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NCT Number: NCT02563938

A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of AK001

This first-in-human study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of single doses of AK001 across a range of potentially active doses. Early signals of pharmacodynamic activity will also be evaluated.

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Key information

Conditions

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Cypress, California, United States

About this study

AK001 is a monoclonal antibody which may be useful in the treatment of patients with severe allergic diseases.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI between 18-30
  • Determined to be in good health
  • Clinical laboratory values within limits of normal values
  • Normal 12-lead ECG
  • Stool sample negative for parasites
  • Non-smoker
  • Consumed an average of no more than 2 drinks per day within 6 months
  • Subjects of reproductive age must use a highly effective method of contraception
  • Positive skin test in certain cohorts
  • Elevated total eosinophil counts in certain cohorts

Exclusion criteria

  • Clinically significant medical history conditions or laboratory values
  • Receipt of investigational drug, biologic or medical device within 30 days prior to Screening
  • New drug therapy within 1 week of study drug administration
  • Antihistamine use within 2 weeks prior to Screening
  • Consumption of alcohol within 48 hours of study drug administration
  • Positive urine drug test or cotinine test at Screening or Day -1
  • History, within the last 2 years, of alcohol abuse, illicit drug use, or significant mental illness
  • Demonstration of veins unsuitable for repeated venipuncture or IV infusion
  • Recent treatment with alternative therapies which may confound clinical or laboratory assessments
  • Donation or loss of more than 500 mL of blood within 56 days prior to study drug administration
  • History of malignancy within last 5 years
  • History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions
  • Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Treatment and study plan

AK001

Drug

Given parenterally.

Placebo

Drug

Other names: Saline solution

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of safety and tolerability of AK001 measured by number of subjects with adverse events and dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) respectively

    Time frame: Within 86 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Immediate hypersensitivity skin testing

    Time frame: Within 28 days

  2. Peripheral blood counts for eosinophils and basophils

    Time frame: Within 28 days

  3. Serum eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP) and tryptase levels

    Time frame: Within 28 days

  4. 24-hour urine measurement of histamine, N-methylhistamine, and 11-beta-prostaglandin F2

    Time frame: Within 28 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Allakos Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of AK001 in Subjects With Atopic Disease

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 30, 2015
Registry last updated
Jun 29, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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