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A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

Registration Number
NCT03466411
Lead Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy (GALAXI 1), clinical and endoscopic efficacy (GALAXI 2 and GALAXI 3) and safety of guselkumab in participants with Crohn's disease.

Detailed Description

This program consists of 3 separate studies: a 48-week Phase 2 dose-ranging study (GALAXI 1) and two 48-week Phase 3 confirmatory studies (GALAXI 2 and GALAXI 3). In Phase 2, safety and efficacy of guselkumab dose regimens will be evaluated to support the selection of induction and maintenance dose regimens for confirmatory evaluation in Phase 3. Participants who complete the 48-week Phase 2 or Phase 3 studies may be eligible to enter the long term extension (LTE). Throughout the 3 studies, efficacy, pharmacokinetic, biomarkers, and safety will be assessed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1409
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have Crohn's disease (CD) or fistulizing Crohn's disease of at least 3 months duration (defined as a minimum of 12 weeks), with colitis, ileitis, or ileocolitis, confirmed at any time in the past by radiography, histology, and/or endoscopy
  • Have moderate to severe CD as assessed by CDAI, stool frequency (SF), and abdominal pain (AP) scores, and Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease (SES-CD)
  • Have screening laboratory test results within the protocol specified parameters
  • A female participant of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result at screening and baseline
  • Demonstrated intolerance or inadequate response to conventional or to biologic therapy for CD
Exclusion Criteria
  • Current diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis
  • Has complications of Crohn's disease, such as symptomatic strictures or stenoses, short gut syndrome, or any other manifestation
  • Unstable doses of concomitant Crohn's disease therapy
  • Receipt of Crohn's disease approved biologic agents, investigational agents, or procedures outside of permitted timeframe as specified in the protocol
  • Any medical contraindications preventing study participation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 1 (Guselkumab)Guselkumab Dose 1Participants will receive guselkumab (Dose 1) by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab (Dose 2) by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the Long-Term Extension (LTE) phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 1 (Guselkumab)Guselkumab Dose 2Participants will receive guselkumab (Dose 1) by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab (Dose 2) by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the Long-Term Extension (LTE) phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 2 (Guselkumab)Guselkumab Dose 3Participants will receive guselkumab (Dose 3) by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab (Dose 2) by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the LTE phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 3 (Guselkumab)Guselkumab Dose 4Participants will receive guselkumab (Dose 4) by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab (Dose 5) by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the LTE phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 2 (Guselkumab)Guselkumab Dose 2Participants will receive guselkumab (Dose 3) by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab (Dose 2) by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the LTE phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 3 (Guselkumab)Guselkumab Dose 5Participants will receive guselkumab (Dose 4) by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab (Dose 5) by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the LTE phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 4 (Ustekinumab)UstekinumabParticipants will receive ustekinumab by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue ustekinumab may enter the LTE and continue to receive ustekinumab.
Phase 3 (GALAXI 2 and 3): Group 1 and Group 2 (Guselkumab)GuselkumabParticipants will receive guselkumab by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by guselkumab by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue guselkumab may enter the LTE phase and continue to receive guselkumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 5 (Placebo/Ustekinumab)UstekinumabParticipants will receive placebo administered by intravenous (IV) infusion. At Week 12, non-responders will receive active treatment (Ustekinumab) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion followed by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue placebo/ustekinumab may enter the LTE and continue to receive placebo/ustekinumab.
Phase 2 (GALAXI 1): Group 5 (Placebo/Ustekinumab)PlaceboParticipants will receive placebo administered by intravenous (IV) infusion. At Week 12, non-responders will receive active treatment (Ustekinumab) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion followed by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue placebo/ustekinumab may enter the LTE and continue to receive placebo/ustekinumab.
Phase 3 (GALAXI 2 and 3): Group 3 (Ustekinumab)UstekinumabParticipants will receive ustekinumab by intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue ustekinumab may enter the LTE phase and continue to receive ustekinumab.
Phase 3 (GALAXI 2 and 3): Group 4 (Placebo/Ustekinumab)UstekinumabParticipants will receive placebo administered by intravenous (IV) infusion. At Week 12, non-responders will receive active treatment (ustekinumab) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion followed by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue placebo/ustekinumab may enter the LTE and continue to receive placebo/ustekinumab.
Phase 3 (GALAXI 2 and 3): Group 4 (Placebo/Ustekinumab)PlaceboParticipants will receive placebo administered by intravenous (IV) infusion. At Week 12, non-responders will receive active treatment (ustekinumab) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion followed by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Participants who are eligible and willing to continue placebo/ustekinumab may enter the LTE and continue to receive placebo/ustekinumab.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
GALAXI 1: Change From Baseline in the Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) Score at Week 12Baseline and Week 12

The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 eligible days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 to 600 in general: higher score indicated higher disease activities. A decrease in total CDAI score over time indicates improvement in disease activity. Baseline was defined as the last observation prior to or at the date of the first study intervention.

Global: GALAXI 2: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Response at Week 12 and Clinical Remission at Week 48Weeks 48

Clinical response was defined as a decrease from baseline (BL) in CDAI score greater than or equal to (\>=) 100 points or CDAI score \<150. Clinical remission was defined as a CDAI score \<150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 eligible days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 to 600 in general: higher score indicated higher disease activities. A decrease in total CDAI score over time indicates improvement in disease activity.

Global: GALAXI 2: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Response (CR) at Week 12 and Endoscopic Response (ER) at Week 48Weeks 48

CR: decrease from BL in CDAI score \>=100/\<150. ER: \>=50% improvement from BL in SES-CD score/SES-CD score \<=2. CDAI(8 variables):extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid/soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, general well-being. Last 3 variables scored over 7 eligible days by participant on diary. Total CDAI score ranged:0-600(in general):higher score=higher disease activities. Decrease in total CDAI score over time=improvement in disease. SES-CD evaluated 4 endoscopic components (presence \& size of ulcer, extent of ulcerated surface, extent of affected surface, presence \& type of narrowing) across 5 ileocolonic segments (ileum; right, left \& transverse colon; rectum) each scored 0(best) to 3(worst) except narrowing component for which maximum total score (that is, stricturing) was 11 points. SES-CD score: sum of all component scores(all segments) ranged:0-56, higher scores=more severe disease.

Global: GALAXI 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Response at Week 12 and Clinical Remission at Week 48Weeks 48

Clinical response was defined as a decrease from baseline in CDAI score \>= 100 points or CDAI score \<150. Clinical remission was defined as a CDAI score \<150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 eligible days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 to 600 in general: higher score indicated higher disease activities. A decrease in total CDAI score over time indicates improvement in disease activity.

Global: GALAXI 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Response (CR) at Week 12 and Endoscopic Response (ER) at Week 48Weeks 48

CR: decrease from BL in CDAI score \>=100/\<150. ER: \>=50% improvement from BL in SES-CD score/SES-CD score \<=2. CDAI(8 variables):extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid/soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, general well-being. Last 3 variables scored over 7 eligible days by participant on diary. Total CDAI score ranged:0-600(in general):higher score=higher disease activities. Decrease in total CDAI score over time=improvement in disease. SES-CD evaluated 4 endoscopic components (presence \& size of ulcer, extent of ulcerated surface, extent of affected surface, presence \& type of narrowing) across 5 ileocolonic segments (ileum; right, left \& transverse colon; rectum) each scored 0(best) to 3(worst) except narrowing component for which maximum total score (that is, stricturing) was 11 points. SES-CD score: sum of all component scores(all segments) ranged:0-56, higher scores=more severe disease.

Regional: GALAXI 2: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12Week 12

Clinical remission was defined as a CDAI score \<150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 eligible days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 to 600 in general: higher score indicated higher disease activities. A decrease in total CDAI score over time indicates improvement in disease activity.

Regional: GALAXI 2: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response at Week 12Week 12

Endoscopic response was defined as \>=50% improvement from baseline in SES-CD score or SES-CD score \<=2. SES-CD evaluated 4 endoscopic components (presence and size of ulcer, extent of ulcerated surface, extent of affected surface, presence and type of narrowing) across 5 ileocolonic segments (ileum, right colon, transverse colon, left colon, rectum), each scored 0 (best) to 3 (worst) except narrowing component for which maximum total score (that is, stricturing) was 11 points. Total SES-CD score: sum of all component scores across all segments, ranged: 0 to 56, higher scores = more severe disease.

Regional: GALAXI 3: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12Week 12

Clinical remission was defined as a CDAI score \<150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 eligible days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 to 600 in general: higher score indicated higher disease activities. A decrease in total CDAI score over time indicates improvement in disease activity.

Regional: GALAXI 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response at Week 12Week 12

Endoscopic response was defined as \>=50% improvement from baseline in SES-CD score or SES-CD score \<=2. SES-CD evaluated 4 endoscopic components (presence and size of ulcer, extent of ulcerated surface, extent of affected surface, presence and type of narrowing) across 5 ileocolonic segments (ileum, right colon, transverse colon, left colon, rectum), each scored 0 (best) to 3 (worst) except narrowing component for which maximum total score (that is, stricturing) was 11 points. Total SES-CD score: sum of all component scores across all segments, ranged: 0 to 56, higher scores = more severe disease.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Remission at Week 48 and Endoscopic Response at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Corticosteroid-free Remission at Week 48At Week 48
GALAXI 1: Percentage of Participants With Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) 2 Remission at Week 12At Week 12
GALAXI 1: Percentage of Participants With Clinical-Biomarker Response at Week 12At Week 12
GALAXI 1: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response at Week 12At Week 12
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Response at Week 4At Week 4
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12At Week 12
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response at Week 12At Week 12
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Fatigue Response at Week 12At Week 12
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Remission and Endoscopic Response at Week 12At Week 12
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Remission at Week 12At Week 12
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Response at Week 12 and Corticosteroid-Free Clinical Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Response at Week 12 and Endoscopic Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response at Week 48At Week 48
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Both Clinical Remission and Endoscopic Response at Week 48At Week 48
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Global: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Deep Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With PRO-2 Remission at Week 12At Week 12
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Fatigue Response at Week 12At Week 12
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Remission at Week 12At Week 12
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Corticosteroid-free Clinical Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With Durable Clinical Remission at Week 48At Week 48
Regional: GALAXI 2 and 3: Percentage of Participants With PRO-2 Remission at Week 48At Week 48
GALAXI 1: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12At Week 12
GALAXI 1: Percentage of Participants With Clinical Response at Week 12At Week 12

Trial Locations

Locations (569)

Digestive Health Specialists of the Southeast

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

Internal Medicine Center

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

University of Arizona

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Advanced Research Center Inc

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Anaheim, California, United States

Paul Wallace MD

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Beverly Hills, California, United States

University Of California San Diego

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La Jolla, California, United States

Om Research LLC

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Lancaster, California, United States

Allameh Medical Corp

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Mission Viejo, California, United States

United Gastroenterologists

🇺🇸

Murrieta, California, United States

Clinnova Research

🇺🇸

Orange, California, United States

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