LJPC-401 for the Treatment of Iron Overload in Adult Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis

A Phase 2 study testing LJPC-401 in people with Hereditary Hemochromatosis, run by La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company at 31 sites in 4 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 a Phase 2 multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled, single-blind study. The primary objective of the study is to compare the effect of weekly dosing of LJPC-401 (synthetic human hepcidin) versus placebo on transferrin saturation (TSAT) in an adult hereditary hemochromatosis patient population. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hereditary Hemochromatosis
What is being tested?
LJPC-401
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
70 participants
Where
31 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
29 Nov 2017to 28 Oct 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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with clinical diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis
  • Patients who are prescribed therapeutic phlebotomy for treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis
  • Patients with serum ferritin and TSAT levels above treatment guidelines
  • Female patients of child bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and must be using a highly effective method of contraception during participation in the study, and for 30 days after the last dose of study drug
  • Males must be surgically sterile (vasectomy), or using a highly effective method of contraception during participation in the study, and for 30 days after the last dose of study drug
  • Patient must be willing and able to provide written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Patients receiving iron chelation therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug
  • Patients initiating phlebotomy treatments less than 3 months prior to the first dose of study drug
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Patients taking an immunosuppressive agent without prior Sponsor approval
  • Patients participating in an unapproved investigational drug or investigational therapeutic device within 30 days of study drug
  • Patients who are unwilling or unable to comply with the study protocol requirements
  • Patients with type 1 or poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
  • Patients with a concomitant disease, disability or condition, including laboratory abnormality and ECG findings, which may interfere with the conduct of the study, or which would, in the opinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the patient in this study, including, but not limited to, clinically significant arrhythmias, alcohol dependency or abuse, drug dependency or abuse, or psychiatric disease

Trial locations and contacts

31 sites in 4 countries.

31 sites in 4 countries

United States18 sites
  • Investigative Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75246

  • Investigative Site

    East Setauket, New York, 11733

  • Investigative Site

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

  • Investigative Site

    Houston, Texas, 77058

  • Investigative Site

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Investigative Site

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216

  • Investigative Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32204

  • Investigative Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90036

  • Investigative Site

    Manhasset, New York, 11030

  • Investigative Site

    New York, New York, 10029

  • Investigative Site

    North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117

  • Investigative Site

    Palo Alto, California, 94305

  • Investigative Site

    Rialto, California, 92377

  • Investigative Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78215

  • Investigational Site

    San Diego, California, 91942

  • Investigative Site

    San Francisco, California, 94115

  • Investigative Site

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

  • Investigative Site

    Wyoming, Michigan, 49519

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Australia6 sites
  • Investigative Site

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4120

  • Investigative Site

    Herston, Queensland, 4029

  • Investigative Site

    Liverpool, New South Wales, 2170

  • Investigative Site

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004

  • Investigative Site

    Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150

  • Investigative Site

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145

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France4 sites
  • Investigative Site

    Bondy, 93140

  • Investigative Site

    Orléans, 45000

  • Investigative Site

    Pessac, 33604

  • Investigative Site

    Rennes, 35033

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United Kingdom3 sites
  • Investigative Site

    Bradford, England, BD9 6RJ

  • Investigative Site

    Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE7 7DN

  • Investigative Site

    Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Multi-Center, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Single-Blind Study With LJPC-401 for the Treatment of Iron Overload in Adult Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis

This study is a Phase 2 multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled, single-blind study. The primary objective of the study is to compare the effect of weekly dosing of LJPC-401 (synthetic human hepcidin) versus placebo on transferrin saturation (TSAT) in an adult hereditary hemochromatosis patient population.

Being tested
LJPC-401, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Hemochromatosis

What participants receive

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

  • LJPC-401Drug

    Also called synthetic human hepcidin

    LJPC-401 subcutaneous injection, up to 20 mg weekly for 16 weeks. The minimum weekly dose will be 5 mg and the maximum weekly dose of LJPC-401 will be 20 mg.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Normal saline

    0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or equivalent

Study groups in NCT03395704
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LJPC-401Active comparatorLJPC-401 solution for subcutaneous injection only, 5mg/1 mL (5mg/mL) or 10mg/1mL (10mg/mL) single use vial
Receives: Drug: LJPC-401
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. Effect of LJPC-401 Versus Placebo on Blood Iron Levels

    Percentage change in transferrin saturation (TSAT) as measured by blood laboratory tests.

    Measured: 16 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Effect of LJPC-401 Versus Placebo on Number of Phlebotomies

    Measured: 16 Weeks

  2. Effect of LJPC-401 Versus Placebo on Blood Iron Levels

    Change in serum ferritin as measured by blood laboratory tests

    Measured: 16 Weeks

  3. Effect of LJPC-401 Versus Placebo on the Total Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events

    Measured: 20 Weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted10 Jan 2018
  2. Study start29 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion28 Oct 2019
  4. Study completion28 Oct 2019

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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
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
70 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03395704
Sponsor's protocol ID
LJ401-HH01
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
12 Dec 2017
Last updated
9 Jun 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing LJPC-401 in people with Hereditary Hemochromatosis, run by La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company at 31 sites in 4 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 8 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 9 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 31 sites in United States, Australia, France, United Kingdom. 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 9 Jun 2022). 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?

Effect of LJPC-401 Versus Placebo on Blood Iron Levels (time frame: 16 Weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 9 Jun 2022.

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