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Study of Efficacy and Safety of Twice Daily Oral LNP023 in Adult PNH Patients With Residual Anemia Despite Anti-C5 Antibody Treatment (APPLY-PNH)

Primary Purpose

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
LNP023
Eculizumab
Ravulizumab
Sponsored by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) focused on measuring Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Hemoglobin, Anemia, LNP023, eculizumab, ravulizumab

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female participants ≥ 18 years of age with a diagnosis of PNH confirmed by high-sensitivity flow cytometry with clone size ≥ 10%
  • Stable regimen of anti-C5 antibody treatment (either eculizumab or ravulizumab) for at least 6 months prior to randomization
  • Mean hemoglobin level <10 g/dL
  • Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis infection is required prior to the start of treatment.
  • If not received previously, vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae infections should be given

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants on a stable eculizumab dose but with a dosing interval of 11 days or less
  • Known or suspected hereditary complement deficiency at screening
  • History of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
  • Patients with laboratory evidence of bone marrow failure (reticulocytes <100x10E9/L; platelets <30x10E9/L; neutrophils <500x10E6/L).
  • Active systemic bacterial, viral or fungal infection within 14 days prior to study drug administration
  • A history of recurrent invasive infections caused by encapsulated organisms, e.g. meningococcus or pneumococcus.
  • Major concurrent comorbidities including but not limited to severe kidney disease (e.g., dialysis), advanced cardiac disease (e.g., NYHA class IV), severe pulmonary disease (e.g., severe pulmonary) hypertension (WHO class IV)), or hepatic disease (e.g., active hepatitis) that in the opinion of the investigator precludes participant's participation in the study.

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Sites / Locations

  • Novartis Investigative Site
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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

LNP023 monotherapy

anti-C5 antibody treatment

Arm Description

Participants will be randomized to one of the two treatment arms in a 8:5 ratio to either LNP023 monotherapy at a dose of 200 mg orally b.i.d. (approximately 56 participants), or i.v. anti-C5 antibody treatment (approximately 35 participants continuing with the same regimen during the randomized treatment period as they were on prior to randomization), respectively.

Participants will be randomized to one of the two treatment arms in a 8:5 ratio to either LNP023 monotherapy at a dose of 200 mg orally b.i.d. (approximately 56 participants), or i.v. anti-C5 antibody treatment (approximately 35 participants continuing with the same regimen during the randomized treatment period as they were on prior to randomization), respectively.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percentage of participants achieving a sustained increase in hemoglobin levels of ≥ 2 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions
Percentage of participants achieving a sustained increase in hemoglobin levels from baseline of ≥ 2 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions.
Percentage of participants achieving sustained hemoglobin levels ≥ 12 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions
Percentage of participants achieving sustained hemoglobin levels ≥ 12 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions

Secondary Outcome Measures

Percentage of participants who remain free from transfusions
Percentage of participants who remain free from transfusions
Average change in hemoglobin
Change from baseline in hemoglobin (g/dL) as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Change in fatigue score, using the FACIT-Fatigue questionnaire
Change from baseline in FACIT-Fatigue scores as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Average change in reticulocyte counts
Change from baseline in reticulocyte count as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Average percent change in LDH
Percent change from baseline in LDH levels (U/L) as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Rate of breakthrough hemolysis (BTH)
Rate of breakthrough hemolysis (BTH)
Rates of Major Adverse Vascular Events (MAVEs incl. thrombosis)
Rates of Major Adverse Vascular Events (MAVEs incl. thrombosis)

Full Information

First Posted
August 27, 2020
Last Updated
April 13, 2023
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04558918
Brief Title
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Twice Daily Oral LNP023 in Adult PNH Patients With Residual Anemia Despite Anti-C5 Antibody Treatment
Acronym
APPLY-PNH
Official Title
A Randomized, Multicenter, Active-comparator Controlled, Open-label Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Oral, Twice Daily LNP023 in Adult Patients With PNH and Residual Anemia, Despite Treatment With an Intravenous Anti-C5 Antibody.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 25, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 26, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 6, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this Phase 3 study is to determine whether LNP023 is efficacious and safe for the treatment in PNH through demonstration of superiority of LNP023 compared to anti-C5 antibody treatment in adult PNH patients presenting with residual anemia despite treatment with anti-C5 therapy
Detailed Description
The purpose of this Phase 3 randomized, multicenter, active-comparator controlled, open-label trial is to determine whether LNP023 is efficacious and safe for the treatment in PNH through demonstration of superiority of LNP023 compared to anti-C5 antibody treatment in adult PNH patients presenting with residual anemia despite treatment with anti-C5 therapy. The study is planned to randomize approx. 91 patients in various countries.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Keywords
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Hemoglobin, Anemia, LNP023, eculizumab, ravulizumab

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
97 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
LNP023 monotherapy
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will be randomized to one of the two treatment arms in a 8:5 ratio to either LNP023 monotherapy at a dose of 200 mg orally b.i.d. (approximately 56 participants), or i.v. anti-C5 antibody treatment (approximately 35 participants continuing with the same regimen during the randomized treatment period as they were on prior to randomization), respectively.
Arm Title
anti-C5 antibody treatment
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will be randomized to one of the two treatment arms in a 8:5 ratio to either LNP023 monotherapy at a dose of 200 mg orally b.i.d. (approximately 56 participants), or i.v. anti-C5 antibody treatment (approximately 35 participants continuing with the same regimen during the randomized treatment period as they were on prior to randomization), respectively.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
LNP023
Intervention Description
Taken Orally b.i.d. Dosage Supplied: 200 mg Dosage form: Hard gelatin capsule Route of Administration: Oral
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Eculizumab
Intervention Description
Administered as intravenous infusion every 2 weeks as per the stable regimen, the maintenance dose is a fixed dose. Dosage Supplied: 300 mg/30mL Dosage form: Concentrate solution for infusion
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ravulizumab
Intervention Description
Administered as intravenous infusion every 8 weeks, the maintenance dose is based on body weight. Dosage Supplied: 300 mg/30mL Dosage form: Concentrate solution for infusion
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of participants achieving a sustained increase in hemoglobin levels of ≥ 2 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions
Description
Percentage of participants achieving a sustained increase in hemoglobin levels from baseline of ≥ 2 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions.
Time Frame
Day 168
Title
Percentage of participants achieving sustained hemoglobin levels ≥ 12 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions
Description
Percentage of participants achieving sustained hemoglobin levels ≥ 12 g/dL in the absence of red blood cell transfusions
Time Frame
Day 168
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of participants who remain free from transfusions
Description
Percentage of participants who remain free from transfusions
Time Frame
Day 14 and Day 168
Title
Average change in hemoglobin
Description
Change from baseline in hemoglobin (g/dL) as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Time Frame
Baseline and as mean of visit Day 126, 140, 154 and 168
Title
Change in fatigue score, using the FACIT-Fatigue questionnaire
Description
Change from baseline in FACIT-Fatigue scores as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Time Frame
Baseline and as mean of visits Day 126, 140, 154 and Day 168
Title
Average change in reticulocyte counts
Description
Change from baseline in reticulocyte count as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Time Frame
Baseline and as mean of visit Day 126, 140, 154 and 168
Title
Average percent change in LDH
Description
Percent change from baseline in LDH levels (U/L) as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168
Time Frame
Baseline and as mean of visit Day 126, 140, 154 and 168
Title
Rate of breakthrough hemolysis (BTH)
Description
Rate of breakthrough hemolysis (BTH)
Time Frame
Day 1 and Day 168
Title
Rates of Major Adverse Vascular Events (MAVEs incl. thrombosis)
Description
Rates of Major Adverse Vascular Events (MAVEs incl. thrombosis)
Time Frame
Day 1 and Day 168

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male and female participants ≥ 18 years of age with a diagnosis of PNH confirmed by high-sensitivity flow cytometry with clone size ≥ 10% Stable regimen of anti-C5 antibody treatment (either eculizumab or ravulizumab) for at least 6 months prior to randomization Mean hemoglobin level <10 g/dL Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis infection is required prior to the start of treatment. If not received previously, vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae infections should be given Exclusion Criteria: Participants on a stable eculizumab dose but with a dosing interval of 11 days or less Known or suspected hereditary complement deficiency at screening History of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Patients with laboratory evidence of bone marrow failure (reticulocytes <100x10E9/L; platelets <30x10E9/L; neutrophils <500x10E6/L). Active systemic bacterial, viral or fungal infection within 14 days prior to study drug administration A history of recurrent invasive infections caused by encapsulated organisms, e.g. meningococcus or pneumococcus. Major concurrent comorbidities including but not limited to severe kidney disease (e.g., dialysis), advanced cardiac disease (e.g., NYHA class IV), severe pulmonary disease (e.g., severe pulmonary) hypertension (WHO class IV)), or hepatic disease (e.g., active hepatitis) that in the opinion of the investigator precludes participant's participation in the study. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Duarte
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91010
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Orange
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92868
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Augusta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30912
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Charlotte
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28204
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United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cleveland
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
44195
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United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santo Andre
State/Province
SP
ZIP/Postal Code
09090-790
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sao Paulo
State/Province
SP
ZIP/Postal Code
01323-900
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ostrava
State/Province
Poruba
ZIP/Postal Code
708 52
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lille
ZIP/Postal Code
59037
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Paris Cedex 10
ZIP/Postal Code
75475
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Toulouse
ZIP/Postal Code
31059
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Aachen
ZIP/Postal Code
52074
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Essen
ZIP/Postal Code
45147
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
20246
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Riesa
ZIP/Postal Code
01589
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ulm
ZIP/Postal Code
89081
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ascoli Piceno
State/Province
AP
ZIP/Postal Code
63100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Avellino
State/Province
AV
ZIP/Postal Code
83100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Firenze
State/Province
FI
ZIP/Postal Code
50139
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Milano
State/Province
MI
ZIP/Postal Code
20122
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Roma
State/Province
RM
ZIP/Postal Code
00161
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Torino
State/Province
TO
ZIP/Postal Code
10126
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bassano Del Grappa
State/Province
VI
ZIP/Postal Code
36061
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Nagoya
State/Province
Aichi
ZIP/Postal Code
453-8511
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Fukushima city
State/Province
Fukushima
ZIP/Postal Code
960 1295
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Kanazawa-city
State/Province
Ishikawa
ZIP/Postal Code
920-8641
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Suwa
State/Province
Nagano
ZIP/Postal Code
392-8510
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Suita
State/Province
Osaka
ZIP/Postal Code
565 0871
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Shinjuku-ku
State/Province
Tokyo
ZIP/Postal Code
160-0023
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Kyoto
ZIP/Postal Code
606 8507
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Seoul
ZIP/Postal Code
06351
Country
Korea, Republic of
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Nijmegen
ZIP/Postal Code
6500 MB
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Barcelona
State/Province
Catalunya
ZIP/Postal Code
08036
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santiago de Compostela
State/Province
Galicia
ZIP/Postal Code
15706
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Sebastian
State/Province
Pais Vasco
ZIP/Postal Code
20080
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hualien
ZIP/Postal Code
970
Country
Taiwan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Taipei
ZIP/Postal Code
10002
Country
Taiwan
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Leeds
ZIP/Postal Code
LS9 7TF
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
London
ZIP/Postal Code
SE5 9RS
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com.

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