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NCT Number: NCT03659916

Long Term Safety & Efficacy Study Evaluating The Effect of A4250 in Children With PFIC

Open-label extension study to evaluate long-term safety and persistence of effect of A4250 in children with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC).

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Key information

Age range

0 month–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Cohort 1:

  • Completion of the 24-week Treatment Period of Study A4250-005 or withdrawn from Study A4250-005 due to patient/caregiver judgment of intolerable symptoms after completing at least 12 weeks of treatment. Patients who withdrew from Study A4250-005 due to a study drug related adverse event were not eligible.
  • Signed informed consent and assent as appropriate
  • Patients expected to have a consistent caregiver for the duration of the study
  • Caregivers (and age appropriate patients) must be willing and able to use an eDiary device as required by the study

Inclusion criteria

Cohort 2:

  • A male or female patient of any age, with a clinical diagnosis of PFIC, including episodic forms (i.e., benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis [BRIC]), and with a body weight ≥5 kg at Visit S-1.
  • Patient must have clinical genetic confirmation of PFIC
  • Patients with PFIC, excluding BRIC, must have elevated serum bile acid concentration,specifically measured to be ≥100 μmol/L, taken as the average of 2 samples at least 7 days apart (Visits S-1 and S-2) prior to the Screening/Inclusion Visit (Visit 1).
  • Patients with PFIC, excluding BRIC, must have history of significant pruritus and a caregiver-reported observed scratching or patient-reported itching (for patients >18 with no caregiver-reported observed scratching) in the eDiary average of ≥2 (on 0 to 4 scale) in the 2 weeks prior to the Screening/Inclusion Visit (Visit 1).
  • Patients with episodic forms of PFIC (i.e., BRIC) must have an emerging flare characterized by clinically significant pruritus and elevated serum bile acid levels/cholestasis as judged by the investigator.
  • Patient and/or legal guardian must sign informed consent (and assent) as appropriate. Patients who turn 18 years of age (or legal age per country) during the study will be required to re-consent in order to remain in the study.
  • Age appropriate patients are expected to have a consistent caregiver for the duration of the study
  • Caregivers and age-appropriate patients (≥8 years of age) must be willing and able to use an eDiary device as required by the study

Exclusion criteria

Cohort 1:

  • Decompensated liver disease: coagulopathy, history, or presence of clinically significant ascites, variceal hemorrhage, and/or encephalopathy
  • Sexually active males and females who are not using a reliable contraceptive method with ≤1% failure rate (such as hormonal contraception, intra-uterine device, or complete abstinence) throughout the duration of the study and 90 days thereafter
  • Patients not compliant with treatment in study A4250-005
  • Any other conditions or abnormalities which, in the opinion of the investigator or Medical Monitor, may compromise the safety of the patient, or interfere with the patient participating in or completing the study

Exclusion criteria

Cohort 2:

  • Known pathologic variations of the ABCB11 gene that have been demonstrated to result in complete absence of the BSEP protein
  • Patient with past medical history or ongoing presence of other types of liver disease including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Biliary atresia of any kind
  • Suspected or proven liver cancer or metastasis to the liver on imaging studies
  • Histopathology on liver biopsy is suggestive of alternate non-PFIC related etiology of cholestasis Note: Patients with clinically significant portal hypertension are allowed.
  • Patient with a past medical history or ongoing presence of any other disease or condition known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism (specifically bile acid metabolism), or excretion of drugs in the intestine, including but not limited to,inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Patient with past medical history or ongoing chronic (i.e., >3 months) diarrhea requiring intravenous fluid or nutritional intervention for treatment of the diarrhea and/or its sequelae.
  • Patient has a confirmed past diagnosis of infection with human immunodeficiency virus or other present and active, clinically significant, acute, or chronic infection, or past medical history of any major episode of infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with parenteral anti-infective treatment within 4 weeks of treatment start (Study Day 1) or completion of oral anti-infective treatment within 2 weeks prior to start of Screening Period.
  • Any patient with suspected or confirmed cancers except for basal cell carcinoma, and non-liver cancers treated at least 5 years prior to Screening with no evidence of recurrence.
  • Patient has had a liver transplant, or a liver transplant is planned within 6 months of the Screening/Inclusion Visit.
  • Decompensated liver disease, coagulopathy, history, or presence of clinically significant ascites, variceal hemorrhage, and/or encephalopathy
  • International normalized ratio (INR) >1.4 (the patient may be treated with Vitamin K intravenously, and if INR is ≤1.4 at resampling the patient may be included).
  • Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >10 × upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening.
  • Serum ALT >15 × ULN at any time point during the last 6 months unless an alternate etiology was confirmed for the elevation.
  • Total bilirubin >10 × ULN at Screening.
  • Patient suffers from uncontrolled, recalcitrant pruritic condition other than PFIC.

Examples include, but not limited to, refractory atopic dermatitis or other primary pruritic skin diseases.

  • Any patient who is pregnant or lactating or who is planning to become pregnant within 72 weeks of the Screening/Inclusion Visit.
  • Sexually active males and females who are not using a reliable contraceptive method with ≤1% failure rate (such as hormonal contraception, intrauterine device, or complete abstinence) throughout the duration of the study and 90 days thereafter (from signed informed consent through 90 days after last dose of study drug).
  • Patient with a past medical history of alcohol or substance abuse will be excluded. Patient must agree to refrain from illicit drug and alcohol use during the study.
  • Administration of bile acid or lipid binding resins and medications that slow gastrointestinal (GI) motility.
  • Patient has had investigational exposure to a drug, biologic agent, or medical device within 30 days prior to Screening, or 5 half-lives of the study agent, whichever is longer.
  • Any other conditions or abnormalities which, in the opinion of the investigator or Medical Monitor, may compromise the safety of the patient, or interfere with the patient participating in or completing the study.

Treatment and study plan

A4250 (odevixibat)

Drug

A4250 is a small molecule and selective inhibitor of ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT).

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Over 72-Week Using the Albireo Observer-Reported Outcome (ObsRo) Instrument (AM and PM Score)

    Time frame: Week 72

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments recorded by each participant multiplied by 100.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Serum Bile Acids at Week 72

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 72

    Blood samples for analysis of fasting total serum bile acids were drawn at specified timepoints. Participants were to fast (water intake only) for at least 4 hours prior to the collection of samples for serum bile acids. Exceptions were made for infants <12 months of age if unable to fast for the full 4 hours. Baseline for Cohort 1 placebo/odevixibat and Cohort 2 groups was defined as the average of last 2 values before the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study. Baseline for Cohort 1 odevixibat/odevixibat group was defined as average of last 2 values before the first dose of study treatment in study A4250-005 (NCT03566238).

  2. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Using the Albireo ObsRo Instrument From Weeks 0-4, 0-12, 0-22, 0-24, 0-36, 0-46, 0-48, 0-60, and 0-70 (AM and PM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 0-4, Weeks 0-12, Weeks 0-22, Weeks 0-24, Weeks 0-36, Weeks 0-46, Weeks 0-48, Weeks 0-60, and Weeks 0-70

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments by each participant multiplied by 100.

  3. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Using the Albireo ObsRo Instrument From Weeks 0-4, 0-12, 0-22, 0-24, 0-36, 0-46, 0-48, 0-60, 0-70, and 0-72 (AM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 0-4, Weeks 0-12, Weeks 0-22, Weeks 0-24, Weeks 0-36, Weeks 0-46, Weeks 0-48, Weeks 0-60, Weeks 0-70, and Weeks 0-72

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments by each participant multiplied by 100. AM score represents night-time itching/scratching and sleep disturbance.

  4. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Using the Albireo ObsRo Instrument From Weeks 0-4, 0-12, 0-22, 0-24, 0-36, 0-46, 0-48, 0-60, 0-70, and 0-72 (PM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 0-4, Weeks 0-12, Weeks 0-22, Weeks 0-24, Weeks 0-36, Weeks 0-46, Weeks 0-48, Weeks 0-60, Weeks 0-70, and Weeks 0-72

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments by each participant multiplied by 100. PM score represents daytime itching/scratching and tiredness.

  5. Change From Baseline in Serum Bile Acids at Weeks 4, 12, 22, 24, 36, 46, 48, 60, 70, 72 and Every 16 Weeks During the Optional Extension Period

    Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 4, 12, 22, 24, 36, 46, 48, 60, 70, 72, 88, 104, 120, 136, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280, 296, 312, and 328

    Blood samples for analysis of fasting total serum bile acids were drawn at specified timepoints. Participants were to fast (water intake only) for at least 4 hours prior to the collection of samples for serum bile acids. Exceptions were made for infants <12 months of age if unable to fast for the full 4 hours. Baseline for Cohort 1 placebo/odevixibat, and Cohort 2 groups was defined as the average of last 2 values before the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study. Baseline for Cohort 1 odevixibat/odevixibat group was defined as average of last 2 values before the first dose of study treatment in study A4250-005 (NCT03566238).

  6. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Using the Albireo ObsRo Instrument From Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 34-36, 44-46, 47-48, 58-60, 68-70, 71-72, and 73-76 (AM and PM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 34-36, 44-46, 47-48, 58-60, 68-70, 71-72, and 73-76

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments in the time interval recorded by each participant multiplied by 100.

  7. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Using the Albireo ObsRo Instrument (AM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 34-36, 44-46, 47-48, 58-60, 68-70, 71-72, and 73-76

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments in the time interval recorded by each participant multiplied by 100. AM score represents night-time itching/scratching and sleep disturbance.

  8. Percentage of Positive Pruritus Assessments at the Participant Level Using the Albireo ObsRo Instrument (PM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 34-36, 44-46, 47-48, 58-60, 68-70, 71-72, and 73-76

    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument. The percentage of positive pruritus assessment was calculated as the number of positive pruritus assessments divided by the total number of reported assessments in the time interval recorded by each participant multiplied by 100. PM score represents daytime itching/scratching and tiredness.

  9. Percentage of Responders for Pruritus Assessments Bi-Weekly (AM and PM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-22, 23-24, 35-36, 47-48, 59-60, and 71-72

    A responder is defined as a participant who reports a decrease in pruritus score from unrounded baseline equivalent to or greater than the threshold of meaningful change of 1.0 estimated from the blinded psychometric analysis. The averaged pruritus score was used to calculate the percentage of participants achieving meaningful reduction against the threshold value of 1.0 based on bi-weekly scores. ObsRO instrument was used to assess severity of observed scratching twice a day (AM and PM) with score from 0 to 4 where 0 is no scratching and 4 is worst possible scratching.

  10. Percentage of Responders for Pruritus Assessments Monthly (AM and PM Score)

    Time frame: Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 34-36, 45-48, 58-60, and 68-72

    A responder is defined as a participant who reports a decrease in pruritus score from unrounded baseline equivalent to or greater than the threshold of meaningful change of 1.0 estimated from the blinded psychometric analysis. The averaged pruritus score was used to calculate the percentage of participants achieving meaningful reduction against the thresholds value of 1.0 based on monthly scores. ObsRO instrument was used to assess severity of observed scratching twice a day (AM and PM) with score from 0 to 4 where 0 is no scratching and 4 is worst possible scratching.

  11. Percentage of Participants Achieving a Positive Pruritus Assessment for >50% of the Time Based on the Albireo ObsRO (AM and PM Score)

    Time frame: Week 72

    The percentage of participants who achieved positive pruritus assessment for more than 50% of the time for Weeks 0-72 is reported. A positive pruritus assessment is defined as a scratching score of <=1 or at least a 1-point decrease from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument based on rounded baseline and was calculated based on reported eDiary data. At each assessment, the AM score was compared to the baseline AM average, and the PM score was compared to the baseline PM average.

  12. Number of Participants Who Underwent Biliary Diversion Surgery and/or Liver Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 24, 48, 72, 88, 104, 120, 136, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280, 296, 312, 328, 344, and 360

    Participants who underwent BDS and/or liver transplantation are reported.

  13. Change From Baseline in Height Z-Scores During Treatment Period and the Optional Extension Period

    Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 70, 72, 88, 104, 120, 136, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280, 296, 312, and 328

    Height was measured using certified stadiometer. Change in growth parameters was assessed using linear growth (height) compared to standard growth curve (Z-score) calculated by using the software or methods from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for participants with age >=2 years old and from the World Health Organization (WHO) website for participants with age <2 years old. A Z-score was not calculated for participants whose accurate age was not available. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study. A Z-score indicates how many standard deviation's (SD) a participant's height measurement, was from the average for their age and sex. A Z-score of 0 represents the median or 50th percentile, while positive or negative values show how far above or below average a measurement was.

  14. Change From Baseline in Weight Z-Scores During Treatment Period and the Optional Extension Period

    Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 70, 72, 88, 104, 120, 136, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280, 296, 312, and 328

    Weight was measured using certified weight scale. Change in growth parameters was assessed using linear growth (weight) compared to standard growth curve (Z-score), calculated by using the software or methods from the CDC website for participants with age >=2 years old and from the WHO website for participants with age <2 years old. A Z-score was not calculated for participants whose accurate age was not available. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study. The Z-score indicates how many SDs a participant's weight measurement, was from the average for their age and sex. A Z-score of 0 represents the median or 50th percentile, while positive or negative values show how far above or below the average a measurement was.

  15. Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-Scores During Treatment Period and the Optional Extension Period

    Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 70, 72, 88, 104, 120, 136, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280, 296, 312, and 328

    BMI was calculated by weight (kg) / height (m)^2 which were measured by the standardized assessments. Change in growth parameters was assessed using linear growth (BMI) compared to standard growth curve (Z-score), calculated by using the software or methods from the CDC website for participants with age >=2 years old and from the WHO website for participants with age <2 years old. A Z-score was not calculated for participants whose accurate age was not available. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study. The Z-score indicates how many SDs a participant's BMI measurement, was from the average for their age and sex. A Z-score of 0 represents the median or 50th percentile, while positive or negative values show how far above or below the average a measurement was.

  16. Number of Participants With Use of Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) and/or Rifampicin at Weeks 24, 48, and 72

    Time frame: Weeks 24, 48, and 72

    The number of participants with use of UDCA and/or rifampicin are reported.

  17. Change From Baseline to Week 72 During Treatment Period and During the Optional Extension Period in Pediatric End-Stage Liver Disease (PELD) Score

    Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 72, 88, 104, 120, 136, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280, 296, and 312

    The PELD score was calculated for children under 12 years of age, ranged across negative to positive values. Calculation of PELD score was done by converting the laboratory parameters: total bilirubin in milligram/deciliter (mg/dL), albumin in gram (g)/dL, and creatinine in mg/dL laboratory parameters were converted to units. PELD score was calculated as 4.80*ln (total bilirubin)+18.57*ln [international normalized ratio (INR)] - 6.87*ln (albumin) + 4.36 (if participant <1 year: scores for participants listed for liver transplantation before the participant's first birthday continued to include the value assigned for age (<1 year) until the participant reached the age of 24 months)+6.67 (if the participant has growth failure [<-2 SD]). The laboratory values <1.0 were set to 1.0 for the calculation of PELD score. Lower scores represent less severe hepatic disease. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study.

  18. Change From Baseline to Week 72 During Treatment Period and During the Optional Extension Period in Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) Score for Children 12 Years of Age or Older

    Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 72, 88, 104, and 120

    MELD score was calculated for children 12 years of age or older ranges from 6 to 40. Calculation of MELD score was done by converting the laboratory parameters in the following units: total bilirubin in mg/dL, albumin in g/dL, and creatinine in mg/dL laboratory parameters were converted to units. MELD score was calculated as 9.57*ln (creatinine)+3.78*ln (total bilirubin)+11.2 *ln (INR)+6.43. Laboratory values <1.0 were set to 1.0 and serum creatinine values >4.0 mg/dL were set to 4.0 for calculation of the MELD score. Lower scores represent less severe hepatic disease. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study. All assessments after intercurrent events (premature treatment discontinuation, death, or initiation of rescue treatments such as biliary diversion surgery or liver transplantation) or follow-up assessments (>= last dose day+15 days) were excluded from analysis.

  19. Change From Baseline to Week 72 in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) Score

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 72

    The AST to APRI score was calculated as [(AST in units per liter {U/L})/ (AST upper limit of normal {ULN} in U/L)] * 100/ (platelets in 10^9/L). The APRI score is a way to assess fibrosis of the liver. The lower the APRI score (< 0.5), the greater the negative predictive value and ability to rule out cirrhosis; the higher the value (> 1.5) the greater the positive predictive value and ability to rule in cirrhosis. Lower values indicate less severe hepatic fibrosis. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study.

  20. Change From Baseline to Week 72 in Fibrosis-4 (Fib-4) Score

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 72

    Fib-4 score was calculated as (age * AST in U/L)/ (platelets in 10^9/L *√ ( alanine aminotransferase [ALT] in U/L). The FIB-4 score estimates the amount of scarring in the liver. A FIB-4 score <1.45 has a negative predictive value of 90% for advanced fibrosis (Ishak fibrosis score 4-6 which includes early bridging fibrosis to cirrhosis). In contrast, a FIB-4 score > 3.25 would have a 97% specificity and a positive predictive value of 65% for advanced fibrosis. Lower values indicate less severe hepatic fibrosis. Baseline was the last available assessment prior to the first dose of study treatment in the A4250-008 study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Albireo, an Ipsen Company

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate Long-term Efficacy and Safety of A4250 in Children With Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Types 1 and 2 (PEDFIC 2)

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 6, 2018
Registry last updated
Sep 3, 2026

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