RecruitingPhase 1NCT06613360

A Study of CLN-978, a Subcutaneously Administered CD19-directed T Cell Engager, in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A Phase 1b, Open-label, Pilot Study of CLN-978 for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)


Sponsor

Cullinan Therapeutics Inc.

Enrollment

24 participants

Start Date

Jan 21, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Phase 1b, open-label study of CLN-978 administered subcutaneously in patients with Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria15

  • Diagnosis of SLE at least 24 weeks prior to Screening and meet 2019 EULAR / ACR Classification Criteria at screening.
  • Presence of one or more of the following autoantibodies documented during screening or in the previous 12 months before screening: positive anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) test (≥1:80); anti dsDNA above the upper limit of normal (ULN); anti-Sm above the ULN.
  • Active SLE disease, as demonstrated by a SLEDAI total score ≥6 at screening.
  • Inadequate response to at least 2 of the following treatments: oral corticosteroid, antimalarials, conventional immunosuppressants, or biologics. At least one of the failed treatments should be an immunosuppressive or biologic standard-of care agent.
  • If on corticosteroid and/or antimalarial, the dose must be stable prior to day 1.
  • Laboratory parameters including the following:
  • Absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) ≥0.5 x 109/L
  • Peripheral B cell count ≥25 cells/µL
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.0 x 109/L
  • Hemoglobin ≥8 g/dL
  • Platelet count ≥75 x 109/L.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (based on CKD-EPI formula) ≥30 mL/min/1.73m2
  • Total bilirubin ≤1.5 × ULN, except patients with confirmed Gilbert's Syndrome
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤2.5 × ULN
  • Part B only: For patients who were treated in Part A and did not experience dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) or discontinue CLN-978 treatment due to AEs are eligible for retreatment at a higher dose or longer schedule in Part B if they otherwise meet eligibility criteria and at least 90 days have passed since the last dose of CLN-978.

Exclusion Criteria16

  • Active inflammatory disease other than SLE. Thyroiditis or secondary Sjogren's syndrome is allowed.
  • Considered at high risk for thrombosis.
  • Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, and/or urine protein/creatinine \>3 mg/mg (339 mg/mmol).
  • Active severe neuropsychiatric/CNS manifestations of SLE.
  • Evidence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C (HCV) infection, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), or cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
  • History of splenectomy.
  • Prior treatment with the following:
  • Cellular or gene therapy product directed at any target.
  • Investigational therapy within 30 days or 5 drug-elimination half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1.
  • Any anti-CD19 or anti-CD20 therapy less than 3 months prior to Day 1.
  • Non-biologic DMARD within 14 days prior to Day 1.
  • Cyclophosphamide within 1 month or a biologic immunomodulating therapy during 2 months prior to Day 1.
  • Live or attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to screening or during screening.
  • Active, clinically significant bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial, parasitic, or other infection, including SARS-CoV-2 infection, within 14 days before Day 1.
  • Active or latent tuberculosis (TB) evidenced by a positive or indeterminant Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA), unless the patient has documented previous completion of TB treatment and no current clinical indication of TB.
  • Any condition for which, in the opinion of the Investigator and/or Sponsor, would not be in the best interest of the patient to participate in the study or that could prevent, limit, or confound any protocol-defined assessment.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

DRUGCLN-978

Specified dose on specified days


Locations(15)

Cullinan Investigative Site

Avondale, Arizona, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Orlando, Florida, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

New York, New York, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Rochester, New York, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Plano, Texas, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Webster, Texas, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Cullinan Investigative Site

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Cullinan Investigative Site

Victoria Park, Australia

Arensia Research Clinic

Sofia, Bulgaria

Arensia Research Clinic

Tbilisi, Georgia

Arensia Research Clinic

Chisinau, Moldova

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT06613360


Related Trials