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Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of LMB763 in Patients With NASH

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis NASH
Interventions
Drug: LMB763
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT02913105
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to assess the effects of LMB763 with respect to safety, tolerability, and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
122
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male/female patients, 18 years or older
  • Written informed consent
  • Presence of NASH by histologic evidence (liver biopsy) and elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), OR phenotypic diagnosis of NASH based on elevated ALT, BMI and diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Current use of obeticholic acid (OCA)
  • New initiation GLP-1 agonists such as liraglutide, exenatide , lixisenatide, albiglutide or dulaglutide within 3 months of screening
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
  • Women of child-bearing potential, unless they are using highly effective methods of contraception during dosing and for 5 days after stopping study medication
  • Current or history of significant alcohol consumption for a period of more than 3 consecutive months within 1 year prior to screening
  • Clinical evidence of hepatic decompensation or severe liver impairment
  • Previous diagnosis of other forms of chronic liver disease
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
  • History or current diagnosis of ECG abnormalities
  • Patients with contraindications to MRI imaging
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
LMB763LMB763Oral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days)
PlaceboPlaceboOral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) LevelsBaseline to Day 84 (Week 12)

ALT level assessment is one of the diagnostic parameters in Liver function test (LFT). Baseline was defined as the mean of ALT levels at baseline and pre-dose visits. Geometric Mean and Geometric Coefficient of Variation for change are based on log-transformed ratio to baseline (i.e., change from baseline in the log domain).

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)From date of First Participant First Treatment until Last Patient Last Visit (up to Day 112 (End of Study (EOS))

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of a study treatment, whether or not considered related to the study treatment. An SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose that results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or any other situation as per Medical or scientific judgment. No statistical analysis was planned for this primary outcome measure.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in WeightBaseline to Days 28, 42, 56, 84 and 112 (EOS)

Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose.

Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)Baseline to Days 28, 42, 56, 84 and 112 (EOS)

Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose at specified visit (day).

Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of LMB7630, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96 hours post-dose on Days 1 and 42

No statistical analysis was planned for this outcome measure.

Change From Baseline in Waist to Hip RatioBaseline to Days 28, 42, 56, 84 and 112 (EOS)

Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose.

Area Under Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Time of Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of LMB7630 to 96 hours post-dose on Days 1 and 42

No statistical analysis was planned for this outcome measure.

Accumulation Ratio (Racc) of LMB763Day 42

The drug accumulation ratio (Racc) is the ratio of accumulation of drug going from a single dose to steady state with repeated administration.

No statistical analysis was planned for this outcome measure.

Change From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Test PanelBaseline to Days 42 and 84

The ADVIA CentaurR systems' ELF™ test is an in vitro diagnostic multivariate index assay that provides a single score by combining quantitative measurements of hyaluronic acid (HA), amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1) in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur XP, ADVIA Centaur XPT, and ADVIA Centaur CP systems in an algorithm. ELF score for the ADVIA Centaur systems is calculated by, first obtaining results for the ADVIA Centaur HA, PIIINP, and TIMP-1 assays and then using the following equation/algorithm:

ADVIA Centaur XP/XPT:

ELF score = 2.278 + 0.851 ln(CHA) + 0.751 ln(CP3NP) + 0.394 ln(CTIMP1)

ADVIA Centaur CP:

ELF score = 2.494 + 0.846 ln(CHA) + 0.735 ln(CP3NP) + 0.391 ln(CTIMP1) Concentrations (C) of each assay are in ng/mL

Interpretation of ELF score is as follows:

\< 7.7 None to mild

* 7.7 to \< 9.8 Moderate

* 9.8 Severe

Change From Baseline in Fibrosis Biomarker TestBaseline to Days 42 and 84

Fibrosis Biomarker test included hyaluronic acid (HA), amino-terminal pro-peptide of procollagen type III (PIIINP), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1) as markers of liver fibrosis. Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose. Geometric Mean and Geometric Coefficient of Variation for change are based on log-transformed ratio to baseline (i.e., change from baseline in the log domain).

Change From to Baseline in Liver StiffnessBaseline to Day 84 (Week 12)

Fibroscan® was performed where available to assess liver stiffness. Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose. Geometric Mean and Geometric Coefficient of Variation for change are based on log-transformed ratio to baseline (i.e., change from baseline in the log domain).

Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of LMB7630, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96 hours post-dose on Days 1 and 42

No statistical analysis was planned for this outcome measure.

Change From Baseline in Percentage of Liver Fat as Measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Baseline to Day 84 (Week 12)

Participants were to undergo MRI twice (Baseline and End of Treatment) during the course of the study to quantitate liver fat. Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose. Geometric Mean and Geometric Coefficient of Variation for change are based on log-transformed ratio to baseline (i.e., change from baseline in the log domain).

Change From Baseline in Fasting Lipid Profile: Cholesterol (Chol) and Triglycerides (TG)Baseline to Days 7, 14, 28, 42, 56, 84 and 112 (EOS)

Lipid measurements were collected under fasted conditions. Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose. Geometric Mean and Geometric Coefficient of Variation for change are based on log-transformed ratio to baseline (i.e., change from baseline in the log domain).

Change From Baseline in Fasting Lipid Profile: High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) CholesterolBaseline to Days 7, 14, 28, 42, 56, 84 and 112 (EOS)

Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose. Geometric Mean and Geometric Coefficient of Variation for change are based on log-transformed ratio to baseline (i.e., change from baseline in the log domain).

Change From Baseline in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Itching of SkinBaseline to Day 84 (Week 12)

A 10 cm VAS was used to assess the severity of participants itch (ranging from 0 = no itch at all to 10 = the worst imaginable itch). The score (distance from left) on the VAS was recorded by the participant marking with a line and used to test for an effect of LMB763 over placebo. Baseline was defined as the last available measurement prior to the first dose. A positive change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novartis Investigative Site

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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