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Safety Study of a Single IVT Injection of QPI-1007 in Chronic Optic Nerve Atrophy and Recent Onset NAION Patients

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Optic Atrophy
Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Interventions
Drug: QPI-1007 at various doses
Registration Number
NCT01064505
Lead Sponsor
Quark Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

This is an open-label, dose escalation, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic study, where active study drug (QPI-1007) will be given to all patients who participate.

This study will determine whether QPI-1007 is safe when it is injected into the eye. The study will also reveal if there are any side effects of the drug and how long it takes for the body to clear the drug.

Detailed Description

Patients will be enrolled according to one of two sets of criteria designated as Stratum I and Stratum II.

1. Stratum I will enroll Optic Nerve Atrophy patients who meet necessary criteria. Stratum I will consist of a maximum of 6 cohorts and each cohort will enroll 3 to 6 evaluable patients. Enrollment in Stratum I is now closed.

2. Stratum II will enroll patients diagnosed with acute Non Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) within 28 days of symptom onset who meet necessary criteria. Stratum II will consist of a maximum of 3 cohorts and each cohort will enroll up to 10 evaluable patients. Enrollment in Stratum II is still open.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • "Legally blind" in the study eye as the result of an irreversible condition affecting the posterior segment of the eye.
  • Clear ocular media and able to undergo adequate pupil dilation.
  • Visual acuity and visual field in the non-study eye are better than or equal to the study eye
  • At least 21 years old.

Key Stratum I (Chronic Optic Nerve Atrophy)

Exclusion Criteria
  • For the study eye only: history of any IVT injection or vitrectomy, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, or active inflammatory condition (e.g. conjunctivitis).
  • For either eye: history of uveitis.

Enrollment is now closed in Stratum I.

Key Stratum II (Acute NAION) Inclusion Criteria:

  • Positive diagnosis of NAION with symptom onset within 28 days prior to planned dosing with QPI-1007.
  • Visual acuity in the study eye is between 20/40 and light perception.
  • Clear ocular media and able to undergo adequate pupil dilation.
  • At least 50 years old.

Key Stratum II (Acute NAION) Exclusion Criteria:

  • For the study eye only: Macular disease, retinopathy, or other eye disease limiting visual acuity; prior intraocular surgery (other than Lasik) and cataract surgery within 3 months prior to dosing; glaucoma laser surgery within 1 month prior to dosing; pain on or aggravated by eye movement; history of vitreous hemorrhage; history of retinal detachment; any active inflammatory condition (e.g. conjunctivitis); glaucoma or ocular hypertension; or intraocular pressure > 26 mmHg.
  • For either eye: History of optic neuritis; or history of uveitis.
  • Received any treatment for NAION prior to dosing.
  • Any other abnormality which in the opinion of the investigator is suggestive of a disease other than NAION in the study eye only.
  • Clinical evidence of temporal arteritis.
  • History of collagen vascular disease or other inflammatory disease, or history of multiple sclerosis.

Enrollment in Stratum II is still open.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
QPI-1007QPI-1007 at various doses-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine the safety, tolerability and the dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of QPI 1007 when administered as a single intravitreal (IVT) injection.12 Months Post-injection
To assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) of QPI-1007 when administered as a single IVT injection.12 Months Post-Injection
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine the presence of and to describe any anatomical changes in the optic nerve head and retina observed following the administration of a single IVT injection of QPI 1007.12 Months Post-Injection
To assess any changes in visual acuity and visual field observed following the administration of a single IVT injection of QPI-1007.12 Months Post-Injection

Trial Locations

Locations (28)

Sarasota Retina Institute

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Sarasota, Florida, United States

Western Carolina Retinal Associates

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Asheville, North Carolina, United States

University of Pennsylvania, Department of Ophthalmology

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Allegheny Ophthalmic and Orbital Associates

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Kentucky, Department of Ophthalmology

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

University of Illinois at Chicago, Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

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New York, New York, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Mason Eye Institute, University of Missouri

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Columbia, Missouri, United States

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group

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Beverly Hills, California, United States

The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Dept of Ophthalmology

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Tel-Hashomer, Israel

Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center

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Rochester, New York, United States

Kaplan Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology

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Rehovot, Israel

Rabin Medical Center, Belinson Campus, Dept of Ophthalmology

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Petach Tikva, Israel

The Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Dept of Ophthalmology

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Tel-Aviv, Israel

Kansas University Medical Center

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Retinal Consultants of Arizona

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Bascom Palmer at the University of Miami

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Miami, Florida, United States

University of Minnesota, Department of Ophthalmology

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Duke Eye Center, Duke University Medical Center

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Alkek Eye Center Baylor College of Medicine

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Houston, Texas, United States

Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, PA

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Soroka University Medical Center, Dept of Ophthalmology

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Beer-Sheva, Israel

Bnai Zion Medical Center

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Haifa, Israel

Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center at Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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