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Clinical Trials/EUCTR2015-003778-34-NL
EUCTR2015-003778-34-NLActive, not recruitingPhase 1

Coversin in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobulinuria (PNH) in patients with resistance to Eculizumab due to complement C5 Polymorphisms - Coversin in PNH patients with resistance to Eculizumab

Volution Immuno Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd0 sites6 target enrollmentStarted: December 10, 2015Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Status
Active, not recruiting
Sponsor
Enrollment
6

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients with known paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)
  • LDH >= 1.5 ULN
  • Resistance to eculizumab proven by both a recognised C5 polymorphism on genetic screening and complement inhibition on CH50 ELISA of < 100 % at concentrations of eculizumab in excess of 50 ug/ml
  • Willing to self-inject Coversin daily of to receive daily subcutaneous injections by a home nurse or in a doctor's office or hospital clinic.
  • Willing to receive appropriate prophylaxes against neisseria infection by either or both immunisation or continuous or intermittent antibiotics.
  • Males or females taking adequate contraceptives precautions if of childbearing potential, 18 - 80 years of age
  • Body weight >=50kg and <=100kg
  • The patient has provided written informed consent
  • Willing to avoid prohibited medications for duration of study
  • Must be counselled regarding the possible reproductive risks of using Coversin and be advised to use an adequate method of contraception pending further data on reproductive toxicology
  • Are the trial subjects under 18? no
  • Number of subjects for this age range:
  • F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
  • F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 1
  • F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
  • F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

  • Body weight <50kg or >100kg
  • Pregnancy (females)
  • Use of tizanidine (if on ciprofloxacin)
  • Use of eculizumab should be discontinued before coversin therapy is commenced. Ideally this should be 2 of more weeks before.
  • Known allergy to ticks or severe reaction to arthropod venom (e.g. bee or wasp venom)
  • Failure to satisfy the PI off fitness to participate for any other reason.

Investigators

Sponsor
Volution Immuno Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd

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