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Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Belzupacap Sarotalocan (AU-011) Via Suprachoroidal Administration in Subjects With Primary Indeterminate Lesions and Small Choroidal Melanoma

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Uveal Melanoma
Ocular Melanoma
Choroidal Melanoma
Interventions
Device: Suprachoroidal Microinjector
Device: PDT Laser
Registration Number
NCT04417530
Lead Sponsor
Aura Biosciences
Brief Summary

The primary objective is to determine the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of belzupacap sarotalocan for the treatment of primary indeterminate lesions and small choroidal melanoma (IL/CM).

Detailed Description

This is an open-label, ascending single and repeat dose escalation trial designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of up to 4 dose levels and repeat dose regimens of belzupacap sarotalocan via suprachoroidal administration with 1 or 2 laser applications per treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of primary indeterminate lesion or small choroidal melanoma (IL/CM)
  • Have no evidence of metastatic disease confirmed by imaging
  • Be treatment naïve for IL/CM
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have known contraindications or sensitivities to the study drug or laser
  • Active ocular disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cohort 1 AU-011& LaserSuprachoroidal MicroinjectorLow dose of AU-011 + 1 laser application
Cohort 1 AU-011& LaserPDT LaserLow dose of AU-011 + 1 laser application
Cohort 2 AU-011 & LaserSuprachoroidal MicroinjectorMedium dose of AU-011 + 1 laser application
Cohort 2 AU-011 & LaserPDT LaserMedium dose of AU-011 + 1 laser application
Cohort 3 AU-011 (belzupacap sarotalocan) & LaserSuprachoroidal MicroinjectorMedium dose of AU-011 + 2 laser applications
Cohort 3 AU-011 (belzupacap sarotalocan) & LaserPDT LaserMedium dose of AU-011 + 2 laser applications
Cohort 4 AU-011 & LaserSuprachoroidal MicroinjectorHighest tolerated dose of AU-011 / laser applications from Cohorts 1 to 3 administered weekly for 2 treatments
Cohort 4 AU-011 & LaserPDT LaserHighest tolerated dose of AU-011 / laser applications from Cohorts 1 to 3 administered weekly for 2 treatments
Cohort 5 AU-011 & LaserSuprachoroidal MicroinjectorAU-011/laser applications from Cohorts 1 to 3 administered weekly for 3 treatments. Up to 2 cycles of this regimen may be administered and subjects have the option of receiving a third cycle of treatment.
Cohort 5 AU-011 & LaserPDT LaserAU-011/laser applications from Cohorts 1 to 3 administered weekly for 3 treatments. Up to 2 cycles of this regimen may be administered and subjects have the option of receiving a third cycle of treatment.
Cohort 6 AU-011 & LaserSuprachoroidal MicroinjectorHigh dose of AU-011/laser applications administered weekly for 3 treatments and up to 3 cycles of treatment.
Cohort 6 AU-011 & LaserPDT LaserHigh dose of AU-011/laser applications administered weekly for 3 treatments and up to 3 cycles of treatment.
Cohort 1 AU-011& LaserAU-011Low dose of AU-011 + 1 laser application
Cohort 2 AU-011 & LaserAU-011Medium dose of AU-011 + 1 laser application
Cohort 3 AU-011 (belzupacap sarotalocan) & LaserAU-011Medium dose of AU-011 + 2 laser applications
Cohort 4 AU-011 & LaserAU-011Highest tolerated dose of AU-011 / laser applications from Cohorts 1 to 3 administered weekly for 2 treatments
Cohort 5 AU-011 & LaserAU-011AU-011/laser applications from Cohorts 1 to 3 administered weekly for 3 treatments. Up to 2 cycles of this regimen may be administered and subjects have the option of receiving a third cycle of treatment.
Cohort 6 AU-011 & LaserAU-011High dose of AU-011/laser applications administered weekly for 3 treatments and up to 3 cycles of treatment.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Treatment related AEs and treatment related serious adverse events (SAEs).52 weeks

Adverse Events

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to reach tumor progression52 weeks

Tumor progression

Within-subject difference of historical tumor thickness growth rate and post-treatment growth rate over 52 weeks.52 weeks

Tumor Thickness Growth Rate

Trial Locations

Locations (22)

UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

St. Thomas Health / Tennessee Retina, PC

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Midwest Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Carmel, Indiana, United States

University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

🇺🇸

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University

🇺🇸

Palo Alto, California, United States

Wills Eye Hospital

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Retina Center

🇺🇸

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Dean McGee Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Retina Consultants of Houston

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Oregon Health & Science University Casey Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Portland, Oregon, United States

UCHealth Eye Center

🇺🇸

Aurora, Colorado, United States

W. K. Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan

🇺🇸

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Retina Associates SW, P.C.

🇺🇸

Tucson, Arizona, United States

University of Illinois At Chicago Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Retina Associates of Florida

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Emory Eye Center

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Associated Retinal Consultants, PC

🇺🇸

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Texas Retina Associates

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

University of Wisconsin Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

🇺🇸

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Columbia University Medical Center

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Retina Consultants of Carolina, PA

🇺🇸

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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