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A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Etrasimod in Adult Participants With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT04682639
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether oral etrasimod is a safe and effective treatment for active eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in adult participants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
108
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have an eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) diagnosis prior to screening and histologically active disease with an esophageal peak eosinophil count (PEC) of ≥ 15 eosinophils per high powered field (eos/hpf)
  • Have dysphagia, defined as solid food going down slowly or getting stuck in the throat with an average frequency of ≥ 2 episodes per week over 2 weeks during the Screening period

Inclusion Criteria for the Extension Treatment Period

  • Completion of the Week 24 study visit [including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)]
  • Compliance with study procedures during the Double-Blind Treatment Period as assessed by the Investigator
  • No notable safety concerns during the Double-Blind Treatment Period, as determined by the Investigator
  • Willing to comply with all study visits and procedures for the Extension Treatment Period
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of any of the non-EoE conditions or procedures that may interfere with the evaluation of or affect the histologic (eg eosinophilic gastritis), endoscopic (eg, high-grade esophageal stenosis), or symptom endpoints (eg, esophageal resection) of the study

  • Undergone dilation of an esophageal stricture within 12 weeks prior to Screening EGD

  • Use of corticosteroids for the treatment of EoE within 8 weeks prior to Screening EGD

  • Discontinue, initiate, or change dosing (dosage/frequency) of the following therapies for EoE within 8 weeks prior to Screening EGD. Participants on any of the following therapy need to stay on a stable regimen during study participation:

    1. Elemental diet
    2. EoE food trigger elimination diet
    3. Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy
  • Used any immunotherapy/desensitization including oral immunotherapy (OIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) within 12 months prior to the Screening EGD. Note: Stable (ie, ≥ 6 months prior to the Screening EGD) subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) is permitted. Participants on SCIT need to stay on a stable treatment during study participation

  • Used any protocol-specified immunomodulatory therapies within the protocol-specified timeframe prior to Baseline (eg, dupilumab, benralizumab, omalizumab, or infliximab within 12 weeks; a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator at any time)

  • Use of any investigational agent or device within 12 weeks prior to Baseline

  • Females who are pregnant

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Etrasimod Dose 1Etrasimod-
Placebo and EtrasimodEtrasimodParticipants will receive etrasimod matching placebo tablet during the Double-Blind Treatment Period and etrasimod tablet during the Extension Treatment Period.
Etrasimod Dose 2Etrasimod-
Placebo and EtrasimodPlaceboParticipants will receive etrasimod matching placebo tablet during the Double-Blind Treatment Period and etrasimod tablet during the Extension Treatment Period.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent Change From Baseline in Esophageal Peak Eosinophil Count (PEC) at Week 16Baseline, Week 16

Eosinophils was counted in the areas of greatest eosinophil density. Counts were reported as the number of eosinophils/high power field (eos/hpf) and multiple hpfs analyzed until the PEC was clearly identified after taking into account all biopsies from all esophageal levels.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Absolute Change From Baseline in Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ) Score at Week 16Baseline, Week 16

The DSQ was used to measure the frequency and intensity of dysphagia to solid food. DSQ contained 4 questions, all participants used a diary, and responded to Questions 1 (did you eat solid food) and 2 (did food pass slowly or get stuck). If the participant's answer to Question 2 was 'No', the diary ended for that day. If a participant answered 'Yes', he/she advanced to Questions 3 (did you have to do anything to make the food go down or get relief) and 4 (extent to which the participant experienced pain while swallowing). DSQ score = (Sum of points from questions 2+3 in the daily DSQ)×14 days/(Number of diaries reported with non-missing data). DSQ scores can range from 0 to 84, with a higher score indicating worse dysphagia.

Percentage Of Participants With Esophageal Peak Eosinophil Count (PEC) Less Than (<) 15 Eosinophils/High Power Field (Eos/Hpf) at Week 16Week 16
Absolute Change From Baseline in Esophageal Peak Eosinophil Count (PEC) at Week 16Baseline, Week 16

Eosinophils was counted in the areas of greatest eosinophil density. Counts were reported as the number of eosinophils/high power field (eos/hpf) and multiple hpfs analyzed until the PEC was clearly identified after taking into account all biopsies from all esophageal levels.

Percentage of Participants With Esophageal Peak Eosinophil Count (PEC) Less Than or Equal to (<=) 6 Eosinophils/High Power Field (Eos/Hpf) at Week 16Week 16

Trial Locations

Locations (252)

Clinical Research Center of Alabama, LLC

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

GastroHealth - St. Vincent's East

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Digestive Health Specialists

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

Dothan Eyecare - Dr. Brent McKinley (OCT Procedure Only)

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

Dothan Surgery Center (Colonoscopy Location)

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

Pulmonary Associates (PFT Procedure Only, Second Location )

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

Flowers Hospital (PFT Procedure Only)

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

Avant Research Associates, LLC

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Crestwood Medical Center

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Baily Cove Eye Care

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Clinical Research Center of Alabama, LLC
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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