Back to resultsPhase II Confirmatory Study in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)
Primary Purpose
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Afamelanotide
Placebo
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria focused on measuring Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, EPP, Afamelanotide
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female subjects with characteristic photosensitivity of EPP symptoms and positive diagnosis of EPP confirmed by laboratory result of elevated total protoporphyrin IX.
- Aged 18 years old and above (inclusive).
- Able to understand and sign the written Informed Consent Form.
- Willing to take precautions to prevent pregnancy until completion of the study (Day 180).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any allergy to afamelanotide or the polymer contained in the implant or to lidocaine or other local anesthetic to be used during the administration of the study medication
- EPP patients with significant hepatic involvement
- Personal history of melanoma or dysplastic nevus syndrome.
- Current Bowen's disease, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or other malignant or premalignant skin lesions.
- Any other photodermatosis such as PLE, DLE or solar urticaria.
- Any evidence of clinically significant organ dysfunction or any clinically significant deviation from normal in the clinical or laboratory determinations.
- Acute history of drug or alcohol abuse (in the last 6 months).
- Patient assessed as not suitable for the study in the opinion of the Investigator (e.g. noncompliance history, allergic to local anesthetics, faints when given injections or giving blood).
- Participation in a clinical trial for an investigational agent within 30 days prior to the screening visit.
- Prior and concomitant therapy with medications which may interfere with the objectives of the study, including drugs that cause photosensitivity or skin pigmentation within 60 days prior to the screening visit.
- Female who is pregnant (confirmed by positive serum β-HCG pregnancy test prior to baseline) or lactating.
- Females of child-bearing potential (pre-menopausal, not surgically sterile) not using adequate contraceptive measures (i.e. oral contraceptives, diaphragm plus spermicide, intrauterine device).
Sites / Locations
- University of Alabama
- University of California, San Francisco
- Mt. Sinai
- Carolina's Medical Center Cannon Research
- University of Texas
- University of Utah
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Arm Label
Afamelanotide
Placebo
Arm Description
Dose: 16 mg implant; release of 16 mg over 7 to 10 days Mode of administration: Subcutaneous implantation Frequency: Every 60 days (on Days 0, 60 and 120)
Dose: 16 mg implant; Mode of administration: Subcutaneous implantation Frequency: Every 60 days (on Days 0, 60 and 120)
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Time in Direct Sunlight Between 10:00-15:00 on Pain-free Days
The amount of direct sunlight exposure between 10:00 and 15:00 hours on days when no pain was experienced (e.g. 11-point Likert pain score of 0). Time was recorded in a patient dairy using 15 minute time blocks.
The pain score is measured by the 11-point Likert Pain scale with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10.
Likert Pain scale of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Maximum Severity of Phototoxic Reaction Experienced by Participants
The days on which the participant experienced pain as a result of phototoxic reactions (caused by exposure to natural light) was recorded in a study diary. On each day such a reaction occurred, the participant scored the level of pain using an 11-point Likert pain scale, with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
The maximum severity of a phototoxic reaction was determined by the highest daily 11-point Likert scale score that occurred during that phototoxic reaction.
Quality of Life Measured by Participant Completed Questionnaire
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria Quality of Life Measure (EPP-QoL) is used to measure the quality of life of participants.
The total EPP-QoL score ranges from 0 to 100, with a score of 0 as the worst quality of life and score of 100 as the best quality of life.
Change of Total Protoporphyrin IX Level in Participants
This was an exploratory assessment only to analyze whether afamelanotide-induced change in sun exposure would result in a reduction of protoporphyrin IX.
The changes of the Total Protoporphyrin IX Level (μg/dL) from Screening Visit (ITT Population) were measured between the two groups.
The Protoporphyrin IX level is a laboratory parameter that is measured in specialist labs.
Number of Participants With Phototoxic Reactions With Likert Severity Scores ≥ 4 and ≥ 7
The number of participants who experienced phototoxic reactions with Likert severity scores ≥ 4 and severity scores ≥7 were recorded.
A derived endpoint was used. The number of participants who reported at least one phototoxic reaction with a Likert severity score of ≥ 4 was recorded. For severity scores ≥ 7, the number of patients who reported at least one phototoxic reaction with a Likert severity score of ≥ 7 was recorded.
The 11-point Likert pain scale ranges from minimum of 0 to maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
Number of Phototoxic Reactions Experienced by Participants
The days on which the participant experienced pain as a result of phototoxic reactions (caused by exposure to natural light) was recorded in a study diary. On each day such a reaction occurred, the participant scored the level of pain using an 11-point Likert pain scale, with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
The number of phototoxic reactions was determined by counting the number of episodes on which participants report a 11-point Likert scale score of 4 or more for one or more consecutive days.
Total Severity of Phototoxic Reactions Experienced by Participants Over the Entire Study
The days on which the participant experienced pain as a result of phototoxic reactions (caused by exposure to natural light) was recorded in a study diary.
On each day such a reaction occurred, the participant scored the level of pain using an 11-point Likert pain scale, with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert Pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
The total severity of phototoxic reactions was determined by the sum of daily 11-point Likert scale scores that occurred during phototoxic reactions. The overall sum of the severity per participant over the entire study was analyzed. The theoretical minimum score is 0 and the maximum possible score is 1800.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT01097044
First Posted
March 30, 2010
Last Updated
October 7, 2019
Sponsor
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01097044
Brief Title
Phase II Confirmatory Study in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)
Official Title
A Phase II, Multicentre, Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Study to Confirm the Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Bioresorbable Afamelanotide Implants in Patients With Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
October 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2010 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
April 2011 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a randomized placebo-controlled study to be conducted in two parallel study arms for a six month period (three doses). Approximately 10 eligible patients per center will be enrolled and will receive afamelanotide (16 mg implants) or placebo according to the following dosing regimen:
Group A will be administered afamelanotide implants on Days 0, 60 and 120
Group B will be administered placebo implants on Days 0, 60 and 120
To determine eligibility for study inclusion, patients will undergo a screening evaluation 7 to 14 days prior to the administration of the first dose. The number and severity of phototoxic reactions will be determined Days 60, 120, and 180. Quality of life will be measured using the EPP specific questionnaire (EPP-QoL) every 60 days and the DLQI questionnaire every 7 days, beginning at Day 0 until Day 180. Participants will visit the clinic on Days 60, 120 and 180 for assessments of adverse events.
Detailed Description
Afamelanotide is a man-made drug being studied for use as a preventative medication for EPP sufferers. It is a synthetically produced analogue of human alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) and is not yet available on the market.
The purpose of this study is to look at whether afamelanotide can reduce the number and severity of EPP symptoms when patients are exposed to light between 10:00 and 20:00 hours. This study will also look at how the drug is tolerated when taken by people with EPP.
The study will involve the use of an implant, which comes in the form of a small rod to be administered under the skin. The implant may contain the study drug afamelanotide or a placebo (inactive medication).
Over 450 subjects have been treated with afamelanotide to date with no serious safety concerns identified. For this study, afamelanotide has been formulated as a controlled release depot injection (implant). This means that the afamelanotide will be released slowly into the body over a few days. Once inserted, the implant will remain in the body after afamelanotide has been released and will slowly dissolve.
This study will help to provide more information about afamelanotide. This information will be used to determine the safety and efficacy (the ability of the drug to produce an effect) of this drug in EPP sufferers.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
Keywords
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, EPP, Afamelanotide
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
77 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Afamelanotide
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Dose: 16 mg implant; release of 16 mg over 7 to 10 days Mode of administration: Subcutaneous implantation Frequency: Every 60 days (on Days 0, 60 and 120)
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Dose: 16 mg implant; Mode of administration: Subcutaneous implantation Frequency: Every 60 days (on Days 0, 60 and 120)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Afamelanotide
Intervention Description
One 16mg subcutaneous implant every 2 months for 6 months. (3 implants in total)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
One placebo subcutaneous implant every 2 months for 6 months. (3 implants in total)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time in Direct Sunlight Between 10:00-15:00 on Pain-free Days
Description
The amount of direct sunlight exposure between 10:00 and 15:00 hours on days when no pain was experienced (e.g. 11-point Likert pain score of 0). Time was recorded in a patient dairy using 15 minute time blocks.
The pain score is measured by the 11-point Likert Pain scale with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10.
Likert Pain scale of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
Time Frame
Daily for 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Maximum Severity of Phototoxic Reaction Experienced by Participants
Description
The days on which the participant experienced pain as a result of phototoxic reactions (caused by exposure to natural light) was recorded in a study diary. On each day such a reaction occurred, the participant scored the level of pain using an 11-point Likert pain scale, with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
The maximum severity of a phototoxic reaction was determined by the highest daily 11-point Likert scale score that occurred during that phototoxic reaction.
Time Frame
Daily for 6 months
Title
Quality of Life Measured by Participant Completed Questionnaire
Description
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria Quality of Life Measure (EPP-QoL) is used to measure the quality of life of participants.
The total EPP-QoL score ranges from 0 to 100, with a score of 0 as the worst quality of life and score of 100 as the best quality of life.
Time Frame
Day 0, Day 60, Day 120, Day 180
Title
Change of Total Protoporphyrin IX Level in Participants
Description
This was an exploratory assessment only to analyze whether afamelanotide-induced change in sun exposure would result in a reduction of protoporphyrin IX.
The changes of the Total Protoporphyrin IX Level (μg/dL) from Screening Visit (ITT Population) were measured between the two groups.
The Protoporphyrin IX level is a laboratory parameter that is measured in specialist labs.
Time Frame
Baseline, Day 60, Day 120, Day 180
Title
Number of Participants With Phototoxic Reactions With Likert Severity Scores ≥ 4 and ≥ 7
Description
The number of participants who experienced phototoxic reactions with Likert severity scores ≥ 4 and severity scores ≥7 were recorded.
A derived endpoint was used. The number of participants who reported at least one phototoxic reaction with a Likert severity score of ≥ 4 was recorded. For severity scores ≥ 7, the number of patients who reported at least one phototoxic reaction with a Likert severity score of ≥ 7 was recorded.
The 11-point Likert pain scale ranges from minimum of 0 to maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
Time Frame
Daily for 6 months
Title
Number of Phototoxic Reactions Experienced by Participants
Description
The days on which the participant experienced pain as a result of phototoxic reactions (caused by exposure to natural light) was recorded in a study diary. On each day such a reaction occurred, the participant scored the level of pain using an 11-point Likert pain scale, with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
The number of phototoxic reactions was determined by counting the number of episodes on which participants report a 11-point Likert scale score of 4 or more for one or more consecutive days.
Time Frame
Daily for 6 months
Title
Total Severity of Phototoxic Reactions Experienced by Participants Over the Entire Study
Description
The days on which the participant experienced pain as a result of phototoxic reactions (caused by exposure to natural light) was recorded in a study diary.
On each day such a reaction occurred, the participant scored the level of pain using an 11-point Likert pain scale, with minimum of 0 and maximum of 10. The 11-point Likert Pain scale with a value of 0 represents no pain and 10 represents worst imaginable pain.
The total severity of phototoxic reactions was determined by the sum of daily 11-point Likert scale scores that occurred during phototoxic reactions. The overall sum of the severity per participant over the entire study was analyzed. The theoretical minimum score is 0 and the maximum possible score is 1800.
Time Frame
Daily for 6 months.
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Male or female subjects with characteristic photosensitivity of EPP symptoms and positive diagnosis of EPP confirmed by laboratory result of elevated total protoporphyrin IX.
Aged 18 years old and above (inclusive).
Able to understand and sign the written Informed Consent Form.
Willing to take precautions to prevent pregnancy until completion of the study (Day 180).
Exclusion Criteria:
Any allergy to afamelanotide or the polymer contained in the implant or to lidocaine or other local anesthetic to be used during the administration of the study medication
EPP patients with significant hepatic involvement
Personal history of melanoma or dysplastic nevus syndrome.
Current Bowen's disease, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or other malignant or premalignant skin lesions.
Any other photodermatosis such as PLE, DLE or solar urticaria.
Any evidence of clinically significant organ dysfunction or any clinically significant deviation from normal in the clinical or laboratory determinations.
Acute history of drug or alcohol abuse (in the last 6 months).
Patient assessed as not suitable for the study in the opinion of the Investigator (e.g. noncompliance history, allergic to local anesthetics, faints when given injections or giving blood).
Participation in a clinical trial for an investigational agent within 30 days prior to the screening visit.
Prior and concomitant therapy with medications which may interfere with the objectives of the study, including drugs that cause photosensitivity or skin pigmentation within 60 days prior to the screening visit.
Female who is pregnant (confirmed by positive serum β-HCG pregnancy test prior to baseline) or lactating.
Females of child-bearing potential (pre-menopausal, not surgically sterile) not using adequate contraceptive measures (i.e. oral contraceptives, diaphragm plus spermicide, intrauterine device).
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Robert Desnick, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Mt. Sinai
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Alabama
City
Birmingham
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
35294
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of California, San Francisco
City
San Francisco
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94143
Country
United States
Facility Name
Mt. Sinai
City
New York
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10029
Country
United States
Facility Name
Carolina's Medical Center Cannon Research
City
Charlotte
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29203
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Texas
City
Galveston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77555
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Utah
City
Salt Lake City
State/Province
Utah
ZIP/Postal Code
84132
Country
United States
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