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Ubenimex in Adult Patients With Lymphedema of The Lower Limb (ULTRA)

Primary Purpose

Lymphedema

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ubenimex
placebo
Sponsored by
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Lymphedema

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Has a diagnosis of secondary leg lymphedema, based on a positive lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) study of the affected leg OR has a diagnosis of primary lymphedema not of congenital onset affecting one or both lower limbs, based on positive LSG.
  2. Swelling of at least 1 leg not completely reversed by leg elevation or compression.
  3. Stage II or greater lymphedema, based on the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) staging system.
  4. Completion of a full course of complete decongestive therapy (CDT).
  5. Stable limb volume (within 10% during screening for worse/affected leg) .
  6. If patient has had a lymphatic vascularization procedure (lymphovenous bypass or lymph node transfer) or liposuction for lymphedema in the affected limb, then procedure must have been performed at least 1 year (12 months) prior to Screening AND affected limb must be clinically stable over the 3 months prior to Screening AND significant residual disease must be present.
  7. Ambulatory status (use of a walking aid is permitted).
  8. Agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception, if the possibility of conception exists.

Exclusion Criteria:

Exclusions Based on Lymphedema:

  1. A diagnosis of primary lymphedema with congenital onset. Primary lymphedema is defined as lymphedema with onset prior to or without an inciting event (e.g, surgery, trauma, radiation)
  2. Occurrence of significant lymphedema of another body part that is not the lower limb (e.g, upper extremity, trunk, head and neck, genitalia).
  3. Lymphedema involving all four limbs
  4. Recent initiation of, or intention to initiate CDT or maintenance physiotherapy for lymphedema.

    Exclusions Based on Other Medical Conditions

  5. Deep venous thrombosis in either lower limb or systemic anticoagulation within 6 months
  6. Other medical condition that could lead to acute or chronic leg edema.
  7. Other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema in the affected leg.
  8. History of clotting disorder (hypercoagulable state).
  9. Chronic (persistent) infection in either lower limb.
  10. Cellulitis or other infection in either lower limb or use of antibiotics for cellulitis within 3 months prior to screening.
  11. Other unstable or severe medical condition requiring active management and/or likely to decompensate/require active management within the next year
  12. Current evidence of malignancy.
  13. History of malignancy within the previous 3 years, except for nonmelanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ treated with curative intent.
  14. Currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
  15. Life expectancy < 2 years for any reason.
  16. Pregnancy or nursing.
  17. Substance abuse (such as alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.

    Exclusions Based on Concurrent Medication Use

  18. Regular concurrent use or regular use within 6 months before screening of another leukotriene pathway inhibitor.
  19. Concurrent antibiotic use.
  20. Concurrent use of any agent active on the sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) pathway.
  21. Concurrent use of unapproved (including herbal) treatments for lymphedema.

    Exclusions Based on Laboratory Values

  22. Significant or chronic renal insufficiency or requires dialytic support.
  23. Hepatic dysfunction.
  24. Absolute neutrophil count <1500 mm3 at screening.
  25. Hemoglobin concentration <9 g/dL at screening.

Sites / Locations

  • Stanford University
  • Orlando Health, Inc.
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital
  • Macquarie University Hospital (MUH)

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

ubenimex

placebo

Arm Description

ubenimex capsules 150 mg three times a day (TID), administered orally for a total of 24 weeks.

matched placebo capsules TID, administered orally for a total of 24 weeks

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Skin Thickness of the Calf of the Most Affected Leg, Measured by Skinfold Calipers
Change from baseline to Week 24 in skin thickness of the calf of the most affected leg, measured by skinfold calipers in the Skin-Thickness Intent-to-Treat (ST-ITT) population (patients with skin thickness >/= 10 mm at baseline) which comprised of 36 patients (16 ubenimex, 20 placebo).

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
February 26, 2016
Last Updated
December 22, 2022
Sponsor
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02700529
Brief Title
Ubenimex in Adult Patients With Lymphedema of The Lower Limb (ULTRA)
Official Title
Ubenimex in Adult Patients With Lymphedema of The Lower Limb: a Phase 2, RAndomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics (ULTRA)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 2016 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
October 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2019 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This proof-of-concept study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing ubenimex at 150 mg, 3 times daily (total daily dose of 450 mg) with placebo for 6 months treatment period in patients with leg lymphedema.
Detailed Description
Leukotriene B4 (LTB4) inhibits lymphangiogenesis in the mouse tail model of lymphedema and is elevated in tissue in patients with lymphedema. Ubenimex is an inhibitor of leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H), the biosynthetic enzyme for LTB4. This proof-of-concept study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing ubenimex at 150 mg, 3 times daily (total daily dose of 450 mg) with placebo for 6 months treatment period in patients with leg lymphedema. The primary objectives for the study are: To evaluate the efficacy of ubenimex in patients with leg lymphedema To evaluate the safety and tolerability of ubenimex in patients with leg lymphedema

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Lymphedema

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
54 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
ubenimex
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
ubenimex capsules 150 mg three times a day (TID), administered orally for a total of 24 weeks.
Arm Title
placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
matched placebo capsules TID, administered orally for a total of 24 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
ubenimex
Other Intervention Name(s)
UBX
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Skin Thickness of the Calf of the Most Affected Leg, Measured by Skinfold Calipers
Description
Change from baseline to Week 24 in skin thickness of the calf of the most affected leg, measured by skinfold calipers in the Skin-Thickness Intent-to-Treat (ST-ITT) population (patients with skin thickness >/= 10 mm at baseline) which comprised of 36 patients (16 ubenimex, 20 placebo).
Time Frame
Baseline through Week 24

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Has a diagnosis of secondary leg lymphedema, based on a positive lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) study of the affected leg OR has a diagnosis of primary lymphedema not of congenital onset affecting one or both lower limbs, based on positive LSG. Swelling of at least 1 leg not completely reversed by leg elevation or compression. Stage II or greater lymphedema, based on the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) staging system. Completion of a full course of complete decongestive therapy (CDT). Stable limb volume (within 10% during screening for worse/affected leg) . If patient has had a lymphatic vascularization procedure (lymphovenous bypass or lymph node transfer) or liposuction for lymphedema in the affected limb, then procedure must have been performed at least 1 year (12 months) prior to Screening AND affected limb must be clinically stable over the 3 months prior to Screening AND significant residual disease must be present. Ambulatory status (use of a walking aid is permitted). Agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception, if the possibility of conception exists. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusions Based on Lymphedema: A diagnosis of primary lymphedema with congenital onset. Primary lymphedema is defined as lymphedema with onset prior to or without an inciting event (e.g, surgery, trauma, radiation) Occurrence of significant lymphedema of another body part that is not the lower limb (e.g, upper extremity, trunk, head and neck, genitalia). Lymphedema involving all four limbs Recent initiation of, or intention to initiate CDT or maintenance physiotherapy for lymphedema. Exclusions Based on Other Medical Conditions Deep venous thrombosis in either lower limb or systemic anticoagulation within 6 months Other medical condition that could lead to acute or chronic leg edema. Other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema in the affected leg. History of clotting disorder (hypercoagulable state). Chronic (persistent) infection in either lower limb. Cellulitis or other infection in either lower limb or use of antibiotics for cellulitis within 3 months prior to screening. Other unstable or severe medical condition requiring active management and/or likely to decompensate/require active management within the next year Current evidence of malignancy. History of malignancy within the previous 3 years, except for nonmelanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ treated with curative intent. Currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Life expectancy < 2 years for any reason. Pregnancy or nursing. Substance abuse (such as alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening. Exclusions Based on Concurrent Medication Use Regular concurrent use or regular use within 6 months before screening of another leukotriene pathway inhibitor. Concurrent antibiotic use. Concurrent use of any agent active on the sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) pathway. Concurrent use of unapproved (including herbal) treatments for lymphedema. Exclusions Based on Laboratory Values Significant or chronic renal insufficiency or requires dialytic support. Hepatic dysfunction. Absolute neutrophil count <1500 mm3 at screening. Hemoglobin concentration <9 g/dL at screening.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Stanford University
City
Stanford
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94305
Country
United States
Facility Name
Orlando Health, Inc.
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32806
Country
United States
Facility Name
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital
City
Columbus
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
43210
Country
United States
Facility Name
Macquarie University Hospital (MUH)
City
Sydney
State/Province
New South Wales
ZIP/Postal Code
2109
Country
Australia

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
1846352
Citation
Orning L, Krivi G, Fitzpatrick FA. Leukotriene A4 hydrolase. Inhibition by bestatin and intrinsic aminopeptidase activity establish its functional resemblance to metallohydrolase enzymes. J Biol Chem. 1991 Jan 25;266(3):1375-8.
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