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Volanesorsen Early Access Program for Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Primary Purpose

Familial Chylomicronemia

Status
No longer available
Phase
Locations
Study Type
Expanded Access
Intervention
Volanesorsen
Sponsored by
Akcea Therapeutics
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About this trial

This is an expanded access trial for Familial Chylomicronemia focused on measuring Familial Chylomicronemia, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Familial Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1, Hyperchylomicronemia, Familial, Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Familial, Hyperlipidemias, Dyslipidemias, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Metabolic Diseases, Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Genetic Diseases, Inborn

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All Sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who participated in the APPROACH Open Label trial, must have completed the open label extension trial for volanesorsen for a length of time consistent with the study protocol (≥ 1 year). Patients in the APPROACH open Label trial for less than a year require approval from Akcea to participate in the EAP. Patients who did not participate in the APPROACH open label trial require approval from Akcea for entry into EAP.
  • Patients not participating in the APPROACH open label trial must have a diagnosis of FCS as determined by the participating physician, as outlined in the Volanesorsen EAP protocol. Akcea will review each application to determine eligibility.
  • Male patients and female patients of childbearing potential must continue to use appropriate contraception with their partners, or refrain from sexual activity

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have any new conditions or worsening of existing conditions which in the opinion of the Physician would make the patient unsuitable for treatment with volanesorsen.
  • Volanesorsen naïve patients with baseline platelet values ≤ 140,000/mm3
  • Patients not willing to adhere to mandatory blood draws for platelet monitoring
  • Patients who in the opinion of Akcea's medical team, are not eligible candidates for volanesorsen therapy.
  • Any patient who plans to or becomes pregnant.
  • Any patient who was withdrawn from the APPROACH open label study due to a serious adverse event related to volanesorsen therapy.

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    First Posted
    May 21, 2018
    Last Updated
    September 10, 2021
    Sponsor
    Akcea Therapeutics
    Collaborators
    CaligorRx, Inc.
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT03544060
    Brief Title
    Volanesorsen Early Access Program for Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
    Official Title
    Volanesorsen (ISIS 304801) Early Access Program for Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
    Study Type
    Expanded Access

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    September 2021
    Overall Recruitment Status
    No longer available
    Study Start Date
    undefined (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    undefined (undefined)
    Study Completion Date
    undefined (undefined)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Akcea Therapeutics
    Collaborators
    CaligorRx, Inc.

    4. Oversight

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    The purpose of this program is to provide expanded access to volanesorsen for up to 100 Patients with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS).
    Detailed Description
    The Program is intended to provide expanded access to volanesorsen for eligible patients with FCS who have limited or no available treatment options.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Familial Chylomicronemia
    Keywords
    Familial Chylomicronemia, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Familial Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1, Hyperchylomicronemia, Familial, Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Familial, Hyperlipidemias, Dyslipidemias, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Metabolic Diseases, Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Genetic Diseases, Inborn

    7. Study Design

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Volanesorsen
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    Waylivra
    Intervention Description
    Volanesorsen administered by subcutaneous (SC) injections in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Patients who participated in the APPROACH Open Label trial, must have completed the open label extension trial for volanesorsen for a length of time consistent with the study protocol (≥ 1 year). Patients in the APPROACH open Label trial for less than a year require approval from Akcea to participate in the EAP. Patients who did not participate in the APPROACH open label trial require approval from Akcea for entry into EAP. Patients not participating in the APPROACH open label trial must have a diagnosis of FCS as determined by the participating physician, as outlined in the Volanesorsen EAP protocol. Akcea will review each application to determine eligibility. Male patients and female patients of childbearing potential must continue to use appropriate contraception with their partners, or refrain from sexual activity Exclusion Criteria: Patients who have any new conditions or worsening of existing conditions which in the opinion of the Physician would make the patient unsuitable for treatment with volanesorsen. Volanesorsen naïve patients with baseline platelet values ≤ 140,000/mm3 Patients not willing to adhere to mandatory blood draws for platelet monitoring Patients who in the opinion of Akcea's medical team, are not eligible candidates for volanesorsen therapy. Any patient who plans to or becomes pregnant. Any patient who was withdrawn from the APPROACH open label study due to a serious adverse event related to volanesorsen therapy.

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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