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Paroxysmal Nocturnal HemoglobinuriaPhase 3NCT03406507

A Study of Ravulizumab (ALXN1210) in Children and Adolescents With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

A Phase 3 study testing Ravulizumab in people with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 9 sites in 6 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study was to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and efficacy of ravulizumab in pediatric participants with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 17 years
Conditions the study is for
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
What is being tested?
Ravulizumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
13 participants
Where
9 sitesin 6 countries
Study dates
22 Feb 2018to 25 Aug 2022
Phase
Phase 3
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 Up to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Participants from birth up to <18 years of age and weighing ≥ 5 kilograms at the time of consent.
  • PNH diagnosis confirmed by documented high-sensitivity flow cytometry.
  • Presence of 1 or more of the following PNH-related signs or symptoms within 3 months of Screening: fatigue, hemoglobinuria, abdominal pain, shortness of breath (dyspnea), anemia, history of a major adverse vascular event (including thrombosis), dysphagia, or erectile dysfunction; or history of packed red blood cell transfusion due to PNH.
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level ≥ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) for participants not being treated with eculizumab at screening and LDH level ≤ 1.5 × ULN for participants taking eculizumab.
  • Documented meningococcal vaccination not more than 3 years prior to dosing, and vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
  • Female participants of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception starting at screening and continuing until at least 8 months after the last dose of ravulizumab.

Who cannot join

  • History of bone marrow transplantation.
  • History of or ongoing major cardiac, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, or hepatic disease that, in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor, would preclude participation.
  • Unstable medical conditions (for example, myocardial ischemia, active gastrointestinal bleed, severe congestive heart failure, anticipated need for major surgery within 6 months of randomization, coexisting chronic anemia unrelated to PNH).
  • Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who have a positive pregnancy test at screening or Day 1.
  • Participation in another interventional clinical study or use of any experimental therapy within 30 days before initiation of study drug on Day 1 in this study or within 5 half-lives of that investigational product, whichever is greater.

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 6 countries.

9 sites in 6 countries

United States2 sites
  • Clinical Trial Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329

  • Clinical Trial Site

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226

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Russia2 sites
  • Clinical Trial Site

    Moscow

  • Clinical Trial Site

    Saint Petersburg

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United Kingdom2 sites
  • Clinical Trial Site

    Leeds

  • Clinical Trial Site

    London

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France1 site
  • Clinical Trial Site

    Paris

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Netherlands1 site
  • Clinical Trial Site

    Utrecht

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Norway1 site
  • Clinical Trial Site

    Oslo

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Open-Label Study of ALXN1210 in Children and Adolescents With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

The purpose of this study was to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and efficacy of ravulizumab in pediatric participants with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

Read the detailed description

The study consists of a 4-week Screening Period, a 26-week Primary Evaluation Period, and an Extension Period of up to 4 years (with the exception of any country-specific mandates), whichever occurs first.

Efficacy and safety data are reported for the 26-week Primary Evaluation Period only. Analyses were conducted separately for complement inhibitor treatment-naïve participants and eculizumab-experienced participants.

Being tested
Ravulizumab
Keywords
Ravulizumab, ALXN1210, Ultomiris, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics
Medical subject headings
Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal

What participants receive

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

  • RavulizumabBiological

    Also called ALXN1210, Ultomiris

    Single intravenous (IV) loading dose on Day 1, followed by regular IV maintenance dosing beginning on Day 15, based on weight.

Study groups in NCT03406507
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
RavulizumabExperimentalComplement inhibitor treatment-naïve and eculizumab-experienced participants received ravulizumab.
Receives: Biological: Ravulizumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax) Of Ravulizumab

    Blood samples for determination of ravulizumab Cmax were collected before and after administration of study drug at designated time points. Results are reported in micrograms/milliliter (μg/mL).

    Measured: Week 1 (Day 1), Week 2 (Day 15), Week 10 (Day 71), and Week 18 (Day 127)

  2. Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) Of Ravulizumab

    Blood samples for determination of ravulizumab Ctrough were collected before and after administration of study drug at designated time points. Trough serum concentration was measured at end of dosing interval at steady state. Results are reported in μg/mL.

    Measured: Week 2 (Day 15), Week 10 (Day 71), Week 18 (Day 127), Week 26 (Day 183)

  3. Mean Accumulation Ratio For Cmax Of Ravulizumab Following The Last Maintenance Dose Relative To The First Maintenance Dose

    Blood samples for determination of ravulizumab accumulation ratio for Cmax were collected before and after administration of study drug at designated time points. The accumulation ratio was calculated as Cmax from the last maintenance dose (Week 18) divided by Cmax from the first maintenance dose (Week 2).

    Measured: Week 18

  4. Mean Accumulation Ratio For Ctrough Of Ravulizumab Following The Last Maintenance Dose Relative To The First Maintenance Dose

    Blood samples for determination of ravulizumab accumulation ratio for Ctrough were collected before and after administration of study drug at designated time points. The accumulation ratio was calculated as Ctrough from the last maintenance dose (Week 18) divided by Ctrough from the first maintenance dose (Week 2).

    Measured: Week 18

  5. Change In Free Complement Component C5 (C5) Concentrations Over Time

    Blood samples for determination of free C5 were collected before and after administration of study drug at designated time points.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 2, 10, 18, and 26 (end of infusion)

  6. Change In Chicken Red Blood Cell (cRBC) Hemolytic Activity Over Time

    Blood samples for determination of cRBC hemolytic activity were collected before and after administration of study drug at designated time points.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 2, 10, 18, and 26

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Percentage Change From Baseline At Week 26 In Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Levels

    Blood and urine samples for determination of LDH levels were collected at designated time points. Baseline was defined as the average of all assessments analyzed by the central laboratory prior to first study drug administration.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  2. Percentage Of Participants Who Achieved Transfusion Avoidance (TA)

    Transfusion avoidance was defined as the proportion of participants who remained transfusion-free and did not require a transfusion according to protocol-specified guidelines. Point estimates and 2-sided 95% exact confidence intervals (CIs) were computed. Participants who withdrew from the study due to lack of efficacy during the Primary Evaluation Period were considered as non-responders and were counted in the group needing transfusion. For participants who withdrew from the study for any other reason during the Primary Evaluation Period, their data up to the time of withdrawal was used to assess TA.

    Measured: Week 26

  3. Change In Quality Of Life (QoL) From Baseline To Week 26

    Quality of life was measured by Pediatric Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Fatigue Questionnaire (participants ≥ 5 years of age), a 13-item questionnaire that assesses fatigue and its impact upon daily activities and function over the preceding 7 days. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, and total scores range from 0 to 52, with a higher score indicating better QoL. The scoring guideline for the Pediatric FACIT-Fatigue instrument was used to calculate a FACIT-Fatigue score. Changes from baseline in FACIT-Fatigue scores were summarized at baseline and at the study visits where this assessment was collected up to Day 183 (Week 26). At each study visit, the proportion of participants who showed an improvement of at least 3 points for the Pediatric FACIT-Fatigue scores were summarized by point estimates and 2-sided 95% exact CIs.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  4. Percentage Of Participants With Stabilized Hemoglobin At Week 26

    Stabilized hemoglobin was defined as avoidance of a ≥ 2 g/dL decrease in hemoglobin level from baseline in the absence of transfusion through Week 26. Point estimates and 2-sided 95% exact CIs were computed. Participants who withdrew from the study due to lack of efficacy during the Primary Evaluation Period were considered as non-responders and were counted in the group who did not meet the stabilized hemoglobin definition. For participants who withdrew from the study for any other reason during the Primary Evaluation Period, their data up to the time of withdrawal were used to assess stabilized hemoglobin.

    Measured: Week 26

  5. Percentage Change In Free Hemoglobin From Baseline To Week 26

    Percentage change from baseline in free hemoglobin was summarized at all study visits up to Day 183 (Week 26). Baseline was defined as the last non-missing assessment value prior to the first study drug infusion.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  6. Percentage Of Participants With Breakthrough Hemolysis (BTH) At Week 26

    Breakthrough hemolysis was defined as at least one new or worsening symptom or sign of intravascular hemolysis (fatigue, hemoglobinuria, abdominal pain, shortness of breath [dyspnea], anemia, major adverse vascular event [including thrombosis], dysphagia, or erectile dysfunction) in the presence of elevated LDH as follows: for participants who entered the study naïve to complement inhibitor treatment, elevated LDH ≥ 2 × the upper limit of normal (ULN) after prior LDH reduction to < 1.5 × ULN on therapy; for participants who entered the study stabilized on eculizumab treatment, elevated LDH ≥ 2 × ULN. Participants who withdrew from the study due to lack of efficacy during the Primary Evaluation Period were considered as non-responders and were counted in the group with BTH. For participants who withdrew from the study for any other reason during the Primary Evaluation Period, their data up to the time of withdrawal were used to assess BTH. No participants experienced BTH.

    Measured: Week 26

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Jan 2018
  2. Study start22 Feb 2018
  3. Primary completion25 Mar 2020
  4. Study completion25 Aug 2022

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
13 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03406507
Sponsor's protocol ID
ALXN1210-PNH-304
Other IDs
2017-002820-26, 2017
Status last verified
Feb 2023
First submitted
5 Jan 2018
Last updated
27 Mar 2023
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Kulagin A, Chonat S, Maschan A, Bartels M, Buechner J, Punzalan R, Richards M, Ogawa M, Hicks E, Yu J, Baruchel A, Kulasekararaj AG. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and safety of ravulizumab in children and adolescents with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: interim analysis of a phase 3, open-label study. Presented at the European Hematology Association 2021 Virtual Congress, June 9-17, 2021.

  • Chonat S, Kulagin A, Maschan A, Bartels M, Buechner J, Punzalan R, Richards M, Ogawa M, Hicks E, Yu J, Baruchel A, Kulasekararaj AG. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and safety of ravulizumab in pediatric paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Blood Adv. 2024 Jun 11;8(11):2813-2824. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023012267.

    PubMed 38551806

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Ravulizumab in people with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 9 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 6 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 27 Mar 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites in United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands 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. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 May 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?

Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax) Of Ravulizumab (time frame: Week 1 (Day 1), Week 2 (Day 15), Week 10 (Day 71), and Week 18 (Day 127)). The study lists 6 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 NCT03406507, 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 27 Mar 2023.

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