A PHASE 2 RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, MULTIPLE ASCENDING DOSE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY, EFFICACY, PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS OF PF-06252616 IN AMBULATORY BOYS WITH DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- PF-06252616
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
- Enrollment
- 121
- Locations
- 65
- Primary Endpoint
- Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Renal Function
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a Phase 2 randomized, 2-period, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study to evaluate the safety, efficacy, PK and PD of PF-06252616 administered to ambulatory boys diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Three intravenous (IV) dose levels will be investigated in a within subject dose escalating fashion. Subjects will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 sequence groups for approximately 96 weeks (2 periods of 48 weeks each). In period 1, two of the sequence groups will receive PF-06252616 and one sequence group will receive placebo. In period 2, the placebo group will switch to PF-06252616 and the two remaining sequence groups will either receive placebo or PF-06252616. Efficacy will be based on an observed mean change from baseline on function (4 stair climb) of PF-06252616 as compared to the placebo at the end of period 1. Period 2 provides an opportunity to evaluate PK. Subjects will receive monthly IV infused doses of either PF-06252616 or placebo and will undergo safety evaluations (Laboratory, cardiac monitoring, physical exams, x-ray, MRI), functional evaluations (pulmonary function testing, 4 stair climb, range of motion, strength testing, Northstar Ambulatory Assessment, upper limb functional testing and the six minute walk test), pharmacokinetic testing and pharmacodynamic testing to evaluate changes in muscle volume (MRI).
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Ambulatory boys age 6 to \<16 years old (at the time of randomization), diagnosed with DMD. Diagnosis must be confirmed in subject's medical history and by genetic testing obtained during routine clinical care for diagnostic purposes as reported from an appropriate regulated laboratory using a clinically validated genetic test (genetic testing is not provided by the sponsor).
- •Subjects who are able to perform the 4 stair climb in \> or = 0.33 but \< or =1.6 stairs/second.
- •Subjects must be receiving glucocorticosteroids for a minimum of 6 months prior to signing informed consent. There should be no significant change (\>0.2 mg/kg) in dosage or dose regimen (not related to body weight change) for at least 3 months immediately prior to signing the informed consent and a reasonable expectation that dosage and dosing regimen will not change significantly for the duration of the study.
- •Adequate hepatic and renal function on screening laboratory assessments.
- •No underlying disposition for iron accumulation on screening laboratory assessments.
- •Iron content estimate on the screening liver MRI is within the normal range.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Subjects with known cognitive impairment or behavioral issues that would impede the ability to follow instructions.
- •History of major surgical procedure within 6 weeks of signing the informed consent or planned surgery during the study.
- •Any injury which may impact functional testing. Previous injuries must be fully healed prior to consenting. Prior lower limb fractures must be fully healed and at least 3 months from injury date.
- •Presence or history of other musculoskeletal or neurologic disease or somatic disorder not related to DMD including pulmonary and cardiac disease.
- •Compromised cardiac function (left ventricular ejection fraction \<55% as determined on a screening cardiac MRI or echocardiogram). Subjects may be receiving ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors or beta blockers, ARB (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) or aldosterone blocker/thiazide diuretic; however they must have initiated treatment more than 3 months prior to screening to ensure stable therapy.
- •Evidence or history of clinically significant hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular (including uncontrolled hypertension), hepatic, neurologic, or allergic disease (including drug allergies, but excluding untreated, asymptomatic, seasonal allergies at time of dosing).
- •Documented history of iron overload including hemochromatosis, beta thalassemia major, beta thalassemia intermedia or hemolytic anemia.
- •Unwilling or unable (eg, metal implants, requires sedation) to undergo examination with closed MRI without sedation.
- •Participation in other studies involving investigational drug(s) for a minimum of 30 days or within 5 half lives (whichever is longer) prior to signing the informed consent and/or during study participation.
- •Current or prior treatment with anti-myostatin, exon skipping, nonsense mutation targeted therapies ever or more than 30 days of treatment with utrophin modifiers and treatment with utrophin modifiers within 30 days prior ot signing the informed consent and/or during study participation.
Arms & Interventions
PF-06252616
3 dose levels (5mg/kg, 20mg/kg and 40 mg/kg) of IV infused PF-06252616 will be investigated within each subject
Intervention: PF-06252616
Placebo
Matching Placebo
Intervention: Placebo
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Renal Function
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Renal function evaluation included: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and uric acid.
Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) by Week 49
Time Frame: Study Day 1 to Week 49 visit
An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a product; the event did not need to have a causal relationship with the treatment. A serious adverse event (SAE) was any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in death; was life threatening; required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect. AEs included both SAEs and AEs. TEAEs were AEs occurred following the start of treatment or AEs increasing in severity during treatment. Severe TEAEs were TEAEs that interfered significantly with participants' usual function. Treatment-related TEAEs were determined by the investigator.
Number of Participants With Dose Reduced or Temporary Discontinuation Due to TEAEs by Week 49
Time Frame: Study Day 1 to Week 49 visit
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a product; the event did not need to have a causal relationship with the treatment. TEAEs were AEs occurred following the start of treatment or AEs increasing in severity during treatment. Treatment-related TEAEs were determined by the investigator.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Hematology
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Hematology evaluation included: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell (RBC) count, platelets, RBC morphology, white blood cell (WBC) count, absolute lymphocytes, absolute atypical lymphocytes, absolute total neutrophils, absolute total neutrophils count, absolute band cells, absolute basophils, absolute eosinophils, absolute monocytes and absolute myelocytes.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Coagulation
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Coagulation evaluation included activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT).
Number of Participants Who Discontinued From the Study Due to TEAEs by Week 49
Time Frame: Study Day 1 to Week 49 visit
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a product; the event did not need to have a causal relationship with the treatment. TEAEs were AEs occurred following the start of treatment or AEs increasing in severity during treatment. Treatment-related TEAEs were determined by the investigator.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Liver Function
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Liver function evaluation included: total/direct/indirect bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albumin and glutamate dehydrogenase.
Categorical Summary of Liver Iron Accumulation by Week 49
Time Frame: Screening, Weeks 13, 29 and 45
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of Liver was obtained to quantify liver iron accumulation for safety monitoring. MRIs were sent to an independent central radiology imaging facility for calculation of the average transverse relaxation rate (R2\*) value which was used to monitor for iron accumulation in the liver. Number of participants meeting the following criteria is presented as follows: 1) normal: R2\*\<=75Hz at 1.5T or \<=139 Hz at 3.0T; 2) above normal: R2\*\>75Hz and \<=190Hz at 1.5T or R2\* \>139Hz and \<=369Hz at 3.0T; 3) mild overload: R2\*\>190Hz at 1.5T or R2\*\>360Hz at 3.0T.
Change From Baseline in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) as Compared to Placebo by Week 49
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
The LVEF was the ratio of blood ejected during systole to blood in the ventricle at the end of diastole. LVEF was measured by cardiac magnetic resonance image (MRI) or echocardiogram. The same method of cardiac imaging was used consistently within a single participant. Cardiac MRIs were read by a central imaging vendor and echocardiograms were read locally at each site. The LVEF values measured by cardiac MRI and echocardiogram are combined in the following presentation. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model was used to analyze the change from baseline for domagrozumab compared to placebo on LVEF. The baseline result, age, use of angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)/beta blocker/angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and treatment were included as fixed effects in the model.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Urinalysis
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Urinalysis included: urine pH, qualitative urine glucose, qualitative urine ketones, qualitative urine protein, qualitative blood/hemoglobin, urine nitrite, urine leukocytes, urine RBC, urine WBC, urine granular casts, urine hyaline casts, urine urate (uric acid) acidic crystal, urine calcium oxalate crystals, urine amorphous crystals, urine bacteria, urine microscopic exam.
Number of Participants With Electrocardiogram (ECG) Data Meeting Pre-specified Criteria by Week 49
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Number of participants with ECG data meeting the following criteria are presented: 1) corrected QT interval using Fridericia's formula (QTcF interval) \<450msec; 2) QTcF interval \>=450 and \<480msec; 3) QTcF interval \>=480 and \<500msec; 4) QTcF interval\>=500msec; 5) QTcF interval increase from baseline\<30msec; 6) QTcF interval increase from baseline \>=30 and \<60msec; 7) QTcF interval increase from baseline \>=60msec.
Height-adjusted Z-score of Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density Over Time by Week 49
Time Frame: Screening and Week 49
Bone mineral density (BMD) was evaluated by Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The height adjusted Z-score presented below is the number of standard deviations which compares the BMD of the participant to the average BMD matched for their age, sex and ethnicity. If the Z-score was -2 standard deviations or lower, the result was "below the expected range for age". If the Z-score was above -2 standard deviations, the result was "within the expected range for age".
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Electrolytes
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Electrolytes evaluation included: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate, bicarbonate, ferritin, transferrin saturation, iron, iron binding capacity and unsaturated iron binding capacity. Number of participants with iron abnormalities was reported in different age groups.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Hormones
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Hormone evaluations included free thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), lutenizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and androstenedione. Numbers of participants with abnormalities of LH, FSH and androstenedione were reported in different age groups.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Fecal
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Number of participants with blood detected in fecal samples is presented.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality) by Week 49 - Clinical Chemistry
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Clinical chemistry evaluation included glucose, creatine kinase (CK), troponin I, and amylase.
Number of Participants With Physical Examination Findings Reported as SAEs by Week 49
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Physical examination included head, ears, eyes, nose, mouth, skin, heart and lung examinations, lymph nodes, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neurological systems. A targeted nose and throat mucosal exam were also performed to monitor for any signs of mucosal telangiectasias. An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in death; was life threatening; required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect. Investigators determined which physical examination findings were reported as SAEs.
Number of Participants With Vital Signs Findings Reported as SAEs by Week 49
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
Vital signs evaluation included supine systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), pulse rate, and respiratory rate. An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in death; was life threatening; required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect. Investigators determined which vital signs findings were reported as SAEs.
Bone Age to Chronological Age Ratio by Week 49
Time Frame: Screening, Weeks 17, 33 and 49
Bone age assessment was evaluated by the ratio of the bone age to the chronological age using the X rays of the hand and wrist. Ratio of bone age to chronological age was calculated by bone age/chronological age at scan date. Chronological age at scan date was calculated by (scan date-date of birth+1)/365.25.
Summary of Tanner Stage Rating by Week 49
Time Frame: Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49
Tanner staging was performed before the first dose of each dose escalation to monitor for signs of accelerated sexual development. The physical changes in pubertal development (pubic hair, penis and testes) were assessed using the system described by Marshall and Tanner. Stage 1 is preadolescent, Stages 2, 3, and 4 are initiation of puberty and Stage 5 is mature adult. Details about the system can be referred to Tanner JM. Growth at Adolescence. Blackwell Scientific Publications 1962; 2nd edition.
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior Reported as AEs by Week 49
Time Frame: Baseline to Week 49 visit
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a product; the event did not need to have a causal relationship with the treatment. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) was performed to identify the risk of suicide ideation or behavior. AEs of suicide ideation or behavior were determined by the investigator.
Change From Baseline on the 4 Stair Climb (4SC) as Compared to Placebo at Weeks 17, 33 and 49
Time Frame: Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49
The 4SC quantified the time required for a participant to ascend 4 standard steps. Mixed effect model for repeated measures (MMRM) was used to analyze the change from baseline on 4SC for domagrozumab compared to placebo. The baseline result, treatment, time and treatment by time interaction were included as fixed effects in the model. Participants were included as a random effect and the model was fit with an unstructured covariance for the repeated measures.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on Muscle Strength of Elbow Flexion at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on Muscle Strength of Shoulder Abduction at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline to Week 49 on 4SC for Participants in Sequence 3 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on the Ankle Range of Motion (ROM) at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on the Performance of Upper Limb (PUL) Overall Score at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on 4SC at Week 33 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 33)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on the Six Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) Score at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on Muscle Strength of Elbow Extension at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on the Northstar Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on Muscle Strength of Knee Extension at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline to Week 49 on 6MWD for Participants in Sequence 3 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on Muscle Strength of Hip Abduction at Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline to Week 97 on NSAA for Participants in Sequence 1 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 97)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on 6MWD at Week 33 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 33)
- Change From Baseline on Muscle Strength at Weeks 17, 33 and 49 in Pre-specified Subset (Baseline 4SC <3.5 Seconds)(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline on Muscle Strength at Weeks 17, 33 and 49 in Pre-specified Subset (Baseline 4SC >8 Seconds)(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Ctrough,(GDF-8) for Participants of Sequence 3 in Period 2(Every 4 weeks on dosing day (predose, end of 2-hour infusion and 6 hours since start of infusion) from Week 49 to Week 96)
- Terminal Half-life (t1/2) of Domagrozumab for Participants in Sequence 2 After the Last Dose of Domagrozumab(At predose, end of 2-hour infusion and 6 hours since start of infusion at Week 45)
- Change From Baseline to Week 97 on 4SC for Participants in Sequence 1 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 97)
- Change From Baseline to Week 49 on NSAA for Participants in Sequence 3 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline to Week 97 on 6MWD for Participants in Sequence 1 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 97)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on NSAA at Week 33 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 33)
- Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Thigh Muscle Volume as Compared to Placebo by Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline to Week 97 on FVC for Participants in Sequence 1 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 97)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on 4SC at Week 17 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 17)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on FVC at Week 17 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 17)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on NSAA at Week 49 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on 6MWD at Week 17 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 17)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on 6MWD at Week 49 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline in Whole Thigh Muscle Volume Index Through Week 97(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33, 49 and 97)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on 4SC at Week 49 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline to Week 49 on FVC for Participants in Sequence 3 Compared to the Natural History Control Group(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on FVC at Week 33 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 33)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on NSAA at Week 17 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 17)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on PUL Overall Score at Week 33 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 33)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on PUL Overall Score at Week 49 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 49)
- Percent Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo in Whole Thigh Muscle Volume Index by Weeks 17, 33 and 49(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on FVC at Week 49 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 49)
- Change From Baseline as Compared to Placebo on PUL Overall Scores at Week 17 in Pre-specified Subsets(Baseline, Week 17)
- Change From Baseline on Muscle Strength at Weeks 17, 33 and 49 in Pre-specified Subset (Baseline 4SC >=3.5 Seconds and <=8 Seconds)(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33 and 49)
- Change From Baseline in Whole Thigh Muscle Volume Through Week 97(Baseline, Weeks 17, 33, 49 and 97)
- Concentration of Growth Differentiation Factor 8 (GDF-8) at Time 0 (Pre-dose),(C0(GDF-8) )(Predose on Day 1 of Week 1)
- Trough (Pre-dose) Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Domagrozumab(Every 4 weeks on dosing day (predose, end of 2-hour infusion and 6 hours since start of infusion) from Week 1 to Week 96 for Sequence 1; from Week 1 to Week 48 for Sequence 2; from Week 49 to Week 96 for Sequence 3)
- Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Domagrozumab(Every 4 weeks on dosing day (predose, end of 2-hour infusion and 6 hours since start of infusion) from Week 1 to Week 96 for Sequence 1; from Week 1 to Week 48 for Sequence 2; from Week 49 to Week 96 for Sequence 3)
- Trough Serum Concentration of GDF-8 (Ctrough,(GDF-8)) for Participants Receiving Domagrozumab in Period 1(Every 4 weeks on dosing day (at predose, end of 2-hour infusion and 6 hours since start of infusion) from Week 1 to Week 48)
- Time for Cmax (Tmax) of Domagrozumab(Every 4 weeks on dosing day (predose, end of 2-hour infusion and 6 hours since start of infusion) from Week 1 to Week 96 for Sequence 1; from Week 1 to Week 48 for Sequence 2; from Week 49 to Week 96 for Sequence 3)
- Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve Over the Dosing Interval Tau (AUCtau) of Domagrozumab(At predose, end of 2-hour infusion,6 hours and 168 hours since start of infusion on Weeks 1, 13, 17, 29, 33 and 45)
- Volume of Distribution at Steady State (Vss) of Domagrozumab for Participants in Sequence 2 Required for Additional PK Assessment(At predose, end of 2-hour infusion, 6 hours and 168 hours since start of infusion on Week 45)
- Number of Participants With Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) Development by Week 97(Baseline, every 4 weeks from Week 5 to Week 97 visit or early termination)
- Average Serum Concentration Over the Dosing Interval (Cav) of Domagrozumab(At predose, end of 2-hour infusion, 6 hours and 168 hours since start of infusion on Weeks 1, 13, 17, 29, 33 and 45)
- Clearance (CL) of Domagrozumab(At predose, end of 2-hour infusion, 6 hours and 168 hours since start of infusion on Weeks 13, 29 and 45)