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Study of Dapansutrile Tablets in Subjects With an Acute Gout Flare

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Gout
Gout Flare
Arthritis
Gout Attack
Acute Gout Flare
Joint Pain
Gouty Arthritis
Interventions
Other: Placebo Tablet
Registration Number
NCT05658575
Lead Sponsor
Olatec Therapeutics LLC
Brief Summary

The purpose of this trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of dapansutrile (OLT1177®) tablets in subjects with an acute gout flare.

Detailed Description

This is a multi-center Phase 2/3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group safety and efficacy study of dapansutrile (OLT1177®), a specific NLRP3 inhibitor, conducted in subjects with acute gout flare. Up to 300 eligible subjects will be randomized 2:1 to one of two treatment arms to receive either dapansutrile tablets or matching placebo twice daily for 7 days. An initial loading dose on Study Day 1 will be followed by a twice daily maintenance dosing regimen.

Subjects presenting with acute gout flare that began within 96 hours prior to the Screening/Baseline/Day 1 visit will be evaluated for eligibility. Subjects who are determined to be eligible will be randomized into either an active treatment arm (2/3 of the subjects enrolled) or the placebo arm (1/3 of the subjects enrolled).

Eligible subjects who are randomized into the study will also be provided with rescue medication at the Baseline/Day 1 Visit. No other pain medications, anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., steroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), or treatments for gout flare are allowed during the Treatment Period.

During the Treatment Period, subjects will return to the clinic trial site on Day 4 and, following the 7-day Treatment Period, subjects will return to the clinical trial site on Day 8, and then Day 15 with safety data collected through Day 36.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male and female subjects age 18 or older
  • Clinical diagnosis of gout according to the 2015 ACR/EULAR Gout Classification Criteria:

A) Diagnosis of gout must be confirmed in the target joint as indicated by either the presence of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals by microscopic evaluation of synovial fluid from the target joint or bursa OR by imaging evidence of urate deposition in the target joint or bursa at the Screening/Baseline Visit/Study Day 1, or

B) Documented history in the target joint or bursa ; or documented history of 2 or more gout flares in the previous 18 months

  • Confirmation of a gout flare in the target joint that began within 96 hours prior to the Screening/Baseline Visit
  • Provide written informed consent and understand and comply with all trial requirements
Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of any palpable and visible tophi by physical examination
  • Has ≥ 4 joints with an acute gout flare at Screening/Baseline
  • Presence of active rheumatoid arthritis or other acute inflammatory arthritis
  • Evidence/suspicion of infectious/septic arthritis
  • Clinically significant general pain or non-gout-related joint pain that would interfere with the subject's ability to accurately assess pain in the target joint
  • Known diagnosis of chronic kidney disease or known history of renal impairment
  • Positive test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS- CoV-2) infection, if tested, within 4 weeks of the Screening/Baseline
  • Active malignancy or recent malignancy with any systemic anti-cancer treatment
  • Has a hypersensitivity or allergy to OLT1177® or other drugs in its class
  • Hypersensitivity or allergy to paracetamol/acetaminophen
  • Use of any prohibited concomitant medications/therapies over the periods defined in the protocol or planned use of any prohibited concomitant medications/therapies during the Treatment Period (including the use of paracetamol/acetaminophen within 4 hours prior to the Screening/Baseline Visit or other pain medications within 12 hours prior to the Screening/ Baseline Visit
  • Use of any product containing paracetamol/acetaminophen within 4 hours prior to the Screening/Baseline Visit or planned use during the Treatment Period (with the exception of study-provided Rescue Medication [paracetamol/acetaminophen], which is permitted after completion of the first target joint pain assessment on Study Day 4

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo TabletPlacebo TabletAn initial loading dose of matching placebo (to mimic dapansutrile dosing) on Day 1 followed by a maintenance regimen of matching placebo twice daily starting 12 hours later through the second dose on Day 7, inclusive.
DapansutrileDapansutrileAn initial loading dose of 2000 mg dapansutrile on Day 1 followed by a maintenance regimen of 1000 mg dapansutrile twice daily starting 12 hours later through the second dose on Day 7, inclusive.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To evaluate the efficacy of dapansutrile as an acute gout flare treatment compared to placebo in reducing joint pain at 72 hours post initial loading dose of IMP72 hours

Change from baseline in the subject-assessed pain intensity score evaluated on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) in the target joint at 72 hours post initial loading dose for dapansutrile compared to placebo. The visual analog scale has anchors of 0 indicating no pain and 100 indicating the worst pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in joint pain in the target joint at scheduled time points post initial loading dose of study drug12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 hours; 8 and 15 days

Change from baseline in the subject-assessed pain intensity score evaluated on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) in the target joint at specified timepoints up to Day 15 post initial loading dose of study drug. The visual analog scale has anchors of 0 indicating no pain and 100 indicating the worst pain.

To assess the clinical activity of dapansutrile compared to placebo in treating signs and symptoms of an acute gout flare other than pain (tenderness, swelling, erythema, warmth, and range of motion)8 and 15 days

Change from baseline in the Investigator-assessed Target Joint Score at scheduled assessments through Study Day 15. The Investigator-assessed Target Joint Score is a combined assessment of individual assessments for the following outcome domains: tenderness, swelling, erythema, warmth, and range of motion each with a scale of 0 through 3, with lower scoring in each domain indicating better outcomes in the respective domain.

To characterize the population PK of dapansutrile and exposure-response relationship for efficacy and safety.up to 15 days

Blood samples will be drawn and analyzed in order to characterize the population PK of dapansutrile

Adverse eventsUp to 36 days

Adverse events will be described with respect to seriousness, intensity, relationship to treatment, action taken and outcome of the event.

Vital signsUp to 15 days

Vital signs consisting of pulse, resting blood pressure, temperature and respirations will be recorded and analyzed for changes throughout the duration of the study

To further assess the clinical activity of dapansutrile compared to placebo in reducing joint pain at scheduled time points post initial loading dose of IMP.4, 8 and 15 days

Change from baseline in the subject-assessed pain intensity score evaluated on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) in any actively flaring non-target joint(s) up to Day 15 post initial loading dose of study drug. The visual analog scale has anchors of 0 indicating no pain and 100 indicating the worst pain.

Safety laboratory measurementsUp to 15 days

Blood samples will be drawn and analyzed for routine chemistry blood markers, routine hematology/complete blood count and routine urinalysis will be performed throughout the duration of the study

To assess the clinical activity of dapansutrile compared to placebo in treating signs and symptoms of an acute gout flare other than pain (tenderness, swelling, erythema, warmth, and range of motion).15 days

Change from baseline in the subject-assessed Quality of Life (QoL) questionnaire Short Form Health Survey-12 version 2.0 (SF-12v2) at scheduled assessments through Study Day 15.

Physical examinationsUp to 15 days

Physical examinations will be conducted to assess changes in subject health throughout the duration of the study.

Electrocardiograms15 days

Electrocardiograms will be captured and analyzed for changes throughout the duration of the study.

Trial Locations

Locations (33)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates - Glendale

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Glendale, Arizona, United States

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (AARA), P.C. - Mesa

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

American Institute of Research

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Los Angeles, California, United States

TriWest Research Associates

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San Diego, California, United States

Valiance Clinical Research - Tarzana

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Tarzana, California, United States

Hillcrest Medical Research

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DeLand, Florida, United States

University of Florida Health Jacksonville

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Well Pharma Medical Research

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Miami, Florida, United States

Clinical Research of West Florida

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Arthritis Center of North Georgia - Gainesville

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Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Great Lakes Clinical Trials

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clinical Trial Site

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Bothell, Washington, United States

The Research Group of Lexington

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

University of Michigan

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Montana Medical Research

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Missoula, Montana, United States

NYU Langone

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New York, New York, United States

IMA Clinical Research - Manhattan

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New York, New York, United States

Altoona Research

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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States

Lower Country Rheumatology - Summerville

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Summerville, South Carolina, United States

Amarillo Center of Clinical Research

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Amarillo, Texas, United States

Utah Health - University of Utah Hospital

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Arthritis Northwest

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Spokane, Washington, United States

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux - Hôpital Pellegrin

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Bordeaux, France

Hôpital Saint Philibert

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Lomme, France

Hôpital Lariboisière

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Paris, France

CHU de Rouen - Hôpital Charles-Nicolle

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Rouen, France

Emek Medical Center

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Afula, Israel

Reade Research BV

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

VieCuri Medisch Centrum

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Venlo, Netherlands

Hospital general Universitario Dr. Balmis

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Alicante, Spain

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

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Barcelona, Spain

Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor

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Madrid, Spain

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