RecruitingPhase 2NCT04901936
A Study of Pegcetacoplan in Pediatric Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
An Open Label, Single-Arm, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Biologic Activity of Pegcetacoplan in Pediatric Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Sponsor
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Enrollment
12 participants
Start Date
Feb 4, 2021
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and biological activity (how the investigational medication is processed by the body) of pegcetacoplan in 12-17 year-olds (adolescents) who have paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
Eligibility
Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 17 Years
Inclusion Criteria7
- Are 12-17 years old at the time of screening
- Weigh at least 20 kg (approx. 44 lbs)
- Have the diagnosis of PNH, confirmed by high-sensitivity flow cytometry (granulocyte or monocyte clone >10%)
- EITHER:
- Not being treated with an approved complement inhibitor (eculizumab or ravulizumab) prior to start of pegcetacoplan dosing, AND have hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia is defined as hemoglobin (Hb) less than the lower limit of normal (Hb < LLN) and LDH >1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN); OR
- Currently receiving treatment with an approved complement inhibitor (eculizumab or ravulizumab) AND have evidence of ongoing anemia. Ongoing anemia is defined as Hb < LLN and ARC > ULN
- Have a platelet count >75,000/mm3 and an absolute neutrophil count >1000/mm3
Exclusion Criteria4
- Are an adult, 18 years of age or older, with PNH
- Known or suspected hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)
- History of hereditary complement deficiency, bone marrow transplant, or meningococcal disease (meningitis, bacteremia or septicemia)
- Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding
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Interventions
DRUGPegcetacoplan
Complement (C3) inhibitor
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NCT04901936