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Effect of PXS-4728A on Microglia Activation in Participants With Isolated Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder

Primary Purpose

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
PXS-4728 (A)
Matching Placebo (B)
Sponsored by
Pharmaxis
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

50 Years - 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Ability to provide written informed consent in accordance with GCP, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and local regulations. Male or female aged 50 to 80 (inclusive) as of the date of Baseline visit. Clinical diagnosis of iRBD according to International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD)-3 criteria. Objective evidence of 1 or more features of parkinsonism, impaired olfaction and/or impaired color vision discrimination, which have been associated with an increased risk for transitioning to a synucleinopathy in the opinion of the Investigator. Screening PET scan demonstrates robust PK11195 signal in striato-cortical region of interest in the opinion of the Investigator. Liver Function Tests (LFTs): alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN); total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN; serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dL. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG]) at Screening. WOCBP who engage in heterosexual intercourse and men whose sexual partners are WOCBP must agree to use highly effective, double barrier contraception during the study and for a period of 90 days following final dosing. Double barrier contraception is defined as a condom and 1 other form of the following: Contraceptive pill Depot or injectable birth control Intrauterine Device (IUD) Contraceptive skin implant, (eg, Implanon NXT®) Hormonal vaginal ring, (eg, NuvaRing®) Documented evidence of surgical sterilization at least 6 months prior to the Screening visit, (ie, bilateral tubal ligation, oophorectomy, salpingectomy, or total hysterectomy for women or vasectomy for men). Must be willing to remain on their current form of contraception for the duration of the study. Note: For participants with same-sex partners or who are otherwise abstinent from heterosexual intercourse, total abstinence (defined as abstinence from penile-vaginal intercourse), when this is the preferred and usual lifestyle of participants, may be considered an acceptable form of contraception. Women not of childbearing potential must be postmenopausal for ≥ 12 months. Postmenopausal status will be confirmed through testing of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels ≥ 40 IU/L at Screening for amenorrheic female participants. Willing and able to have the types of diagnostic procedures required by the protocol, such as neuroimaging, phlebotomy, and other testing. Willing and able to take oral drug therapy according to the study protocol. Willing and able to undertake radiological scans (PET, MRI) and utilize smartphone apps / devices to complete assessments. Exclusion Criteria: Meets diagnostic criteria for a degenerative neurologic disorder such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, etc. Screening PET scan does not demonstrate robust PK11195 signal in striato-cortical region of interest in the opinion of the Investigator. RBD associated with narcolepsy. Dementia (Mild Cognitive Impairment permitted). Unstable medications (stable use [minimum 4 weeks] allowed for treatment of affective symptoms [mood disorders] and dream enactment [eg, melatonin, clonazepam, etc]). Untreated or uncontrolled severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Body mass index (BMI) > 35.0 kg/m2. Any known hypersensitivity to the IP, radioligand or their constituents. Serious neurological disorder, such as uncontrolled epilepsy or stroke. History of psychotic symptoms requiring antipsychotic treatment or exposure to typical or atypical antipsychotics or other dopamine blocking agents within 6 months prior to Screening. History of suicidal attempt/s within the prior 6 months. Gastrointestinal conditions that may affect the absorption of IP (eg, ulcerative colitis, gastric bypass). History of significant medical event/s within 6 months prior to the Screening visit, at the discretion of the PI. This includes, but is not limited to, a cerebrovascular event or a myocardial infarction. Any significant uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, including but not limited to second and third degree atrioventricular (AV) block. History of head trauma with loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes within the past 6 months. Use of drugs historically associated with liver injury, hepatic steatosis, or steatohepatitis in the 4 weeks prior to Screening. History of liver cirrhosis (fibrosis stage 4), or hepatic decompensation (eg, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, etc.) or history of other forms of chronic liver disease (for example Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune liver disease, primary biliary sclerosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, Wilsons disease, hemochromatosis, A1At deficiency, history of liver transplantation). Active known chronic or relevant acute infections, such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis. Participants with a positive test result may participate in the study, at the discretion of the Investigator, if further diagnostic analysis (according to local practice/guidelines) establishes conclusively that the participant has no evidence of active infection. Solid liver lesions other than hemangiomas. Suspicion or diagnosis or history of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Sustained supine hypertension ≥ 180 mmHg systolic or 110 mmHg diastolic. Sustained is defined as the average of 3 observations, each at least 10 minutes apart, with the participant having been supine and at rest for at least 5 minutes prior to each measurement. History of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (OH) which interferes with the participant's day-to-day level of functioning. OH is defined as a decrease of ≥ 20 mmHg systolic or ≥ 10 mmHg diastolic when changing from supine to standing position, after having been in supine position for at least 5 minutes. Current unstable angina. Congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class 3 or 4). Heart rate ≤ 50 beats per minute (bpm) as tested on 3 occasions, 10 minutes apart. Abnormal 12-lead ECG results, which in the opinion of the Investigator will prevent participation in the study. Uncontrolled diabetes defined as an HbA1c ≥ 9.5% in the 3 months prior to or at Screening. Prior diagnosis of cancer and evidence of continued malignancy within the past 3 years (with the exception of adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer or in situ prostate cancer with normal prostate-specific antigens post resection). Any major surgical procedure within 30 days prior to the Screening visit. Minor surgery is per the discretion of the Investigator. Severely impaired renal function with creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min. Active alcohol or substance use disorder within the past 12 months, at the discretion of the Investigator. Depression of moderate severity or more on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) ≥ 10 at Screening. Participants with clinically significant abnormalities (as determined by the Investigator) in clinical laboratory tests at Screening, as assessed by the study-specific clinical laboratory. A single repeat test may be conducted if deemed necessary. Participation in any trial of a device (including, but not limited to transcranial magnetic stimulation [TMS], near-infrared [NIR], and red-light therapy [λ = 600-1070 nm]), investigational medicinal product, supplement, surgical treatment, cognitive/behavioral therapy, physiotherapy, or active exercise study within 30 days prior to Screening. Any reason which would impede the ability to safely undertake radiological scans (PET, MRI) such as metal implants, claustrophobia, inability to lie still in the scanner for the scanning period etc. Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disorder. Receipt of any live vaccine within 4 weeks or any vaccine within 2 weeks prior to Screening. Regular use of anti-inflammatory/immunomodulating medications including prednisolone or other oral steroids (within 3 months of Screening), non-steroidal anti-inflammatories including high dose aspirin (> 75 mg), diclofenac, and meloxicam (within 2 weeks of Screening), and immunosuppressant drugs including mycophenolate, methotrexate, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, and alemtuzumab (within 6 months of Screening).

Sites / Locations

  • Cognitive Neuroscience Brain & Mind Centre
  • Clinical Neuroscience Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

A (PXS-4728)

B (Matching Placebo)

Arm Description

IP Name: PXS-4728 Dosage: 15 mg Mode: oral administration (PO)

Matching placebo to PXS-4728

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To assess the reduction of microglial activation across striato-cortical regions
Measured by translocator protein (TSPO) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
To assess the safety and tolerability of PXS-4728A as determined by adverse events (AEs)
AEs will be coded using the most recent version of MedDRA®

Secondary Outcome Measures

To assess the reduction of microglial activation across the whole brain and cortical and subcortical regions of interest (ROIs)
Measured by translocator protein (TSPO) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

Full Information

First Posted
June 6, 2023
Last Updated
June 6, 2023
Sponsor
Pharmaxis
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05904717
Brief Title
Effect of PXS-4728A on Microglia Activation in Participants With Isolated Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder
Official Title
A Phase 2a, Multi Centre, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Assess the Effect of 12 Weeks Treatment With Oral PXS-4728A on Microglia Activation, as Measured by Positron Emission Tomography, in Participants With Isolated Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
July 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
September 30, 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 31, 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Pharmaxis

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 to investigate the safety and efficacy of PXS-4728A as an intervention therapy in participants with iRBD. This study will be conducted in participants aged 50 to 80 years of age and will investigate a single dose level.
Detailed Description
Up to 48 participants are planned to be screened and approximately 40 participants are planned to be enrolled in this study. Participants will be randomized to receive either active IP or matching placebo in a ratio of 3:1 (30 active and 10 placebo). Study participation will consist of a Screening period of up to 2 weeks to confirm participant eligibility. Once confirmed as eligible, participants will be able to enroll in the study and will be required to attend the clinical site on Day 1 for treatment assignment, initial dosing, and Baseline assessments. Oversight of the study will be provided by a Data Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) comprising the Principal Investigator (PI), the local Medical Monitor (MM), and a representative of the Sponsor, at a minimum.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

7. Study Design

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

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
A (PXS-4728)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
IP Name: PXS-4728 Dosage: 15 mg Mode: oral administration (PO)
Arm Title
B (Matching Placebo)
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Matching placebo to PXS-4728
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
PXS-4728 (A)
Intervention Description
Participants will receive once daily (QD) for period of 12 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Matching Placebo (B)
Intervention Description
Participants will receive once daily (QD) for period of 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To assess the reduction of microglial activation across striato-cortical regions
Description
Measured by translocator protein (TSPO) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
Time Frame
Up to Week 12
Title
To assess the safety and tolerability of PXS-4728A as determined by adverse events (AEs)
Description
AEs will be coded using the most recent version of MedDRA®
Time Frame
Up to Week 24
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To assess the reduction of microglial activation across the whole brain and cortical and subcortical regions of interest (ROIs)
Description
Measured by translocator protein (TSPO) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
Time Frame
Up to Week 12

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ability to provide written informed consent in accordance with GCP, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and local regulations. Male or female aged 50 to 80 (inclusive) as of the date of Baseline visit. Clinical diagnosis of iRBD according to International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD)-3 criteria. Objective evidence of 1 or more features of parkinsonism, impaired olfaction and/or impaired color vision discrimination, which have been associated with an increased risk for transitioning to a synucleinopathy in the opinion of the Investigator. Screening PET scan demonstrates robust PK11195 signal in striato-cortical region of interest in the opinion of the Investigator. Liver Function Tests (LFTs): alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN); total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN; serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dL. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG]) at Screening. WOCBP who engage in heterosexual intercourse and men whose sexual partners are WOCBP must agree to use highly effective, double barrier contraception during the study and for a period of 90 days following final dosing. Double barrier contraception is defined as a condom and 1 other form of the following: Contraceptive pill Depot or injectable birth control Intrauterine Device (IUD) Contraceptive skin implant, (eg, Implanon NXT®) Hormonal vaginal ring, (eg, NuvaRing®) Documented evidence of surgical sterilization at least 6 months prior to the Screening visit, (ie, bilateral tubal ligation, oophorectomy, salpingectomy, or total hysterectomy for women or vasectomy for men). Must be willing to remain on their current form of contraception for the duration of the study. Note: For participants with same-sex partners or who are otherwise abstinent from heterosexual intercourse, total abstinence (defined as abstinence from penile-vaginal intercourse), when this is the preferred and usual lifestyle of participants, may be considered an acceptable form of contraception. Women not of childbearing potential must be postmenopausal for ≥ 12 months. Postmenopausal status will be confirmed through testing of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels ≥ 40 IU/L at Screening for amenorrheic female participants. Willing and able to have the types of diagnostic procedures required by the protocol, such as neuroimaging, phlebotomy, and other testing. Willing and able to take oral drug therapy according to the study protocol. Willing and able to undertake radiological scans (PET, MRI) and utilize smartphone apps / devices to complete assessments. Exclusion Criteria: Meets diagnostic criteria for a degenerative neurologic disorder such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, etc. Screening PET scan does not demonstrate robust PK11195 signal in striato-cortical region of interest in the opinion of the Investigator. RBD associated with narcolepsy. Dementia (Mild Cognitive Impairment permitted). Unstable medications (stable use [minimum 4 weeks] allowed for treatment of affective symptoms [mood disorders] and dream enactment [eg, melatonin, clonazepam, etc]). Untreated or uncontrolled severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Body mass index (BMI) > 35.0 kg/m2. Any known hypersensitivity to the IP, radioligand or their constituents. Serious neurological disorder, such as uncontrolled epilepsy or stroke. History of psychotic symptoms requiring antipsychotic treatment or exposure to typical or atypical antipsychotics or other dopamine blocking agents within 6 months prior to Screening. History of suicidal attempt/s within the prior 6 months. Gastrointestinal conditions that may affect the absorption of IP (eg, ulcerative colitis, gastric bypass). History of significant medical event/s within 6 months prior to the Screening visit, at the discretion of the PI. This includes, but is not limited to, a cerebrovascular event or a myocardial infarction. Any significant uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, including but not limited to second and third degree atrioventricular (AV) block. History of head trauma with loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes within the past 6 months. Use of drugs historically associated with liver injury, hepatic steatosis, or steatohepatitis in the 4 weeks prior to Screening. History of liver cirrhosis (fibrosis stage 4), or hepatic decompensation (eg, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, etc.) or history of other forms of chronic liver disease (for example Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune liver disease, primary biliary sclerosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, Wilsons disease, hemochromatosis, A1At deficiency, history of liver transplantation). Active known chronic or relevant acute infections, such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis. Participants with a positive test result may participate in the study, at the discretion of the Investigator, if further diagnostic analysis (according to local practice/guidelines) establishes conclusively that the participant has no evidence of active infection. Solid liver lesions other than hemangiomas. Suspicion or diagnosis or history of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Sustained supine hypertension ≥ 180 mmHg systolic or 110 mmHg diastolic. Sustained is defined as the average of 3 observations, each at least 10 minutes apart, with the participant having been supine and at rest for at least 5 minutes prior to each measurement. History of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (OH) which interferes with the participant's day-to-day level of functioning. OH is defined as a decrease of ≥ 20 mmHg systolic or ≥ 10 mmHg diastolic when changing from supine to standing position, after having been in supine position for at least 5 minutes. Current unstable angina. Congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class 3 or 4). Heart rate ≤ 50 beats per minute (bpm) as tested on 3 occasions, 10 minutes apart. Abnormal 12-lead ECG results, which in the opinion of the Investigator will prevent participation in the study. Uncontrolled diabetes defined as an HbA1c ≥ 9.5% in the 3 months prior to or at Screening. Prior diagnosis of cancer and evidence of continued malignancy within the past 3 years (with the exception of adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer or in situ prostate cancer with normal prostate-specific antigens post resection). Any major surgical procedure within 30 days prior to the Screening visit. Minor surgery is per the discretion of the Investigator. Severely impaired renal function with creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min. Active alcohol or substance use disorder within the past 12 months, at the discretion of the Investigator. Depression of moderate severity or more on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) ≥ 10 at Screening. Participants with clinically significant abnormalities (as determined by the Investigator) in clinical laboratory tests at Screening, as assessed by the study-specific clinical laboratory. A single repeat test may be conducted if deemed necessary. Participation in any trial of a device (including, but not limited to transcranial magnetic stimulation [TMS], near-infrared [NIR], and red-light therapy [λ = 600-1070 nm]), investigational medicinal product, supplement, surgical treatment, cognitive/behavioral therapy, physiotherapy, or active exercise study within 30 days prior to Screening. Any reason which would impede the ability to safely undertake radiological scans (PET, MRI) such as metal implants, claustrophobia, inability to lie still in the scanner for the scanning period etc. Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disorder. Receipt of any live vaccine within 4 weeks or any vaccine within 2 weeks prior to Screening. Regular use of anti-inflammatory/immunomodulating medications including prednisolone or other oral steroids (within 3 months of Screening), non-steroidal anti-inflammatories including high dose aspirin (> 75 mg), diclofenac, and meloxicam (within 2 weeks of Screening), and immunosuppressant drugs including mycophenolate, methotrexate, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, and alemtuzumab (within 6 months of Screening).
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Jennifer Maschmann
Phone
+61 3 9960 7940
Email
Jennifer.Maschmann@novotech-cro.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Ramandeep Sharma
Phone
+61 3 9341 1992
Email
ramandeep.sharma@novotech-cro.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Cognitive Neuroscience Brain & Mind Centre
City
Camperdown
State/Province
Sydney
ZIP/Postal Code
2050
Country
Australia
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Simon Lewis
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Simon Lewis
Facility Name
Clinical Neuroscience Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences
City
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Michele Hu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Michele Hu

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