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A Study to Assess Safety and PK of Liquid Alpha₁-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) in Treating Alpha₁-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Alpha₁-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Interventions
Biological: Liquid Alpha₁-PI
Biological: Prolastin-C
Registration Number
NCT02282527
Lead Sponsor
Grifols Therapeutics LLC
Brief Summary

Grifols Therapeutics Inc. conducted a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, crossover study to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of Liquid Alpha₁-PI compared to the currently licensed product, Prolastin-C, in subjects with Alpha₁-Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria
  • Be between 18 and 70 years of age, inclusive
  • Had a diagnosis of congenital AATD
  • Had a documented total alpha₁-PI level < 11 µM. If the total alpha₁-PI level had yet to be documented, a blood draw for total alpha₁-PI level was obtained at the Screening Visit
  • Had a post-bronchodilator Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ≥ 30% and < 80% of predicted and FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) < 70%
  • If the subject had received alpha₁-PI augmentation therapy of any kind, he/she must have been be willing to discontinue that treatment at the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit and remain off any kind of alpha₁-PI treatment, other than the investigational products for this study, while participating in the study
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Subject had a moderate or severe pulmonary exacerbation during the 4 weeks before the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit
  • History of lung or liver transplant
  • Any lung surgery during the past 2 years (excluding lung biopsy)
  • Liver cirrhosis confirmed by biopsy
  • Elevated liver enzymes (aspartate transaminase [AST], alanine aminotransferase [ALT], and alkaline phosphatase [ALP]) equal to or greater than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal
  • Severe concomitant disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, clinically significant pulmonary fibrosis, malignant disease [with the exception of skin cancers other than melanoma], history of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis reaction, or current chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis)
  • Females who were pregnant, breastfeeding or, if of child-bearing potential, unwilling to practice a highly effective method of contraception (oral, injectable or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS), condom or occlusive cap with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository, male sterilization, or abstinence) throughout the study
  • Known previous infection with or clinical signs and symptoms consistent with current hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  • Smoking during the past 6 months or a positive urine cotinine test at the Screening Visit that is due to smoking
  • Participation in another investigational drug study within one month prior to the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit
  • History of anaphylaxis or severe systemic response to any plasma-derived alpha1-PI preparation or other blood product(s)
  • Use of systemic steroids above a stable dose equivalent to 5 mg/day prednisone (i.e.,10 mg every 2 days) within the 4 weeks prior to the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit inhaled steroids are not considered systemic steroids)
  • Use of systemic or aerosolized antibiotics for an exacerbation within the 4 weeks prior to the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit
  • Known selective or severe Immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Treatment Sequence 1Prolastin-CSubjects were treated first with Liquid Alpha₁-PI and then treated with Prolastin-C
Treatment Sequence 1Liquid Alpha₁-PISubjects were treated first with Liquid Alpha₁-PI and then treated with Prolastin-C
Treatment Sequence 2Liquid Alpha₁-PISubjects were treated first with Prolastin-C and then treated with Liquid Alpha₁-PI
Treatment Sequence 2Prolastin-CSubjects were treated first with Prolastin-C and then treated with Liquid Alpha₁-PI
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
AUC(0-7 Days) Based on Antigenic Contentpre-dose, 0, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 5 days, 7 days post dose

The primary PK objective of this study was to demonstrate the bioequivalence of Liquid Alpha₁-PI 60 mg/kg to Prolastin-C 60 mg/kg, as measured by AUC from 0 to 7 days (AUC0-7days) using an antigenic content assay of alpha₁-PI, at approximate steady state in subjects with AATD.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
AUC(0-7 Days) Based on Functional Activitypre-dose, 0, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 5 days, 7 days post dose

The exploratory PK objective of this study was to demonstrate the bioequivalence of Liquid Alpha₁-PI 60 mg/kg to Prolastin-C 60 mg/kg, as measured by AUC from 0 to 7 days (AUC 0-7 days) using a functional activity assay of alpha₁-PI, at approximate steady state in subjects with AATD.

Number of Subjects With Immunogenicity ResponseWeeks 1, 9, 17, and 20

Blood samples for immunogenicity testing were collected at Weeks 1 (Baseline), 9, 17, and 20. Any samples that tested positive for alpha₁-PI antibodies were tested for neutralizing antibodies and antibody titer. Immunogenicity testing was performed using validated assays in a multitiered approach. Samples collected at Week 1 (Baseline) and at Weeks 9 and 20 were tested for immunogenicity while samples collected at Week 17 were to be tested for immunogenicity only if deemed appropriate (eg, unexpected PK profile).

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine

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Miami, Florida, United States

National Jewish Health

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Denver, Colorado, United States

PMG Research of Wilmington

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

University of Texas Health Science Center

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Tyler, Texas, United States

Oregon Health and Science University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

University of Florida Gainesville

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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