A4250, an IBAT Inhibitor in Pediatric Cholestasis

The primary aims of this Phase II exploratory study in patients treated with A4250 due to cholestasis induced pruritus are to:

• Assess the safety and tolerability of A4250, orally administered first as a single dose and then during a four week treatment period, as determined by the occurrence of treatment-emergent SAEs
• Explore changes in serum total bile acids after a four week treatment period

Secondary safety aims include assessment of the safety and tolerability of A4250, orally administered first as a single dose and then during a four week treatment period, as determined by the occurrence of treatment-emergent AEs and changes in safety parameters including laboratory tests and vital signs

Secondary efficacy aims are to:

• Demonstrate the efficacy of A4250, orally administered during a four week treatment period, on liver biochemistry variables and on pruritus parameters
• Evaluate the pharmacokinetic properties of A4250 orally administered first as a single dose and then after a four week treatment period
• Evaluate changes in VAS-itching score after a four week treatment period

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of pruritus due to chronic cholestasis based on history and investigator judgment. This will include but will not be restricted to patients with Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), Alagille syndrome (ALGS), Biliary Atresia and Sclerosing Cholangitis

Exclusion criteria

• Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator constitutes a risk for the patient or a contraindication for participation and completion of the study, or could interfere with study objectives, conduct, or evaluations
• Clinical or biochemical signs of decompensated liver disease
• Liver transplantation