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Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic SclerosisPhase 2dcSSCNCT04680975

Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis

A Phase 2 study testing Belumosudil in people with Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis, run by Kadmon, a Sanofi Company at 6 sites in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This was a phase 2, open-label, single-cohort, multicenter trial of belumosudil in participants with Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (dcSSc). An estimated total of 12 to 15 participants would receive belumosudil 200 milligrams (mg) administered orally (PO) twice daily (BID) for 52 weeks. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
What is being tested?
Belumosudil
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
6 sitesUnited States
Study dates
3 Mar 2021to 19 Dec 2022
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

  • Male and female participants greater than or equal to (>=) 18 years old with the diagnosis of dcSSc according to the 2013 American College of Rheumatology and European League Against Rheumatism.
  • Had disease duration (defined as interval from first non Raynaud disease manifestation) of less than or equal to (<=) 6 years.
  • Had mRSS of >=15 but <=40.
  • Had active disease as determined by the Principal Investigator within the 6 months prior to screening.
  • Adequate organ and bone marrow functions evaluated during the 28 days prior to enrollment as follows:
  • Absolute neutrophil count >= 1.5*10^9/L
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  • Platelet count >= 100*10^9/L
  • Total bilirubin <= 1.0*upper limit of normal (ULN)
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and serum creatinine <= 1.5*ULN.
  • Female participants of childbearing potential had a negative pregnancy test at screening. Females of childbearing potential were defined as sexually mature women without prior hysterectomy or who had any evidence of menses in the past 12 months. However, women who had been amenorrheic for 12 or more months were still considered to be of childbearing potential if the amenorrhea was possibly due to prior chemotherapy, anti-estrogens, or ovarian suppression.
  • Women of childbearing potential (i.e., menstruating women) must had a negative urine pregnancy test (positive urine tests were to be confirmed by serum test) documented within the 24-hour period prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Sexually active women of childbearing potential enrolled in the study agreed to use two forms of accepted methods of contraception during the course of the study and for 3 months after their last dose of study drug. Effective birth control includes (i) intrauterine device plus 1 barrier method; (ii) on stable doses of hormonal contraception for at least 3 months (e.g., oral, injectable, implant, transdermal) plus 1 barrier method; or (iii) 2 barrier methods. Effective barrier methods are male or female condoms, diaphragms, and spermicides (creams or gels that contain a chemical to kill sperm), or a vasectomized partner.
  • For male participants who were sexually active and who were partners of premenopausal women: agreement to use 2 forms of contraception as in criterion number 6b above during the treatment period and for at least 3 months after the last dose of study drug.
  • Male participants must not donate sperm for 3 months after last dose of study drug.
  • Able to provide written informed consent prior to the performance of any study-specific procedures.

Who cannot join

  • Participants had corrected QT interval using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) greater than 450 milliseconds.
  • Ongoing use or current use of concomitant medication known to have the potential for QTc prolongation.
  • Female participant who was pregnant or breastfed.
  • Participated in another study with an investigational drug within 28 days of study entry (for studies involving biologics, within 3 half-lives of the biologic).
  • History or other evidence of severe illness or any other conditions that would make the participant, in the opinion of the Investigator, unsuitable for the study.
  • Chronic heart failure with New York Heart Association Classes II, III, or IV.
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  • Acute or chronic liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis).
  • Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test.
  • Active hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or positive whole blood tuberculin test.
  • Diagnosed with any malignancy within 3 years of enrollment, with the exception of basal cell or completely resected squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, resected in situ cervical malignancy, resected breast ductal carcinoma in situ, or low risk prostate cancer after curative resection.
  • Had previous exposure to belumosudil or known allergy/sensitivity to belumosudil, or any other Rho-associated Protein Kinase-2 (ROCK2) inhibitor.
  • Scleroderma renal crisis within 4 months prior to enrollment.
  • Forced vital capacity <= 50% Predicted.

Trial locations and contacts

6 sites in 1 country.

6 sites in 1 country

United States6 sites
  • Northwestern University_Site number 124

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center_Site number 104

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

  • Yale University School of Medicine_Site number 140

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519

  • Columbia University Medical Center_Site number 086

    New York, New York, 10032

  • University of Utah_Site number 048

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center_Site number 145

    Seattle, Washington, 98101

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Open-label Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (dcSSc)

This was a phase 2, open-label, single-cohort, multicenter trial of belumosudil in participants with Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (dcSSc). An estimated total of 12 to 15 participants would receive belumosudil 200 milligrams (mg) administered orally (PO) twice daily (BID) for 52 weeks. The primary analysis was at 24 weeks.

Read the detailed description

The primary objective of this phase 2, open-label, single-cohort, multicenter trial was to evaluate the efficacy of belumosudil 200 mg BID using the Combined Response Index in diffuse cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (CRISS) after 24 weeks of therapy. The duration of the study was approximately 14 months (4 weeks for screening, 52 weeks of dosing period, and 4 weeks of Follow-up)

Participants who had signed an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee-(IRB/IEC)-approved informed consent form (ICF) and met all of the inclusion/exclusion criteria were enrolled. A total of 10 participants at 6 sites received belumosudil 200 mg in tablet form administered PO BID for 52 weeks. The total duration of the study is approximately 14 months: a 4-week screening period, a 52-week treatment period, and a 4-week follow-up.

The primary endpoint was analyzed using Week 24 data.

Efficacy was assessed throughout the 52-week dosing period using:

  • Composite Response Index in Systemic Sclerosis (CRISS)
  • Modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS)
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Physician Global Assessment
  • Patient Global Assessment

Safety was be assessed throughout the study and will include:.

  • Physical examinations (PEs)
  • Vital sign measurements
  • Weight measurements
  • Blood sample collection for hematology and chemistry; urinalysis
  • Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
  • Adverse event (AE) assessments
  • Concomitant medication assessments
  • Pregnancy testing for females of childbearing potential.

Reasons for discontinuation of treatment because of adverse events were documented. Careful monitoring of all adverse events was carried out. Dosing could be reduced 1 dose level. If the dose was not tolerated, then the participant was discontinued from the study. If there is an interruption of dosing, after 14 days the participant was discontinued from the study.

Participants were given a study drug diary to record the details of each dose of belumosudil 200 mg. Diaries were dispense/collected on each visit. Compliance with dosing was confirmed using participant diaries, which was examined at each visit by site staff to determine if dosing was as instructed per protocol and follow-up.

A 4-Week Safety Follow-up Visit occurred 28 days (± 3 days) after the last dose of study drug.

Being tested
Belumosudil
Keywords
skin diseases, systemic sclerosis, phase 2, Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index, Modified Rodnan Skin Score, Combined Response Index in dcSSc (CRISS), diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
Medical subject headings
Scleroderma, Diffuse, Skin Diseases, Scleroderma, Systemic

What participants receive

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

  • BelumosudilDrug

    Also called KD025

    10 participants with dcSSc received belumosudil 200 mg PO BID for 52 weeks

Study groups in NCT04680975
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BelumosudilExperimentalParticipants received belumosudil 200 mg tablet orally PO, BID for 52 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Belumosudil

What is being measured

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

  1. Combined Response Index in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (CRISS) Score at Week 24

    CRISS components included the following domains: modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS), forced vital capacity (FVC) percent predicted, physician global assessment, patient global assessment, and scleroderma health assessment questionnaire disability-index (SHAQ-DI). An algorithm determines the predicted probability of improvement from Baseline by incorporating change in the mRSS, FVC percent predicted, physician and patient global assessments, and SHAQ-DI. The outcome is a continuous variable between 0.0 and 1.0 (0 to 100%). A higher score indicated greater probability of improvement. Participants are not considered improved if they develop new onset of renal crisis, new onset or worsening of lung fibrosis, new onset of pulmonary arterial hypertension, new onset of left ventricular failure during the trial. CRISS score greater than 60% is considered the minimally important difference.

    Measured: Week 24

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Combined Response Index in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (CRISS) Score at Weeks 8, 16, 36, and 52

    CRISS components included the following domains: mRSS, FVC percent predicted, physician global assessment, patient global assessment, and SHAQ-DI. An algorithm determines the predicted probability of improvement from Baseline by incorporating change in the mRSS, FVC percent predicted, physician and patient global assessments, and SHAQ-DI. The outcome is a continuous variable between 0.0 and 1.0 (0 to 100%). A higher score indicated greater probability of improvement. Participants are not considered improved if they develop new onset of renal crisis, new onset or worsening of lung fibrosis, new onset of pulmonary arterial hypertension, new onset of left ventricular failure during the trial. CRISS score greater than 60% is considered the minimally important difference.

    Measured: Week 8, 16, 36 and 52

  2. Modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS) at Week 24

    The mRSS is an accepted clinical measure of the skin thickness. The investigator assessed the thickening of the skin using the modified Rodnan Skin Score through simple palpation on 17 different skin sites in the fingers, hands, forearms, arms, feet, legs, and thighs (bilaterally) and face, chest, and abdomen (singly). Each skin site was rated on a 0 to 3 scale; where 0 = normal skin, 1 = mild thickness, 2 = moderate thickness, and 3 = severe thickness and unable to pinch. Individual skin scores in the 17 body areas were summed and defined as the total mRSS which ranged from 0 (no thickening) to 51 (severe thickening), where higher score indicated more severity of skin thickening/worst outcome.

    Measured: Week 24

  3. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Level at Week 24

    FVC was the total amount of air (in liters) exhaled from the lungs during the lung function test measured by spirometer which assessed the change in lung function related to the disease status of an underlying interstitial lung disease.

    Measured: Week 24

  4. Physician Global Assessment of Participant's Overall Health Using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score at Week 24

    The Physician Global Assessment (reported by the physician) quantified the participant's overall health during the last week based on a VAS which ranged from 0 (extremely poor) to 100 (excellent). Higher score indicated better outcome.

    Measured: Week 24

  5. Patient Global Assessment of Participant's Overall Health Using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score at Week 24

    The Patient Global Assessment (reported by participant) quantified the participant's overall health during the last week based on a VAS which ranged from 0 (extremely poor) to 100 (excellent). Higher score indicated better outcome.

    Measured: Week 24

  6. Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (SHAQ-DI) Total Score at Week 24

    SHAQ-DI included the general health assessment questionnaire-disability index (HAD-DI) assessment and 6 scleroderma-specific VAS items to explore the impact of participant's disease. The general HAD-DI assessment included 8 domains addressing scleroderma related manifestations that contribute to disability. It is a quality of life measure. For each question, level of difficulty was scored from 0 to 3, where 0=no difficulty, 1=some difficulty, 2=much difficulty, 3=unable to do. Some domains in the SHAQ are visual analog scales that are measured first and then changed to a 0-3 scale. SHAQ-DI total score was computed as the sum of domain scores divided by the number of domains answered and it ranged from 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (maximum difficulty), where higher score indicated greater disability/worse functionality.

    Measured: Week 24

  7. Change From Baseline in Modified Rodnan Skin Thickness Score (mRSS) at Weeks 8, 16, 36, and 52

    The mRSS is an accepted clinical measure of the skin thickness. The investigator assessed the thickening of the skin using the modified Rodnan Skin Score through simple palpation on 17 different skin sites in the fingers, hands, forearms, arms, feet, legs, and thighs (bilaterally) and face, chest, and abdomen (singly). Each skin site was rated on a 0 to 3 scale; where 0 = normal skin, 1 = mild thickness, 2 = moderate thickness, and 3 = severe thickness and unable to pinch. Individual skin scores in the 17 body areas were summed and defined as the total mRSS which ranged from 0 (no thickening) to 51 (severe thickening), where higher score indicated more severity of skin thickening/worst outcome. A negative change from baseline demonstrates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8, 16, 36 and 52

  8. Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Level at Weeks 8, 16, 36, and 52

    FVC was the total amount of air (in liters) exhaled from the lungs during the lung function test measured by spirometer which assessed the change in lung function related to the disease status of an underlying interstitial lung disease. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting Baseline value from specified values at each reported week (Week 8, 16, 36 and 52).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8, 16, 36 and 52

  9. Change From Baseline in Physician Global Assessment (Reported by the Physician) Quantified of Participant's Overall Health Using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score at Weeks 8, 16, 36, and 52

    The Physician Global Assessment (reported by the physician) quantified the participant's overall health during the last week based on a VAS which ranged from 0 (extremely poor) to 100 (excellent). Higher score indicated better outcome. A positive change from Baseline demonstrated improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8, 16, 36 and 52

  10. Change From Baseline in Patient Global Assessment of Participant's Overall Health Using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score at Weeks 8, 16, 36, and 52

    The Patient Global Assessment (reported by participant) quantified the participant's overall health during the last week based on a VAS which ranged from 0 (extremely poor) to 100 (excellent). Higher score indicated better outcome. A positive change from Baseline demonstrated improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8, 16, 36 and 52

  11. Change From Baseline in Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (SHAQ-DI) Total Score at Weeks 8, 16, 36, and 52

    SHAQ-DI VAS included the general HAD-DI assessment and 6 scleroderma-specific VAS items to explore the impact of participant's disease. The general HAD-DI assessment included 8 domains addressing scleroderma related manifestations that contribute to disability. It is a quality of life measure. Each activity category consisted of 2 to 3 items. For each question, level of difficulty was scored from 0 to 3, where 0=no difficulty, 1=some difficulty, 2=much difficulty, 3=unable to do. Some domains in the SHAQ are visual analog scales that are measured first and then changed to a 0-3 scale. SHAQ-DI total score was computed as the sum of domain scores divided by the number of domains answered and it ranged from 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (maximum difficulty), where higher score indicated greater disability/worse functionality.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8, 16, 36 and 52

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

    Adverse event (AE): any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received investigational medicinal product (IMP) without regard to possibility of causal relationship with the treatment. TEAEs: AEs that developed/worsened or became serious during treatment-emergent period (time of first dose administration of study medication up to 28 days after last dose). Serious AE (SAE): any untoward medical occurrence resulted in any of following outcomes: death, life-threatening, required initial/prolonged in-patient hospitalization, persistent/significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, or considered as medically important event.

    Measured: From first dose administration (i.e., Day 1) of study medication up to 28 days after last dose (i.e., up to 57.5 weeks)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Dec 2020
  2. Study start3 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion10 May 2022
  4. Study completion19 Dec 2022

Why it stopped: Sponsor decision due to slow enrollment and strategic consideration; not driven by any safety concerns.

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
Single group
Model description
Belumosudil 200 mg PO BID
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04680975
Sponsor's protocol ID
ACT17634
Other IDs
KD025-215
Acronym
dcSSC
Status last verified
May 2023
First submitted
11 Dec 2020
Last updated
5 Jun 2023
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Qualified researchers may request access to patient level data and related study documents including the clinical study report, study protocol with any amendments, blank case report form, statistical analysis plan, and dataset specifications. Patient level data will be anonymized, and study documents will be redacted to protect the privacy of trial participants. Further details on Sanofi's data sharing criteria, eligible studies, and process for requesting access can be found at: https://vivli.org.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Belumosudil in people with Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis, run by Kadmon, a Sanofi Company at 6 sites in United States.

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 15 inclusion and 13 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 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 6 sites in United States. 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 5 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?

Combined Response Index in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (CRISS) Score at Week 24 (time frame: Week 24). 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 5 Jun 2023.

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