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A Single and Repeat Dose Trial in Participants With Hepatic Impairment

Primary Purpose

Hepatic Impairment

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Bulgaria
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
GB1211
Placebo
Sponsored by
Galecto Biotech AB
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hepatic Impairment focused on measuring Child Pugh B, Child Pugh C, Liver Cirrhosis, Galectin 3 Inhibitor

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Main Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Males or females, of any race, ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years of age at enrolment
  2. Body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 18-40 kg/m2
  3. Participants with hepatic impairment:

    1. PART 1 and PART 2: Moderate hepatic impairment, as defined by the Child-Pugh score (Child-Pugh B) [1] who exhibit physical signs consistent with stable hepatic impairment and free of significant medical disorders unrelated to their hepatic disorder and are on stable concomitant medication for 2 weeks prior to and for the duration of this study
    2. PART 3: Severe hepatic impairment as defined by the Child-Pugh score (Child Pugh C) who exhibit physical signs consistent with stable hepatic impairment and free of significant medical disorders unrelated to their hepatic disorder and are on stable concomitant medication for 2 weeks prior to and for the duration of this study
  4. Healthy participants (controls) in PART 1 and PART 3:

    1. Healthy as determined by the investigator, based on a medical evaluation including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests and cardiac assessment
    2. Match at least one of the participants with moderate or severe hepatic impairment with respect to gender, age (±10 years), and body mass index (BMI) ± 15% (ensure every participant with hepatic impairment has at least 1 matched control)
  5. Women of non-childbearing potential defined as permanently sterile or postmenopausal
  6. Males will agree to use contraception throughout the study and until 90-days after the Follow-up visit
  7. Male participants must agree to refrain from sperm donation from the date of Randomisation (Day 1) until 90 days after the Follow up visit
  8. Able to comprehend and willing to sign an ICF and to abide by the study restrictions

Exclusion Criteria:

All parts and all groups (control healthy volunteers and hepatic impairment)

  1. History of an organ transplant, including a remote history of bone marrow transplant
  2. History of febrile illness within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug or participants with evidence of active infection
  3. Use of any oral glucocorticoids at any dose within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion
  4. Have previously completed or withdrawn from a study investigating GB1211 and have previously received the investigational product
  5. Participant who, in the opinion of the Investigator (or Designee), should not participate in this study
  6. Vulnerable/institutionalised patients
  7. Patients related to Principal Investigator (PI)/site staff
  8. If female, the participant is of child-bearing potential
  9. Participation in a clinical study involving administration of an investigational agent e.g. new chemical entity or a biological product in the past 90 days (or 5 multiples of half-life, whichever is longer) prior to dosing.
  10. Medical history of cardiac disease and/or clinically significant ECG abnormalities. An abnormal ECG is defined as PR > 220 msec, QRS complex >120 msec, QTcF > 450 msec (males) and > 470msec (females), or any other morphological changes, other than nonspecific T-wave changes
  11. Donation or loss of ≥ 400 mL blood or plasma less than 4 weeks prior to screening, or longer if required by local regulations
  12. Positive HIV test
  13. Have received live vaccine(s) within 30 days prior to Screening or who will require a vaccine(s) and until study completion
  14. Use of any medications/products that may inhibit biliary excretion, e.g. bile salt chelators, mycophenolic acid, warfarin, and digoxin, within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion
  15. Use of any medications/products that may inhibit renal excretion; e.g. cimetidine, pyrimethamine, dolutegravir, probenecid, within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion
  16. Use of any medications/products that are known inhibitors of P-gp (e.g. clarithromycin, fostamatinib, quinidine, quinine) and inducers of P-gp (e.g. carbmazepine, rifampin, St. John's wort) within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion

    Additional exclusion criteria for matched healthy control subjects:

  17. Use of any prescription or non-prescription medication (OTC), herbal medication, dietary supplements or vitamins during 30 days prior to dosing. Acetaminophen is acceptable
  18. History or presence of liver disease or liver injury as indicated by an abnormal liver function profile such as AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, or serum bilirubin
  19. A positive Hepatitis C test or a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
  20. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 80 mL/[min*1.73 m²] (estimated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] equation) at Screening

    Additional exclusion criteria for hepatic impaired subjects:

    Participants meeting any of the following exclusion criteria are not to be enrolled in the study/randomised to treatment:

  21. History of any known serious disease (such as cancer, except skin basal cell carcinomas, major infection, clinically significant gastrointestinal disorder, major autoimmune disease) or other disease which in the Investigator's opinion would exclude the patient from the study
  22. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 40 mL/[min*1.73 m²] (estimated using the [MDRD] equation) at Screening
  23. Use of any hepatotoxic drug (e.g. methotrexate, isoniazid, amiodarone) within 30 days of Screening and until study completion
  24. Use or intend to use any medications/products known to alter drug absorption, metabolism, or elimination processes, including St. John's Wort, or other putatively hepatoprotective herbal remedies such as milk thistle derivatives, within 30 days prior to dosing, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator (or Designee). Milk thistle derivates or other hepatoprotective herbal remedies are allowed if stable dose is administered 30 days before dosing
  25. Use or intend to use slow release medications/products considered to still be active within 14 days prior to Randomisation, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator (or Designee)

Sites / Locations

  • COAMC Medical
  • Gastroenterology Clinic, Lozenets district
  • Diagnostic-Advisory center 'ALEKSANDROVSKA" Ltd
  • University Multiprofile Hospital, Clinic of gastroenterology

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm 5

Arm 6

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Part 1 GB1211, Single Dose (Child Pugh B)

Part 1 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose

Part 2 GB1211 Multiple Dose, Twice a day (Child Pugh B)

Part 2 Placebo, Twice a day (Child Pugh B)

Part 1 GB1211, Single Dose (Child Pugh C)

Part 3 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose

Arm Description

GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day.

GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day.

GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day.

Placebo is administered twice daily

Part 1 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose

Part 1 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Parts 1 Safety and Tolerability of GB1211
Incidence and severity of adverse events as reported by investigators
Parts 2 Safety and Tolerability of GB1211
Incidence and severity of adverse events as reported by investigators
Parts 3 Safety and Tolerability of GB1211
Incidence and severity of adverse events as reported by investigators

Secondary Outcome Measures

Part 2 Collagen Production and Breakdown Biomarkers
Assessment of liver fibrosis using pro-C3, CK18 and PAI-1 Biomarkers
Part 2 Changes on liver and spleen stiffness
Assessment of liver and spleen stiffness measured by vibration control transient elastography
Part 2 Changes in Liver Functional Capacity
Assessment of Liver functional Capacity measured by 13C methacetin breath test

Full Information

First Posted
July 27, 2021
Last Updated
May 10, 2023
Sponsor
Galecto Biotech AB
Collaborators
Comac Medical
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05009680
Brief Title
A Single and Repeat Dose Trial in Participants With Hepatic Impairment
Official Title
GULLIVER-2 - A Single (Open-label) and Repeat Dose (Randomised, Placebo-controlled) Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of GB1211 in Participants With Hepatic Impairment (Child Pugh B & C)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
September 9, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 18, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 4, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Galecto Biotech AB
Collaborators
Comac Medical

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study is a a single (open-label) and repeat dose (randomised, placebo controlled) trial to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of GB1211 (Gal-3 inhibitor) in participants with hepatic impairment (Child Pugh B and Child Pugh C)
Detailed Description
PART 1 A single dose, open-label safety and PK study of GB1211 administered to participants with moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh B) and to matched healthy participants (controls). PART 2 A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in participants with moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh B). GB1211 or placebo will be administered daily for 12 weeks. PART 3 A single dose, open-label safety and PK study of GB1211 administered to participants with severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh C) and to healthy participants (controls).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hepatic Impairment
Keywords
Child Pugh B, Child Pugh C, Liver Cirrhosis, Galectin 3 Inhibitor

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Parts 1 & 3 Open Label, Single Dose Part 2 Randomised to either GB1211 or Placebo
Masking
Participant
Masking Description
Parts 1 & 3 - Open Label, Single Dose Part 2 - Double-blind. The blinding will be maintained throughout the study.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
54 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Part 1 GB1211, Single Dose (Child Pugh B)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day.
Arm Title
Part 1 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day.
Arm Title
Part 2 GB1211 Multiple Dose, Twice a day (Child Pugh B)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day.
Arm Title
Part 2 Placebo, Twice a day (Child Pugh B)
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo is administered twice daily
Arm Title
Part 1 GB1211, Single Dose (Child Pugh C)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Part 1 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose
Arm Title
Part 3 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Part 1 GB1211 Healthy Matched Participants, Single Dose
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
GB1211
Intervention Description
GB1211 is a galectin-3 inhibitor an orally available small molecule anti-fibrotic. It is administered orally twice a day
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo is administered orally twice a day
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Parts 1 Safety and Tolerability of GB1211
Description
Incidence and severity of adverse events as reported by investigators
Time Frame
11 Days
Title
Parts 2 Safety and Tolerability of GB1211
Description
Incidence and severity of adverse events as reported by investigators
Time Frame
12 Weeks
Title
Parts 3 Safety and Tolerability of GB1211
Description
Incidence and severity of adverse events as reported by investigators
Time Frame
11 Days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Part 2 Collagen Production and Breakdown Biomarkers
Description
Assessment of liver fibrosis using pro-C3, CK18 and PAI-1 Biomarkers
Time Frame
12 Weeks
Title
Part 2 Changes on liver and spleen stiffness
Description
Assessment of liver and spleen stiffness measured by vibration control transient elastography
Time Frame
12 Weeks
Title
Part 2 Changes in Liver Functional Capacity
Description
Assessment of Liver functional Capacity measured by 13C methacetin breath test
Time Frame
12 Weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Main Inclusion Criteria: Males or females, of any race, ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years of age at enrolment Body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 18-40 kg/m2 Participants with hepatic impairment: PART 1 and PART 2: Moderate hepatic impairment, as defined by the Child-Pugh score (Child-Pugh B) [1] who exhibit physical signs consistent with stable hepatic impairment and free of significant medical disorders unrelated to their hepatic disorder and are on stable concomitant medication for 2 weeks prior to and for the duration of this study PART 3: Severe hepatic impairment as defined by the Child-Pugh score (Child Pugh C) who exhibit physical signs consistent with stable hepatic impairment and free of significant medical disorders unrelated to their hepatic disorder and are on stable concomitant medication for 2 weeks prior to and for the duration of this study Healthy participants (controls) in PART 1 and PART 3: Healthy as determined by the investigator, based on a medical evaluation including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests and cardiac assessment Match at least one of the participants with moderate or severe hepatic impairment with respect to gender, age (±10 years), and body mass index (BMI) ± 15% (ensure every participant with hepatic impairment has at least 1 matched control) Women of non-childbearing potential defined as permanently sterile or postmenopausal Males will agree to use contraception throughout the study and until 90-days after the Follow-up visit Male participants must agree to refrain from sperm donation from the date of Randomisation (Day 1) until 90 days after the Follow up visit Able to comprehend and willing to sign an ICF and to abide by the study restrictions Exclusion Criteria: All parts and all groups (control healthy volunteers and hepatic impairment) History of an organ transplant, including a remote history of bone marrow transplant History of febrile illness within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug or participants with evidence of active infection Use of any oral glucocorticoids at any dose within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion Have previously completed or withdrawn from a study investigating GB1211 and have previously received the investigational product Participant who, in the opinion of the Investigator (or Designee), should not participate in this study Vulnerable/institutionalised patients Patients related to Principal Investigator (PI)/site staff If female, the participant is of child-bearing potential Participation in a clinical study involving administration of an investigational agent e.g. new chemical entity or a biological product in the past 90 days (or 5 multiples of half-life, whichever is longer) prior to dosing. Medical history of cardiac disease and/or clinically significant ECG abnormalities. An abnormal ECG is defined as PR > 220 msec, QRS complex >120 msec, QTcF > 450 msec (males) and > 470msec (females), or any other morphological changes, other than nonspecific T-wave changes Donation or loss of ≥ 400 mL blood or plasma less than 4 weeks prior to screening, or longer if required by local regulations Positive HIV test Have received live vaccine(s) within 30 days prior to Screening or who will require a vaccine(s) and until study completion Use of any medications/products that may inhibit biliary excretion, e.g. bile salt chelators, mycophenolic acid, warfarin, and digoxin, within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion Use of any medications/products that may inhibit renal excretion; e.g. cimetidine, pyrimethamine, dolutegravir, probenecid, within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion Use of any medications/products that are known inhibitors of P-gp (e.g. clarithromycin, fostamatinib, quinidine, quinine) and inducers of P-gp (e.g. carbmazepine, rifampin, St. John's wort) within 30 days prior to Screening and until study completion Additional exclusion criteria for matched healthy control subjects: Use of any prescription or non-prescription medication (OTC), herbal medication, dietary supplements or vitamins during 30 days prior to dosing. Acetaminophen is acceptable History or presence of liver disease or liver injury as indicated by an abnormal liver function profile such as AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, or serum bilirubin A positive Hepatitis C test or a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 80 mL/[min*1.73 m²] (estimated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] equation) at Screening Additional exclusion criteria for hepatic impaired subjects: Participants meeting any of the following exclusion criteria are not to be enrolled in the study/randomised to treatment: History of any known serious disease (such as cancer, except skin basal cell carcinomas, major infection, clinically significant gastrointestinal disorder, major autoimmune disease) or other disease which in the Investigator's opinion would exclude the patient from the study Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 40 mL/[min*1.73 m²] (estimated using the [MDRD] equation) at Screening Use of any hepatotoxic drug (e.g. methotrexate, isoniazid, amiodarone) within 30 days of Screening and until study completion Use or intend to use any medications/products known to alter drug absorption, metabolism, or elimination processes, including St. John's Wort, or other putatively hepatoprotective herbal remedies such as milk thistle derivatives, within 30 days prior to dosing, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator (or Designee). Milk thistle derivates or other hepatoprotective herbal remedies are allowed if stable dose is administered 30 days before dosing Use or intend to use slow release medications/products considered to still be active within 14 days prior to Randomisation, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator (or Designee)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Zahariy Krastev, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Comac Medical
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
COAMC Medical
City
Sofia
ZIP/Postal Code
1000
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Gastroenterology Clinic, Lozenets district
City
Sofia
ZIP/Postal Code
1407
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Diagnostic-Advisory center 'ALEKSANDROVSKA" Ltd
City
Sofia
ZIP/Postal Code
1431
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
University Multiprofile Hospital, Clinic of gastroenterology
City
Sofia
State/Province
Оborishte District
ZIP/Postal Code
1527
Country
Bulgaria

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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