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A Study of CLR325 in Chronic Stable Heart Failure Patients.

Primary Purpose

Chronic Stable Heart Failure

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
CLR325
Placebo
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 Chronic Stable Heart Failure focused on measuring Apelin, CLR325, Chronic heart failure

Eligibility Criteria

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

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female patients >18 years of age
  • Body weight between 50 kg and 140 kg
  • Cardiac ejection fraction of ≤ 45% assessed within the last 6 months
  • For PA catheter cohorts, patients who are planned to have a clinically indicated pulmonary artery catheter in place prior to randomization
  • In the opinion of the investigator, heart failure patients who do not require a change in their dose of acetylcholinesterase (ACE), angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), β-blocker, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, or diuretic for 24 h after randomization.
  • At Baseline, vital signs (systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate) assessment in the supine position after the subject has rested for at least five minutes.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Impaired renal function as indicated by clinically significant abnormal creatinine values (Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 30 mL/min/1.73m2 calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study (MDRD) equation)
  • History of chronic hepatitis of any non-cardiac etiology
  • History of any active or clinically significant cardiac tachyarrhythmia (such as recurrent atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response within the last year) and patients with chronic atrial fibrillation with a pulse rate ≤ 100 bpm
  • Patients who received an i.v. infusion of a cardiac inotrope (e.g., dobutamine or milrinone) in the last 24 h prior to randomization
  • Patients with any significant change in their dose of their ACE, ARB, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, diuretic, or β-blocker within the last 12 h
  • Patients with known significant valvular heart diseases indicated by the following:

    • severe aortic stenosis (aortic valve area < 1.0 cm2 or peak gradient > 50 mm Hg as determined by echocardiography)
    • severe mitral stenosis
  • History of acute coronary syndrome within the last 60 days as determined by both clinical and enzymatic criteria
  • For echocardiography-based cohorts only, patients admitted to an inpatient setting for acute decompensated heart failure within the last 30 days
  • For PA catheter cohorts, patients with a pulmonary capillary wedge pressure of <10 mm Hg at Baseline. For echocardiographic cohorts, patients with a lateral E/E' ratio of < 7 on their baseline echocardiogram. For patients in whom a lateral E/E' ratio cannot be determined (e.g., patients in atrial fibrillation), a central venous pressure of < 5 mm Hg on baseline echocardiogram as determined by inferior vena cava criteria.

Sites / Locations

  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

CLR325

Placebo

Arm Description

Patients were assigned to one of the 2 treatment arms in fixed randomization ratio. Patients randomized to this arm received single dose of CLR325 (i.v.) in double blind manner.

Patients were assigned to one of the 2 treatment arms in fixed randomization ratio. Patients randomized to this arm received single dose of placebo (i.v.) in double blind manner.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of Patients With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death
Analysis of absolute and relative frequencies for treatment emergent Adverse Event (AE), Serious Adverse Event (SAE) and Deaths by primary System Organ Class (SOC) in each treatment arm to demonstrate that CLR325 is safe for the treatment of chronic stable heart-failure patients through the monitoring of relevant clinical and laboratory safety parameters.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to 18 Hours (AUC0-18hr)
AUC0-18hr is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to 18 hours after the start of CLR325 infusion. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From From Time Zero to 28 Hours (AUC0-28hrs)
AUC0-28hr is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to 28 hours after the start of CLR325 infusion. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity (AUCinf)
AUCinf is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast)
AUClast is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325: Clearance From Plasma (CL) Following Drug Administration
CL is the systemic (or total body) clearance from plasma following CLR325 infusion. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration Following Drug Administration at Steady State (Cmax,ss)
Cmax,ss is the observed maximum plasma concentration following drug administration at steady state. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Terminal Elimination Half-life (T1/2)
T^1/2 is the elimination half-life associated with the terminal slope of a semi logarithmic concentration-time curve. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Time to Reach the Maximum Concentration After Drug Administration (TMax)
Tmax is the time to reach maximum plasma concentration after single dose administration. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325: Volume of Distribution at Steady State Following Intravenous Administration (Vss)
Vss is the volume of distribution at steady state following intravenous administration. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Amount of Drug (or Defined Metabolite) Excreted Into the Urine From Time (Ae 0-28 Hours)
Ae 0-28 hours is the amount of drug (or defined metabolite) excreted into the urine from time zero to 28 hours after the start of CLR325 infusion. The urine PK parameters were measured using an non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Renal Clearance From Plasma (CLr) Following Drug Administration
CLr is the renal clearance from urine following CLR325 infusion. The urine PK parameters were measured using an non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Number of Patients With Increase in Anti-CLR325 and Anti-apelin Antibodies in Serum
Anti-CLR325 anti-apelin antibodies in serum were analyzed predose, Day 10 and Day 28 to determine the immunogenicity of an 18-hour i.v. infusion of CLR325 in heart failure patients.

Full Information

First Posted
February 26, 2016
Last Updated
December 9, 2020
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02696967
Brief Title
A Study of CLR325 in Chronic Stable Heart Failure Patients.
Official Title
A Randomized, Subject and Investigator-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of CLR325 in Chronic Stable Heart Failure Patients
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 17, 2016 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 14, 2019 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 14, 2019 (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
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and tolerability of CLR325 intravenous (i.v.) infusion in patients with stable heart failure to determine if further clinical development of the drug in this indication was warranted.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Chronic Stable Heart Failure
Keywords
Apelin, CLR325, Chronic heart failure

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
26 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
CLR325
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients were assigned to one of the 2 treatment arms in fixed randomization ratio. Patients randomized to this arm received single dose of CLR325 (i.v.) in double blind manner.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Patients were assigned to one of the 2 treatment arms in fixed randomization ratio. Patients randomized to this arm received single dose of placebo (i.v.) in double blind manner.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
CLR325
Intervention Description
CLR325 Concentrate for solution for infusion
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Normal saline
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Patients With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death
Description
Analysis of absolute and relative frequencies for treatment emergent Adverse Event (AE), Serious Adverse Event (SAE) and Deaths by primary System Organ Class (SOC) in each treatment arm to demonstrate that CLR325 is safe for the treatment of chronic stable heart-failure patients through the monitoring of relevant clinical and laboratory safety parameters.
Time Frame
Day 1 to 28
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to 18 Hours (AUC0-18hr)
Description
AUC0-18hr is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to 18 hours after the start of CLR325 infusion. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, and 18 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From From Time Zero to 28 Hours (AUC0-28hrs)
Description
AUC0-28hr is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to 28 hours after the start of CLR325 infusion. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity (AUCinf)
Description
AUCinf is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast)
Description
AUClast is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325: Clearance From Plasma (CL) Following Drug Administration
Description
CL is the systemic (or total body) clearance from plasma following CLR325 infusion. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration Following Drug Administration at Steady State (Cmax,ss)
Description
Cmax,ss is the observed maximum plasma concentration following drug administration at steady state. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Terminal Elimination Half-life (T1/2)
Description
T^1/2 is the elimination half-life associated with the terminal slope of a semi logarithmic concentration-time curve. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Time to Reach the Maximum Concentration After Drug Administration (TMax)
Description
Tmax is the time to reach maximum plasma concentration after single dose administration. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325: Volume of Distribution at Steady State Following Intravenous Administration (Vss)
Description
Vss is the volume of distribution at steady state following intravenous administration. PK parameters were calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0, 0.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, and 28 hours post start of CLR325 infusion on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Amount of Drug (or Defined Metabolite) Excreted Into the Urine From Time (Ae 0-28 Hours)
Description
Ae 0-28 hours is the amount of drug (or defined metabolite) excreted into the urine from time zero to 28 hours after the start of CLR325 infusion. The urine PK parameters were measured using an non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0-28 hours on Day 1
Title
Pharmacokinetic of CLR325 and CQJ295: Renal Clearance From Plasma (CLr) Following Drug Administration
Description
CLr is the renal clearance from urine following CLR325 infusion. The urine PK parameters were measured using an non-compartmental methods. Only descriptive analysis performed.
Time Frame
0-28 hours on Day 1
Title
Number of Patients With Increase in Anti-CLR325 and Anti-apelin Antibodies in Serum
Description
Anti-CLR325 anti-apelin antibodies in serum were analyzed predose, Day 10 and Day 28 to determine the immunogenicity of an 18-hour i.v. infusion of CLR325 in heart failure patients.
Time Frame
Baseline (BL), Day 10 (D10) and Day 28 (D28)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: Male and female patients >18 years of age Body weight between 50 kg and 140 kg Cardiac ejection fraction of ≤ 45% assessed within the last 6 months For PA catheter cohorts, patients who are planned to have a clinically indicated pulmonary artery catheter in place prior to randomization In the opinion of the investigator, heart failure patients who do not require a change in their dose of acetylcholinesterase (ACE), angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), β-blocker, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, or diuretic for 24 h after randomization. At Baseline, vital signs (systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate) assessment in the supine position after the subject has rested for at least five minutes. Key Exclusion Criteria: Impaired renal function as indicated by clinically significant abnormal creatinine values (Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 30 mL/min/1.73m2 calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study (MDRD) equation) History of chronic hepatitis of any non-cardiac etiology History of any active or clinically significant cardiac tachyarrhythmia (such as recurrent atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response within the last year) and patients with chronic atrial fibrillation with a pulse rate ≤ 100 bpm Patients who received an i.v. infusion of a cardiac inotrope (e.g., dobutamine or milrinone) in the last 24 h prior to randomization Patients with any significant change in their dose of their ACE, ARB, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, diuretic, or β-blocker within the last 12 h Patients with known significant valvular heart diseases indicated by the following: severe aortic stenosis (aortic valve area < 1.0 cm2 or peak gradient > 50 mm Hg as determined by echocardiography) severe mitral stenosis History of acute coronary syndrome within the last 60 days as determined by both clinical and enzymatic criteria For echocardiography-based cohorts only, patients admitted to an inpatient setting for acute decompensated heart failure within the last 30 days For PA catheter cohorts, patients with a pulmonary capillary wedge pressure of <10 mm Hg at Baseline. For echocardiographic cohorts, patients with a lateral E/E' ratio of < 7 on their baseline echocardiogram. For patients in whom a lateral E/E' ratio cannot be determined (e.g., patients in atrial fibrillation), a central venous pressure of < 5 mm Hg on baseline echocardiogram as determined by inferior vena cava criteria.
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
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60611
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Saint Louis
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63110
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cleveland
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
44195
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19104
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Tacoma
State/Province
Washington
ZIP/Postal Code
98405
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Aalst
ZIP/Postal Code
9300
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Regensburg
State/Province
Bavaria
ZIP/Postal Code
93053
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Greifswald
ZIP/Postal Code
17475
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Amsterdam
ZIP/Postal Code
1081 HV
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Singapore
ZIP/Postal Code
169609
Country
Singapore

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
Links:
URL
https://www.novctrd.com/ctrdweb/patientsummary/patientsummaries?patientSummaryId=476
Description
A Plain Language Trial Summary is available on novartisclinicatrials.com

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