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Neuromyelitis OpticaPhase 3NCT04201262

An Efficacy and Safety Study of Ravulizumab in Adult Participants With NMOSD

A Phase 3 study testing Ravulizumab in people with Neuromyelitis Optica and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 41 sites in 13 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 purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ravulizumab for the treatment of adult participants with NMOSD. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 years
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
58 participants
Where
41 sitesin 13 countries
Study dates
9 Dec 2019to 31 Oct 2024
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 18 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive and a diagnosis of NMOSD as defined by the 2015 international consensus diagnostic criteria.
  • At least 1 attack or relapse in the last 12 months prior to the Screening Period.
  • Expanded Disability Status Scale score ≤7.
  • Participants who enter the study receiving supportive immunosuppressive therapy must be on a stable dosing regimen of adequate duration prior to Screening.
  • Body weight ≥40 kilograms.
  • Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.

Who cannot join

  • History of Neisseria meningitidis infection.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (evidenced by HIV-1 or HIV-2 antibody titer).
  • Previously or currently treated with a complement inhibitor.
  • Use of rituximab or mitoxantrone within 3 months prior to Screening.
  • Use of IV immunoglobulin within 3 weeks prior to Screening.

Trial locations and contacts

41 sites in 13 countries.

41 sites in 13 countries

United States10 sites
  • Research Site

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Research Site

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • Research Site

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219

  • Research Site

    Fort Collins, Colorado, 80528

  • Research Site

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Research Site

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216

  • Research Site

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • Research Site

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

  • Research Site

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • Research Site

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007

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Japan6 sites
  • Research Site

    Chiba, 260-0877

  • Research Site

    Fukuoka, 812-8582

  • Research Site

    Kawagoe-shi, 350-8550

  • Research Site

    Niigata, 951-8585

  • Research Site

    Sendai, 980-8574

  • Research Site

    Sendai, 983-8512

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Italy5 sites
  • Research Site

    Cefalù, 90015

  • Research Site

    Gallarate, 21013

  • Research Site

    Naples, 80131

  • Research Site

    Roma, 00133

  • Research Site

    Rome, 00178

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South Korea5 sites
  • Research Site

    Goyang-si, 10408

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 02841

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 03722

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 06351

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 143-729

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Germany3 sites
  • Research Site

    Berlin, 10117

  • Research Site

    Leipzig, 04103

  • Research Site

    München, 81675

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Spain3 sites
  • Research Site

    Barcelona, 08036

  • Research Site

    Madrid, 28040

  • Research Site

    Málaga, 29010

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Australia2 sites
  • Research Site

    Camperdown, 2050

  • Research Site

    Fitzroy, 3065

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Poland2 sites
  • Research Site

    Katowice, 40-571

  • Research Site

    Lódz, 90-324

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Austria1 site
  • Research Site

    Vienna, 1090

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Canada1 site
  • Research Site

    Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 2X6

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Denmark1 site
  • Research Site

    Aarhus, 8200

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France1 site
  • Research Site

    Strasbourg, 67098

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United Kingdom1 site
  • Research Site

    Oxford, OX3 9DU

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, External Placebo-Controlled, Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ravulizumab in Adult Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ravulizumab for the treatment of adult participants with NMOSD.

Being tested
Ravulizumab
Keywords
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Devic's Disease, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Relapse, Ravulizumab, Ultomiris, ALXN1210, CNS Autoimmune Disorders, Demyelinating Disorders, NMO, NMOSD
Medical subject headings
Neuromyelitis Optica, Myelitis, Transverse, Optic Neuritis, Recurrence, Demyelinating Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • RavulizumabBiological

    Also called ALXN1210, Ultomiris

    Participants will receive a weight-based loading dose of ravulizumab via IV infusion on Day 1, followed by weight-based maintenance doses on Day 15, then once every 8 weeks until end of the Long-Term Extension Period.

Study groups in NCT04201262
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
RavulizumabExperimentalDuring the Primary Treatment Period, all participants will receive open-label ravulizumab via intravenous (IV) infusion starting on Day 1. The end of the Primary Treatment Period will be triggered when the last enrolled participant completes between 26 and 50 weeks in the study (depending on the number of adjudicated On-Trial Relapse observed). After completion of the Primary Treatment Period, all participants will have the opportunity to continue receiving ravulizumab in the Long-Term Extension Period of the study. For each participant, the Long-Term Extension Period continues for up to 3 years, or until ravulizumab is approved and/or available (in accordance with country-specific regulations), whichever occurs first.
Receives: Biological: Ravulizumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants With an Adjudicated On-trial Relapse in the Primary Treatment Period

    An On-trial Relapse was defined as a new onset of neurologic symptoms or worsening of existing neurologic symptoms with an objective change (clinical sign) on neurologic examination that persisted for more than 24 hours as confirmed by the treating physician. An adjudicated On-trial Relapse was defined by the protocol and positively adjudicated by the independent relapse adjudication committee.

    Measured: Baseline up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Adjudicated On-trial Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR) in the Primary Treatment Period

    The adjudicated On-trial ARR was computed as the total number of relapses divided by the total number of participant years in the study period. A central independent committee was used to adjudicate all On-trial Relapses as determined by the treating physician. Results reported as adjusted adjudicated On-trial ARR based on a Poisson regression centered on the mean historical ARR in the 24 months prior to screening.

    Measured: Baseline up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

  2. Number of Participants With Clinically Important Change From Baseline in Hauser Ambulation Index (HAI) Score at the End of Primary Treatment Period

    The HAI is a rating scale developed to assess mobility by evaluating the time and degree of assistance required to walk 25 feet. The scale ranges from 0 to 9, with 0 being the best score (asymptomatic; fully ambulatory with no assistance) and 9 being the worst (restricted to wheelchair; unable to transfer self independently). Clinically important change is conditional on the baseline value: worsening if the baseline HAI is 0 and at least 2 points increase or if the baseline HAI is >0 and at least 1 point increase; improvement if the baseline value is at least 2 and at least 1 point decrease; and stable if baseline is 0 or 1 and a 0- or 1-point increase or decrease or baseline is at least 2 and not change.

    Measured: Baseline up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

  3. Change From Baseline in European Quality of Life Health 5-dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Index Score at the End of Primary Treatment Period

    The EQ-5D is a generic, standardized, self-administered instrument that provides a simple, descriptive profile and a single index value for health status. It consists of 2 parts; the EQ-5D descriptive system and the EQ-5D visual analogue scale (VAS). The EQ-5D descriptive system includes 5 dimensions; mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension measured on 3 levels: "no problem" (level 1), "some problems" (level 2), "extreme problems" (level 3). The digits for 5 dimensions can be combined in a 5-digit number describing the respondent's health state. The 5 dimensional 3-level systems was converted into single index utility score that ranges from less than 0 to 1, with higher scores representing a better health status.

    Measured: Baseline, up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

  4. Change From Baseline in EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score at the End of Primary Treatment Period

    The EQ-5D is a generic, standardized, self-administered instrument that provides a simple, descriptive profile and a single index value for health status. It consists of 2 parts; the EQ-5D descriptive system and the EQ-5D visual analogue scale (VAS). The EQ-5D VAS is an overall health state scale where the participant selects a number between 0 to 100 to describe the condition of their health, with 100 being 'The best health state you can imagine' and 0 being 'The worst health state you can imagine'. An increase in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

  5. Number of Participants With Clinically Important Worsening From Baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score at the End of Primary Treatment Period

    Disease-related disability was measured by the EDSS. The EDSS is an ordinal clinical rating scale that ranges from 0 (normal neurologic examination) to 10 (death) in half-point increments. Clinically important worsening was defined as an increase in EDSS score conditional on the baseline value: If the baseline EDSS was 0 and at least 2-point increase; if the baseline is 1 to 5, and at least 1-point increase; if the baseline is > 5 and at least 0.5 increase.

    Measured: Baseline up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

  6. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs), and TEAEs Leading to Study Drug Discontinuation in the Primary Treatment Period

    An AE was as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug related. An SAE was an AE that met at least 1 of the following criteria: resulted in death, was life-threatening, required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization for the AE, persistent or significant disability/incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, congenital anomaly/birth defect (in the child of a participant who was exposed to the study drug), important medical event or reaction. TEAEs were AEs with a start date on or after the date of the first dose of study drug. A summary of all Serious Adverse Events and Other Adverse Events (nonserious) regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported Adverse Events' Section.

    Measured: Baseline up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)

  7. Serum Ravulizumab Concentration

    Measured: Predose and end of infusion (EOI) at Week 26

  8. Change From Baseline in Serum Free C5 Concentration at Week 26

    Measured: Baseline, Week 26 (Predose and EOI)

  9. Number of Participants With Anti-drug Antibodies (ADAs) During the Primary Treatment Period

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 26, 50, 82, and 106

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Dec 2019
  2. Study start9 Dec 2019
  3. Primary completion15 Mar 2022
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2024

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
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
External Placebo-Controlled, Open-Label Design
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
58 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04201262
Sponsor's protocol ID
ALXN1210-NMO-307
Other IDs
CHAMPION-NMO-307, 2019-003352-37, 2019
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
11 Dec 2019
Last updated
14 Oct 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Pittock SJ, Barnett MH, Bennett JL, Berthele A, de Seze J, Levy M, Nakashima I, Oreja-Guevara C, Palace J, Paul F, Pozzilli C, Pathak R, Allen K, Parks B, Kim HJ. Long-Term Ravulizumab Efficacy and Safety in AQP4 Antibody-Positive Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Final CHAMPION-NMOSD Results. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2026 Sep;13(5):e200609. doi: 10.1212/NXI.0000000000200609. Epub 2026 Jul 13.

    PubMed 42441931
  • Bennett JL, Bhattacharyya S, Zabeti A, Levy M, de Seze J, Taney MJ, Parks B, Allen K, Akpoji U, Pittock SJ. Safety and efficacy of ravulizumab in patients with NMOSD previously treated with rituximab: A post hoc analysis of the CHAMPION-NMOSD trial. Mult Scler. 2026 Apr;32(4):396-408. doi: 10.1177/13524585261425076. Epub 2026 Mar 4.

    PubMed 41782198
  • Ortiz S, Pittock SJ, Berthele A, Levy M, Nakashima I, Oreja-Guevara C, Allen K, Mashhoon Y, Parks B, Kim HJ. Immediate and sustained terminal complement inhibition with ravulizumab in patients with anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Front Neurol. 2024 Jan 31;15:1332890. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1332890. eCollection 2024.

    PubMed 38356884

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Ravulizumab in people with Neuromyelitis Optica and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 41 sites in 13 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 14 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 41 sites in United States, Japan, Italy, South Korea, Germany and 8 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. 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 Aug 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?

Number of Participants With an Adjudicated On-trial Relapse in the Primary Treatment Period (time frame: Baseline up to 2.25 years (end of the Primary Treatment Period)). 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 NCT04201262, which also lists 3 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 14 Oct 2025.

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