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To Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Oral AL01211 in Healthy Volunteers

Primary Purpose

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Australia
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
AL01211 or Placebo (Part A)
AL01211 or Placebo (Part B)
Sponsored by
AceLink Therapeutics, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 55 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

For Part A (SAD) and Part B (MAD)

To be eligible for the study, participants must meet all of the following inclusion criteria:

  1. Healthy male or female volunteers, between 18 and 55 years of age
  2. Participants in good health as determined by medical history, physical examination, vital signs, ECG, and clinical laboratory tests.
  3. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20.0 and 34.9 kg/m2 (inclusive).
  4. Participants who smoke no more than 2 cigarettes per day or equivalent per week (includes e-cigarettes) can be included in the study but must be willing to abstain from smoking during confinement periods.
  5. Participants must have no relevant dietary restrictions,
  6. Females must be non-pregnant and non-lactating, and must use an acceptable, highly effective double contraception from Screening until at least 30 days have passed since study drug administration , including the follow-up period. Double contraception is defined as a condom AND one other form of the following:

    • Established hormonal contraception (oral contraceptive pills [OCPs], long-acting implantable hormones, and injectable hormones) for at least 1 month prior to Screening
    • A vaginal ring or an intrauterine device [IUD]
    • Documented evidence of surgical sterilization at least 6 months prior to Screening (e.g., tubal occlusion, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy) for women or vasectomy at least 90 days prior to Screening for men (with appropriate post-vasectomy documentation of the absence of sperm in semen), provided the male partner is a sole partner.
    • 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/mL at Screening for amenorrhoeic female participants. Females who are abstinent from heterosexual intercourse will also be eligible.

    Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are not considered highly effective methods of birth control. Participant complete abstinence for the duration of the study and for 1 month after the last study treatment is acceptable.

    Female participants who exclusively are in same sex relationships are not required to use contraception.

    - Males must be surgically sterile (> 90 days since vasectomy with no viable sperm), abstinent, or if engaged in sexual relations with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP), the participant and his partner must be surgically sterile (e.g., tubal occlusion, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral oophorectomy) or using an acceptable, highly effective contraceptive method from Screening until at least 90 days have passed since study drug administration, including the follow-up period. Acceptable methods of contraception include the use of condoms and the use of an effective contraceptive for the female partner that includes: OCPs, long-acting implantable hormones, injectable hormones, a vaginal ring, or an IUD. Participants with same sex partners (abstinence from penile-vaginal intercourse) are eligible when this is their preferred and usual lifestyle.

    WOCBP must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and Day -1 and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests as required throughout the study.

    Males must not donate sperm for at least 90 days after the last dose of AL01211.

  7. Participants must have the ability and willingness to attend the necessary visits to the CRU.
  8. Must sign an informed consent form (ICF) indicating that they understand the purpose of, and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

For Part A (SAD) and Part B (MAD)

A participant who meets any of the following exclusion criteria must be excluded from the study:

  1. Any concomitant disease, condition, or treatment that could interfere with the conduct of the study,.
  2. History or symptoms of significant psychiatric disease,
  3. History or evidence of significant hepatic or renal disease or impairment, including clinically significant abnormalities in laboratory test results (including complete blood count, chemistry panel including kidney panel and liver function tests, and urinalysis).
  4. Evidence of an active or suspected cancer or a history of malignancy for at least 5 years, except for: nonmelanoma skin cancer considered cured, curatively treated localized prostate cancer, or other in situ cancer.
  5. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to AL01211 or excipient contained in the drug formulation.
  6. Uncontrolled hypertension of > 140/90 mm Hg despite optimal therapy.
  7. Any of the following abnormal ECG findings at Screening:

    • PR interval > 210 ms or < 120 ms
    • QRS interval > 120 ms
    • QTcF interval > 450 ms
    • ST segment elevation or depression considered to be clinically significant
  8. Any hepatic laboratory abnormality > 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range (ULN), including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), or alkaline phosphatase (ALP).
  9. Impaired renal function as determined by the Investigator, based on an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 90mL/min/1.73 m2 at Screening.
  10. Pregnant or lactating at Screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study, including up to 30 days after study drug administration (for female participants) or up to 90 days after study drug administration (for female partners of male participants).
  11. Fever or symptomatic viral or bacterial infection at time of Screening. Testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection will be performed in accordance with local guidelines (health authorities, Institutional Review Boards/Independent Ethics Committees, and study centre policies) and at the discretion of the Investigator, if required.
  12. Participants who have received live vaccines or attenuated vaccines within 1 month before dosing. Participants may receive vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 at the discretion of the Investigator as soon as they are eligible, and a vaccine is available.
  13. The participant has, according to World Health Organization (WHO) Grading, a cortical cataract greater than one-quarter of the lens circumference (Grade cortical cataract-2 [COR-2]) or a posterior subcapsular cataract > 2mm (Grade posterior subcapsular cataract-2 [PSC-2]). Participants with nuclear cataracts will not be excluded.
  14. The participant is currently receiving, or has received within the past month, potentially cataractogenic medications, including a chronic regimen (more frequently than every 2 weeks) of any route of corticosteroids (limited to medium and high-potency topical steroids; intranasal steroids are acceptable) or any medication that may cause cataract (such as phenothiazines and miotics, amiodarone, allopurinol, and phenytoin), according to the Prescribing Information.
  15. Positive test for hepatitis C antibody (HCV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody at Screening.
  16. Participants with a positive toxicology screening panel (urine test including qualitative identification of barbiturates, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opiates and cocaine), or alcohol breath test.
  17. Participants with a history of substance abuse or dependency or history of recreational intravenous (IV) drug use over the last 5 years (by self-declaration)
  18. Regular alcohol consumption defined as >21 alcohol units per week (where 1 unit = 284mL of beer, 25mL of 40% spirit, or a 125mL glass of wine). Participant is unwilling to abstain from alcohol beginning 48 hours prior to admission to the CRU until completion of the primary Follow-up visit. (Part A [except Cohort A3]: Day 7; Part A [Cohort A3]: Day 35; Part B: Day 21).
  19. Use of any IP or investigational medical device within 30 days prior to Screening, or 5 half-lives of the product (whichever is the longest) or participation in more than four investigational drug studies within 1 year prior to screening.
  20. Use of any prescription medications (other than hormonal contraception: OCPs, long-acting implantable hormones, injectable hormones, a vaginal ring or an IUD), over the-counter (OTC) medication, herbal remedies, supplements or vitamins 2 weeks prior to dosing and during the course of the study without prior approval of the Investigator and MM. Simple analgesia (paracetamol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID]) may be permitted at the discretion of the Investigator.
  21. History of anaphylaxis or other severe allergy to any drug, food, toxin, or other exposure.

Sites / Locations

  • Nucleus Network

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Part A Healthy volunteers: Single ascending doses

Part B Healthy Volunteers Multiple ascending doses

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To assess the safety and tolerability measures of AL01211 through Adverse Events/Serious Adverse Events in healthy adult participants
Number of participants with treatment related adverse events as assessed through CTCAE v5.0

Secondary Outcome Measures

To assess the pharmacokinetics of AL01211 in healthy adult participants
The following parameters are used for pharmacokinetics: AUC0-last, AUC0-24h
Measurement of glucosylceramide in plasma and urine following oral dosing of AL01211
Change in glucosylceramide levels
Measurement of monosialodihexosylganglioside in plasma and urine following oral dosing of AL01211
Change in monosialodihexosylganglioside levels

Full Information

First Posted
May 18, 2021
Last Updated
October 12, 2022
Sponsor
AceLink Therapeutics, Inc.
Collaborators
Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04908462
Brief Title
To Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Oral AL01211 in Healthy Volunteers
Official Title
A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose in Healthy Volunteers and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Subjects Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Oral AL01211
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 8, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
June 20, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 20, 2022 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
AceLink Therapeutics, Inc.
Collaborators
Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited

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
The study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of Oral AL01211 in healthy volunteers
Detailed Description
This study is a Phase 1, first in human (FIH), randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of AL01211 in healthy adult participants The study consists of two parts: Part A will investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of AL01211 in a single ascending dose escalation study in approximately 40 healthy adult participants. Part B will investigate the safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of AL01211 in a multiple ascending dose escalation study in approximately 40 healthy adult volunteers.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Sequential Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
69 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Part A Healthy volunteers: Single ascending doses
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Part B Healthy Volunteers Multiple ascending doses
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
AL01211 or Placebo (Part A)
Intervention Description
Five dose groups with doses ranging from 2mg to 60 mg
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
AL01211 or Placebo (Part B)
Intervention Description
Five dose groups with doses ranging from 2-60 mg daily. Each separate dose given for 14 days
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To assess the safety and tolerability measures of AL01211 through Adverse Events/Serious Adverse Events in healthy adult participants
Description
Number of participants with treatment related adverse events as assessed through CTCAE v5.0
Time Frame
Baseline to End of the Treatment assessed up to an average of 90 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To assess the pharmacokinetics of AL01211 in healthy adult participants
Description
The following parameters are used for pharmacokinetics: AUC0-last, AUC0-24h
Time Frame
Baseline to End of the Treatment assessed up to an average of 56 days
Title
Measurement of glucosylceramide in plasma and urine following oral dosing of AL01211
Description
Change in glucosylceramide levels
Time Frame
Baseline to End of the Treatment assessed up to an average of 56 days
Title
Measurement of monosialodihexosylganglioside in plasma and urine following oral dosing of AL01211
Description
Change in monosialodihexosylganglioside levels
Time Frame
Baseline to End of the Treatment assessed up to an average of 56 days

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For Part A (SAD) and Part B (MAD) To be eligible for the study, participants must meet all of the following inclusion criteria: Healthy male or female volunteers, between 18 and 55 years of age Participants in good health as determined by medical history, physical examination, vital signs, ECG, and clinical laboratory tests. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20.0 and 34.9 kg/m2 (inclusive). Participants who smoke no more than 2 cigarettes per day or equivalent per week (includes e-cigarettes) can be included in the study but must be willing to abstain from smoking during confinement periods. Participants must have no relevant dietary restrictions, Females must be non-pregnant and non-lactating, and must use an acceptable, highly effective double contraception from Screening until at least 30 days have passed since study drug administration , including the follow-up period. Double contraception is defined as a condom AND one other form of the following: Established hormonal contraception (oral contraceptive pills [OCPs], long-acting implantable hormones, and injectable hormones) for at least 1 month prior to Screening A vaginal ring or an intrauterine device [IUD] Documented evidence of surgical sterilization at least 6 months prior to Screening (e.g., tubal occlusion, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy) for women or vasectomy at least 90 days prior to Screening for men (with appropriate post-vasectomy documentation of the absence of sperm in semen), provided the male partner is a sole partner. 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/mL at Screening for amenorrhoeic female participants. Females who are abstinent from heterosexual intercourse will also be eligible. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are not considered highly effective methods of birth control. Participant complete abstinence for the duration of the study and for 1 month after the last study treatment is acceptable. Female participants who exclusively are in same sex relationships are not required to use contraception. - Males must be surgically sterile (> 90 days since vasectomy with no viable sperm), abstinent, or if engaged in sexual relations with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP), the participant and his partner must be surgically sterile (e.g., tubal occlusion, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral oophorectomy) or using an acceptable, highly effective contraceptive method from Screening until at least 90 days have passed since study drug administration, including the follow-up period. Acceptable methods of contraception include the use of condoms and the use of an effective contraceptive for the female partner that includes: OCPs, long-acting implantable hormones, injectable hormones, a vaginal ring, or an IUD. Participants with same sex partners (abstinence from penile-vaginal intercourse) are eligible when this is their preferred and usual lifestyle. WOCBP must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and Day -1 and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests as required throughout the study. Males must not donate sperm for at least 90 days after the last dose of AL01211. Participants must have the ability and willingness to attend the necessary visits to the CRU. Must sign an informed consent form (ICF) indicating that they understand the purpose of, and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: For Part A (SAD) and Part B (MAD) A participant who meets any of the following exclusion criteria must be excluded from the study: Any concomitant disease, condition, or treatment that could interfere with the conduct of the study,. History or symptoms of significant psychiatric disease, History or evidence of significant hepatic or renal disease or impairment, including clinically significant abnormalities in laboratory test results (including complete blood count, chemistry panel including kidney panel and liver function tests, and urinalysis). Evidence of an active or suspected cancer or a history of malignancy for at least 5 years, except for: nonmelanoma skin cancer considered cured, curatively treated localized prostate cancer, or other in situ cancer. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to AL01211 or excipient contained in the drug formulation. Uncontrolled hypertension of > 140/90 mm Hg despite optimal therapy. Any of the following abnormal ECG findings at Screening: PR interval > 210 ms or < 120 ms QRS interval > 120 ms QTcF interval > 450 ms ST segment elevation or depression considered to be clinically significant Any hepatic laboratory abnormality > 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range (ULN), including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), or alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Impaired renal function as determined by the Investigator, based on an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 90mL/min/1.73 m2 at Screening. Pregnant or lactating at Screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study, including up to 30 days after study drug administration (for female participants) or up to 90 days after study drug administration (for female partners of male participants). Fever or symptomatic viral or bacterial infection at time of Screening. Testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection will be performed in accordance with local guidelines (health authorities, Institutional Review Boards/Independent Ethics Committees, and study centre policies) and at the discretion of the Investigator, if required. Participants who have received live vaccines or attenuated vaccines within 1 month before dosing. Participants may receive vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 at the discretion of the Investigator as soon as they are eligible, and a vaccine is available. The participant has, according to World Health Organization (WHO) Grading, a cortical cataract greater than one-quarter of the lens circumference (Grade cortical cataract-2 [COR-2]) or a posterior subcapsular cataract > 2mm (Grade posterior subcapsular cataract-2 [PSC-2]). Participants with nuclear cataracts will not be excluded. The participant is currently receiving, or has received within the past month, potentially cataractogenic medications, including a chronic regimen (more frequently than every 2 weeks) of any route of corticosteroids (limited to medium and high-potency topical steroids; intranasal steroids are acceptable) or any medication that may cause cataract (such as phenothiazines and miotics, amiodarone, allopurinol, and phenytoin), according to the Prescribing Information. Positive test for hepatitis C antibody (HCV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody at Screening. Participants with a positive toxicology screening panel (urine test including qualitative identification of barbiturates, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opiates and cocaine), or alcohol breath test. Participants with a history of substance abuse or dependency or history of recreational intravenous (IV) drug use over the last 5 years (by self-declaration) Regular alcohol consumption defined as >21 alcohol units per week (where 1 unit = 284mL of beer, 25mL of 40% spirit, or a 125mL glass of wine). Participant is unwilling to abstain from alcohol beginning 48 hours prior to admission to the CRU until completion of the primary Follow-up visit. (Part A [except Cohort A3]: Day 7; Part A [Cohort A3]: Day 35; Part B: Day 21). Use of any IP or investigational medical device within 30 days prior to Screening, or 5 half-lives of the product (whichever is the longest) or participation in more than four investigational drug studies within 1 year prior to screening. Use of any prescription medications (other than hormonal contraception: OCPs, long-acting implantable hormones, injectable hormones, a vaginal ring or an IUD), over the-counter (OTC) medication, herbal remedies, supplements or vitamins 2 weeks prior to dosing and during the course of the study without prior approval of the Investigator and MM. Simple analgesia (paracetamol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID]) may be permitted at the discretion of the Investigator. History of anaphylaxis or other severe allergy to any drug, food, toxin, or other exposure.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Philip Ryan, MBBS, FRACP
Organizational Affiliation
Nucleus Network Pty Ltd.
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Nucleus Network
City
Melbourne
State/Province
Victoria
ZIP/Postal Code
3004
Country
Australia

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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