Main objective:To assess the efficacy of ravulizumab compared with placebo in the treatment of gMG based on the improvement in the Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) profile.Secondary objectives:• To assess the efficacy of…
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline in MG-ADL total score in week 26 of the randomized
controlled period.
Secondary outcome
• Change from Baseline in QMG total score in week 26.
• Change from Baseline in the Revised 15 Component Myasthenia Gravis Quality of
Life (MG-QoL15r) score at Week 26.
• Change from Baseline in Neuro-QOL Fatigue score at Week 26.
• Improvement of at least 3 points in the MG-ADL total score from Baseline at
Week 26.
• Improvement of at least 5 points in the QMG total score from Baseline at Week
26.
Background summary
Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is a rare disorder, which based on studies
conducted in Europe, has an estimated prevalence between 145 to 278 per million
inhabitants. Patients with gMG suffer from a devastating inflammatory
neuromuscular disorder with limited therapeutic options.
Generalized myasthenia gravis patients differ from the ocular myasthenia gravis
(MG) population in that neuromuscular inflammation and the resultant clinical
findings are not just limited to the ocular muscles, but involve all voluntary
muscle groups: the bulbar, respiratory, head, neck, trunk, or peripheral
muscles with or without involvement of the eyes. Profound weakness and
devastating consequences, including slurred speech, dysarthria, dysphagia,
disorienting vision, shortness of breath (both with activity and at rest),
weakness of the upper and lower extremities, impaired mobility, marked
reductions in the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), extreme
fatigue, and episodes of pulmonary failure requiring mechanical ventilation are
hallmarks of gMG. Compared with patients with isolated ocular MG, patients with
gMG have a greater incidence of morbidities and a higher burden of disease.
Hospitalizations for gMG exacerbations are common, with the need for
respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation secondary to respiratory
failure (eg, myasthenic crisis) and gastrointestinal tube placement for
nutritional support and prevention of dysphagia-associated aspiration. Patients
with more advanced gMG have been reported to experience increased mortality of
up to 40% at 10 years following diagnosis.
In difficult-to-control cases, patients with gMG experience unrelenting
inflammation, tissue destruction, and consequent severe morbidities including
profound muscle weakness, impaired mobility, shortness of breath, pulmonary
failure, extreme fatigue, risk for aspiration, and markedly impaired ADLs.
These patients are typically diagnosed in the prime of their adult lives, with
a median age of onset ranging from 36 to 60 years As a result of the
morbidities associated with gMG, many patients cannot work or have diminished
work-capacity, experience difficultly caring for themselves and others, and
require assistance speaking, eating, ambulating, breathing, and performing
ADLs.
The study drug is being developed to treat gMG by blocking complement
activity. In patients with gMG, abnormal complement activity is present, which
causes damage to the structures in the body that are responsible for
neuromuscular transmission. Ravulizumab IV has been previously tested in
patients with other rare diseases called Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
(PNH) and atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS). These diseases are also
caused by abnormal complement activity. However, this study will be the first
to test ravulizumab in patients with gMG.
Study objective
Main objective:
To assess the efficacy of ravulizumab compared with placebo in the treatment of
gMG based on the improvement in the Myasthenia Gravis-
Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) profile.
Secondary objectives:
• To assess the efficacy of ravulizumab compared with placebo in the treatment
of gMG based on the improvement in the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG)
total score.
• To assess the efficacy of ravulizumab compared with placebo in the treatment
of gMG based on the improvement in quality of life measures.
• To assess the efficacy of ravulizumab compared with placebo in the treatment
of gMG based on other efficacy endpoints.
Study design
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group,
placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of
ravulizumab for the treatment in patients with gMG.
Intervention
Approximately 160 eligible patients will be stratified by region (North
America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Japan) and randomized 1:1 to 1 of 2
treatment groups: (1) ravulizumab infusion or (2) placebo infusion.
Study burden and risks
For full details see table 1 in the protocol (schedule of assessments) page
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The patient participation in this study will last approximately2.5 years.
During this time the patient will visit the hospital approximately 25
times. The visits will take about 2-4 hours.
During these visits the following tests and procedures will take place:
- physical examinations will be done and questions will be asked about medical
history.
- ECGs will be done
- weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, heartbeat will be measured
- blood and urine sampling will be taken.
- The research physician will also test female pa rticipants of childbearing
potential for pregnancy.
- Subjects need to complete several questionnaires
Possible side effects that are already known are described in the IB and
patient information letter.
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Age
Inclusion criteria
1. Male and female patients must be aged >= 18 years of age at the time of
signing the informed consent
2. Diagnosed with MG at least 6 months (180 days) prior to the date of the
Screening Visit
3. Confirmation of eligibility by:
a. Positive serologic test for anti-AChR Abs as confirmed at screening, and
b. One of the following (either historical or during screening):
• Abnormal neuromuscular transmission test demonstrated by single-fiber
electromyography or repetitive nerve stimulation
• Positive anticholinesterase test (eg, edrophonium chloride test)
• Demonstrated improvement in MG signs on oral cholinesterase inhibitors, as
assessed by the treating physician
4. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Clinical Classification Class II to
IV at screening
5. MG-ADL profile must be >= 6 at screening and randomization (Day 1)
6. Patients receiving treatment with any of the following must have been
receiving treatment and on a stable dose for the time periods specified below
prior to the date of the Screening Visit:
• Azathioprine (AZA): Must have been on AZA for >= 6 months (180 days) and have
been on a stable dose for >= 2 months (60 days)
• Immunosuppressive therapies (ie, mycophenolate mofetil [MMF], methotrexate
[MTX], cyclosporine [CYC], tacrolimus [TAC], or cyclophosphamide [CY]), must
have been on the IST for >= 3 months (90 days) and have been on a stable dose
for >= 1 month (30 days)
• Oral corticosteroids, must have been on a stable dose for >= 4 weeks (28 days)
• A cholinesterase inhibitor, at the time of the Screening Visit, must have
been on a stable dose for >= 2 weeks (14 days)
7. To reduce the risk of meningococcal infection (N meningitidis), all patients
must be vaccinated against meningococcal infections within the 3 years prior
to, or at the time of, initiating study drug. Patients who initiate study drug
treatment less than 2 weeks after receiving a meningococcal vaccine must
receive treatment with appropriate prophylactic antibiotics until 2 weeks after
vaccination
8. Body weight >= 40 kg at the time of screening
9. Patients of childbearing potential and patients with partners of
childbearing potential must follow protocol-specified contraception guidance
for avoiding pregnancy while on treatment and for 8 months after last dose of
study drug
10. Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with
the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and
in the protocol
Exclusion criteria
1. Any active or untreated thymoma or history of thymic carcinoma or thymic
malignancy
Note: Treated patients with history of thymoma other than thymic carcinoma
corresponding to clinical stage 1 and 2 with no evidence of recurrence as
defined by a recent negative imaging study (CT scan with IV contrast or MRI
scan within 6 months of randomization) are eligible for enrollment.
2. History of thymectomy, thymomectomy, or any thymic surgery within the 12
months prior to screening
3. History of hypersensitivity to any ingredient contained in the study drug,
including hypersensitivity to murine proteins
4. History of N meningitidis infection
5. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (evidenced by HIV-1 or HIV-2
antibody titer)
6. Known medical or psychological condition(s) or risk factor that, in the
opinion of the Investigator, might interfere with the patient*s full
participation in the study, pose any additional risk for the patient, or
confound the assessment of the patient or outcome of the study
7. History of hospitalization for >= 24 hours, for any reason, within the 4
weeks (28 days) prior to screening
8. Clinical features that, in the opinion of the Investigator, consistent with
MG crisis/exacerbation or Clinical Deterioration, at the time of the Screening
Visit or at any time prior to randomization
9. Female patients who plan to become pregnant or are currently pregnant or
breastfeeding
10. Female patients who have a positive pregnancy test result at screening or
on Day 1
11. Use of the following within the time period specified below:
• IVIg within the 4 weeks (28 days) prior to randomization (Day 1)
• Use of PE within the 4 weeks (28 days) prior to randomization (Day 1)
• Use of rituximab within the 6 months (180 days) prior to screening
12. Patients who have received previous treatment with complement-inhibitors
(eg, eculizumab)
13. Participation in another interventional treatment study or use of any
experimental therapy within 30 days before initiation of study drug on Day 1 in
this study or within 5 half-lives of the study drug, whichever is greater
14. History of unexplained infections
15. Active systemic bacterial, viral, or fungal infection within 14 days prior
to study drug administration on Day 1
16. Presence of fever >= 38°C (100.4°F) within 7 days prior to study drug
administration on Day 1
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Register | ID |
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EudraCT | EUCTR2018-003243-39-NL |
CCMO | NL69039.018.19 |