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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)Phase 2NCT03946748

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of REGN3918 in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

A Phase 2 study testing REGN3918 in people with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals at 12 sites in 5 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

The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate a reduction in intravascular hemolysis by REGN3918 over 26 weeks of treatment in patients with active PNH who are treatment-naive to complement inhibitor therapy or have not recently received complement inhibitor therapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
REGN3918
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
12 sitesin 5 countries
Study dates
16 May 2019to 10 Jun 2021
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

  • Diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) confirmed by high-sensitivity flow cytometry
  • PNH granulocytes > 10% at screening visit
  • Active disease, as defined by the presence of 1 or more PNH-related signs or symptoms (eg, fatigue, hemoglobinuria, abdominal pain, shortness of breath [dyspnea], anemia [hemoglobin <10 g/dL], history of a MAVE [including thrombosis], dysphagia, or erectile dysfunction) or history of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion due to PNH within 3 months of screening.
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level ≥ 2 × upper limit of normal (ULN) at screening visit.

Who cannot join

  • Prior treatment with a complement inhibitor either within 6 months prior to screening visit or at any time where the patient was refractory to complement inhibitor therapy, in the opinion of the investigator (with the exception of eculizumab refractory patients due to the C5 variant R885H/C)
  • History of bone marrow transplantation
  • Body weight < 40 kilograms at screening visit
  • Peripheral blood absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <500/μL [<0.5 x 109/L] or peripheral blood platelet count <50,000/μL
  • Documented history of systemic fungal disease or unresolved tuberculosis, or evidence of active or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) during screening period
  • Any contraindication for receiving Neisseria meningitidis vaccination and antibiotic prophylaxis therapy as recommended in the study
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  • Any active, ongoing infection within 2 weeks of screening or during the screening period
  • Any clinically significant abnormality identified at the time of screening that in the judgment of the Investigator or any sub-Investigator would preclude safe completion of the study or constrain endpoints assessment such as major systemic diseases, or patients with short life expectancy
  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who have a positive pregnancy test at screening visit or day 1
  • NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 5 countries.

12 sites in 5 countries

South Korea5 sites
  • Regeneron Study Site

    Seoul, 03080

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Seoul, 03722

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Seoul, 05030

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Seoul, 06351

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Seoul, 07985

Other trials in South Korea

Malaysia3 sites
  • Regeneron Study Site

    Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 15586

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, 20400

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Sibu, Sarawak, 96000

Other trials in Malaysia

Hungary2 sites
  • Regeneron Study Site

    Budapest, 1083

  • Regeneron Study Site

    Kaposvár, 4400

Other trials in Hungary

Hong Kong1 site
  • Regeneron Study Site

    Shatin

Other trials in Hong Kong

United Kingdom1 site
  • Regeneron Study Site

    Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML60JS

Other trials in United Kingdom

About this study

Official title: An Open-Label, Single Arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of REGN3918 in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Who Are Complement Inhibitor-Naive or Have Not Recently Received Complement Inhibitor Therapy

The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate a reduction in intravascular hemolysis by REGN3918 over 26 weeks of treatment in patients with active PNH who are treatment-naive to complement inhibitor therapy or have not recently received complement inhibitor therapy.

The secondary objectives of the study are:

  • To evaluate the safety and tolerability of REGN3918.
  • To evaluate the effect of REGN3918 on parameters of intravascular hemolysis
  • To assess the concentrations of total REGN3918 in serum.
  • To evaluate the incidence of treatment-emergent anti-drug antibodies to REGN3918 over time
  • To evaluate the effect of REGN3918 on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) measuring fatigue and health-related quality of life
Being tested
REGN3918
Medical subject headings
Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal

What participants receive

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

  • REGN3918Drug

    Single intravenous (IV) dose, then a subcutaneous (SC) dose once weekly (QW).

Study groups in NCT03946748
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
REGN3918ExperimentalCohort A (Dose Confirmation) If a decision is made to expand Cohort A, patients will be assigned to Cohort A. Cohort B (Dose Expansion) If a decision is made to progress to Cohort B, patients will be assigned to Cohort B.
Receives: Drug: REGN3918

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Adequate Control of Intravascular Hemolysis

    Participants were considered to have had adequate control of intravascular hemolysis if all of their lactose dehydrogenase (LDH) readings from Week 4 through Week 26 inclusive had values less than or equal to ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN). Participants must have greater than or equal to (≥) 50 percent (%) of scheduled LDH measures in those weeks, must not have had more than (>) 2 consecutive visits without LDH measures, must not have experienced breakthrough hemolysis, and must not have discontinued study treatment early. Participants were considered not to have had adequate control of intravascular hemolysis if they failed any of these criteria.

    Measured: Week 4 through Week 26

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Transfusion Avoidance

    Transfusion avoidance was defined as not having received red blood cell (RBC) transfusion during the first 26 weeks. A transfusion was counted only if it was per-protocol, that is, it followed the predefined transfusion algorithm: RBC transfusion due to a post-baseline hemoglobin level < 9 grams per deciliter (g/dL) (with anemia symptoms) or a post-baseline hemoglobin level < 7 g/dL (without anemia symptoms).

    Measured: Up to 26 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (23)
  1. Percentage of Participants Who Had Breakthrough Hemolysis (BTH)

    Breakthrough hemolysis was defined as the measurement of LDH ≥ 2 ULN concomitant with associated signs or symptoms at any time subsequent to an initial achievement of disease control (i.e., LDH ≤ 1.5 ULN).

    Measured: Baseline up to 26 Weeks

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Normalization of Intravascular Hemolysis

    A participant was considered to have achieved normalization of intravascular hemolysis if their LDH readings between Week 4 through Week 26 inclusive had values ≤ 1.0 ULN. A participant must have ≥ 50% of scheduled LDH measures in those weeks, must not have had > 2 consecutive visits without LDH measures, must not have experienced breakthrough hemolysis, and must not have discontinued study treatment early. A participant was considered not to have achieved normalization of intravascular hemolysis if they failed any of these criteria.

    Measured: Week 4 through Week 26

  3. Time to First Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) ≤1.5 x ULN

    A time-to-first-event analysis was used to estimate the proportion of participants achieving transfusion avoidance at Week 26.

    Measured: Up to Week 26

  4. Percentage of Days With LDH ≤ 1.5 ULN From Week 4 Through Week 26

    Percentage of days was calculated as number of days with LDH ≤ 1.5 x ULN divided by the participant's total treatment duration (total number of days on treatment from Week 4 through Week 26). LDH ≤ 1.5 x ULN was used as an indicator of adequate control of intravascular hemolysis.

    Measured: Week 4 through Week 26

  5. Change From Baseline in LDH Levels at Week 26

    Change from baseline in LDH levels at Week 26 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  6. Percent Change From Baseline in LDH Levels at Week 26

    Percent change from baseline in LDH levels at Week 26 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  7. Rate of Transfusion With Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

    The rate of transfusion with RBCs for a participant was the total number of transfusions divided by total person-years of time on treatment.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  8. Number of Units of Transfusion With RBCs

    Transfusions with RBCs proceeded according to the following predefined criteria that triggered a transfusion; however, the actual number of units to be transfused is at the discretion of the investigator: • Transfuse with RBC(s) if the post-baseline hemoglobin level is <9 g/dL with symptoms resulting from anemia or • Transfuse with RBC(s) if the post-baseline hemoglobin level is <7 g/dL.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  9. Change From Baseline in RBC Hemoglobin Levels at Week 26

    Hemoglobin levels in participants with PNH was measured. Change from baseline in RBC hemoglobin at Week 26 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  10. Change From Baseline in Free Hemoglobin Levels at Week 26

    Change from baseline in free hemoglobin levels at Week 26 was assessed.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  11. Change From Baseline in Total Complement Hemolytic Activity Assay (CH50) at Week 26

    Change from baseline in total CH50 at Week 26 was reported. Here "International units per milliliter" was abbreviated as "IU/mL".

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  12. Percent Change From Baseline in CH50 up to Week 26

    Percent change from baseline in CH50 up to Week 26 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  13. Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) at Week 26

    The FACIT-F was a 13-item, self-reported PRO measure assessing an individual's level of fatigue during their usual daily activities over the past week. This questionnaire was part of the FACIT measurement system, a compilation of questions measuring health-related QoL in participants with cancer and other chronic illnesses. The FACIT-fatigue assessed the level of fatigue using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all), 1 (a little bit), 2 (somewhat), 3 (quite a bit), 4 (very much) The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-F score for a total possible score of 0 to 52, with higher scores indicated greater fatigue.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  14. Change From Baseline in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) at Week 26

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 was a 30-item questionnaire used to assess symptoms and side effects of treatment and the impact on everyday life. It consists of 15 domains: 5 multi-item functioning scales (physical, role, social, emotional and cognitive), answered on a 4-point scale (1=Not at all,2=A Little,3=Quite a Bit,4=Very Much). Each score ranges from 0-100 with a higher score indicates higher level of functioning and a better QoL. A global health status/QoL scale that was answered on a 7-point scale (1=Very Poor to 7=Excellent). Each score ranges from 0-100 with a higher score indicates a better QoL. 9 symptom scales (Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Dyspnea, Insomnia, Appetite Loss, Constipation, Diarrhea, Financial Impact), answered on a 4-point scale (1=Not at all, 2=A Little, 3=Quite a Bit, 4=Very Much). Each score ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicates a higher level of symptoms, and a negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  15. Change From Baseline in European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-3 Level (EQ-5D-3L) Index Score

    EQ-5D-3L was a self-administered standardized instrument for use as measure of health outcome. It comprised 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension rated on 3 levels scale: 1 (no problems), 2 (some problems), 3 (extreme problems). The summed score ranges from 5-15 with "5" corresponding to no problems and "15" to severe problems in 5 dimensions. EQ-5D index calculated by applying preference-based weights (tariffs) to scores of five health state dimensions. Index values range from -1 to 1, with 0 representing a health state equivalent to death and 1 representing perfect health. Total index EQ-5D-3L summary score was weighted with a range of -0.594 (worst) to 1.0 (best).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  16. Change From Baseline in EQ-5D-3L Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 26

    The EQ-5D-3L was a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome and was administered to all participants to assess the effect of the treatment on the participants' quality of life. The EQ-5D-3L includes a visual analog scale (VAS) which is a vertical scale with numbers ranging from 0 to 100. Participants were asked to draw a line to the place on the scale that best represented how good or bad his health was on that day. The worst state a participant can imagine was marked zero, and the best state the participant can imagine was marked 100. Mean change in VAS score from baseline was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26

  17. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs

    An adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. TEAEs was defined as AEs that developed or worsened during the on-treatment period. SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that resulted in any of following outcomes: death, life-threatening, required initial/prolonged in-participant hospitalization, persistent/significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect/considered as medically important event. TEAEs included both Serious TEAEs and non-serious TEAEs.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  18. Number of Participants With TEAEs Based on Severity

    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. Severity of AEs was graded according to the following scale, Mild: event that does not generally interfere with usual activities of daily living; Moderate: event that interferes with usual activities of daily living, causing discomfort, permanent risk of harm; Severe: AE that interrupts usual activities of daily living, significantly affects clinical status, or may require intensive therapeutic intervention.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  19. Number of Participants With Clinically Meaningful Changes in Clinical Laboratory Parameters

    Clinical laboratory parameters included biochemistry, hematology and urinalysis. Number of participants with potential clinically significant changes in laboratory parameters which were deemed clinically meaningful by the investigator were reported.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  20. Number of Participants With Clinically Meaningful Changes in Vital Signs

    Vital sign assessments included pulse rate, blood pressure (systolic and diastolic blood pressure) and body temperature. Number of participants with potential clinically meaningful changes in vital signs which were deemed clinically significant by the investigator were reported.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  21. Number of Participants With Clinically Meaningful Changes in 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs)

    12-lead ECGs were evaluated. Any change in ECG assessments which are deemed clinically meaningful by the investigator were reported.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 26

  22. Serum Concentrations of Total REGN3918

    Serum Concentrations of total REGN3918 was reported.

    Measured: Pre-dose (Day 0), End of infusion at Days 0, 2, 7, 28, 56, 84, 112, 140, and 182

  23. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) Response to REGN3918

    Number of Participants with treatment-emergent ADA response to REGN3918 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline up to 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 posted13 May 2019
  2. Study start16 May 2019
  3. Primary completion9 Jun 2021
  4. Study completion10 Jun 2021

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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03946748
Sponsor's protocol ID
R3918-PNH-1852
Other IDs
2018-002734-20, 2018
Status last verified
Jun 2023
First submitted
8 May 2019
Last updated
26 Jun 2023
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: All Individual Patient Data (IPD) that underlie publicly available results will be considered for sharing

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing REGN3918 in people with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals at 12 sites in 5 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 10 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 26 Jun 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 12 sites in South Korea, Malaysia, Hungary, Hong Kong, 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. 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 Jun 2023). 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?

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Adequate Control of Intravascular Hemolysis (time frame: Week 4 through Week 26). 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?
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 26 Jun 2023.

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