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NCT Number: NCT00242385

Pharmacokinetic Study of ARALAST (Human Alpha1- PI)

The primary purpose of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetic profile of intravenous Aralast Fraction (Fr.) IV-1, a sterile, stable, lyophilized preparation of functionally intact human Alpha1- Proteinase Inhibitor (α1-PI). This pharmacokinetic study will be a randomized controlled clinical trial with a cross-over design. Twenty-four subjects will be enrolled into the study. Overall study duration will be approximately 6-8 months.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Adelaide, South Australia, 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

  • The subject or subject´s legally authorized representative has provided written informed consent
  • Subject is 18 years of age or older
  • Subject has a documented, endogenous plasma Alpha1-PI level < 8 Micromolar
  • Subject is of the genotype Pi*Z/Z, Pi*Z/Null, Pi*Null/Null, Pi*Malton/Z, or others, dependent on the approval by the Sponsor
  • If the subject is female or of childbearing potential, the subject has a negative urine test for pregnancy within 7 days prior to first study product administration and agrees to employ adequate birth control measures for the duration of the study
  • Laboratory results obtained at the screening visit, meeting the following criteria:
  • Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) <= 2 times the upper limit of normal (ULN)
  • Serum total bilirubin <= 2 times ULN
  • Proteinuria < +2 on dipstick analysis
  • Serum creatinine <= 1.5 times ULN
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1500 cells/mm3
  • Hemoglobin >= 10.0 g/dL
  • Platelet count >= 10^5/mm3
  • If the subject is treated with any respiratory medications, including inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled or oral corticosteroids, the subjects´ medication doses were unchanged for at least 14 days prior to first study product administration
  • Nonsmoker for a minimum of 3 months prior to first study product administration

Exclusion criteria

  • The subject has received any Alpha1-PI augmentation therapy (including Aralast and investigational Alpha1-PIs, by any route including intravenous and inhaled) within 42 days prior to first study product administration
  • The subject has received an investigational drug or device within 1 month prior to first study product administration, or the subject is currently receiving an investigational drug
  • The subject has a known selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency (IgA level < 15 mg/dL) and/or antibody to IgA
  • The subject has a pulmonary exacerbation or had a pulmonary exacerbation in the past 14 days prior to first study product administration
  • The subject is pregnant or lactating, or intends to become pregnant during the course of the study
  • The subject has a clinically significant medical, psychiatric, or cognitive illness, or recreational drug/alcohol use that, in the opinion of the investigator, would affect subject safety or compliance

Treatment and study plan

Dose of 60 mg/kg Fraction IV-1 Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor

Biological

Subjects meeting the eligibility criteria were randomized to receive either single dose ARALAST alpha1-proteinase inhibitor 60 mg/kg or single-dose ARALAST alpha1-proteinase inhibitor Fr. IV-1 60 mg/kg at 0.2 mL/kg/min during the first treatment period with crossover to the alternate study product during the second treatment period, with a minimum of 7 days between the two treatment periods.

Dose of 60 mg/kg alpha1-proteinase inhibitor

Biological

Subjects meeting the eligibility criteria were randomized to receive either single dose ARALAST alpha1-proteinase inhibitor 60 mg/kg or single-dose ARALAST alpha1-proteinase inhibitor Fr. IV-1 60 mg/kg at 0.2 mL/kg/min during the first treatment period with crossover to the alternate study product during the second treatment period, with a minimum of 7 days between the two treatment periods.

Primary outcomes

  1. Area Under the Curve/Dose

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Area under the plasma alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (α1-PI) concentration versus time curve (AUC) calculated by linear trapezoidal method per dose.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Total Area Under the Curve Per Dose

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Total area under the α1-PI concentration vs. time curve from pharmacokinetic day 0 to time infinity (AUC 0-infinity) per dose

  2. Systemic Clearance (CL)

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Computed as dose divided by AUC 0-infinity (AUC 0-infinity was calculated as the sum of AUC from time 0 to the time of last quantifiable concentration plus a tail area correction)

  3. Mean Residence Time (MRT)

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Computed as total area under the moment curve (AUMC) divided by total AUC

  4. Apparent Volume of Distribution at Steady State

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Computed as weight-adjusted CL * MRT

  5. Terminal Half-life

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Computed from the terminal or disposition rate constant obtained from log_e -linear fitting using the least squares deviation to the last five quantifiable concentrations above pre-infusion level.

  6. Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Maximum α1-PI concentration following infusion

  7. Time to Maximum α1-PI Concentration Post-infusion (Tmax)

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Time to reach C-max. Tmax is the number of days from infusion to maximum concentration. Samples drawn at the end of infusion are considered to be time zero.

  8. Incremental Recovery

    Time frame: Pharmacokinetic evaluation: 30 minutes pre-infusion up to 35 days post-infusion

    Computed from Cmax (mg/ml) divided by dose per kg body weight (mg/kg).

  9. Adverse Events (AEs)

    Time frame: Throughout study period (7 months)

    Investigators assessed severity of AEs (occurring during or after infusions) based on: MILD: Transient discomfort, does not interfere in a significant manner with participant's normal functioning level; Resolves spontaneously or may require minimal therapeutic intervention MODERATE: AE produces limited impairment of function, can require therapeutic intervention; AE produces no sequelae; SEVERE: AE results in marked impairment of function, can lead to temporary inability to resume usual life pattern; AE produces sequelae, which require prolonged therapeutic intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baxalta now part of Shire

Industry

Collaborators

  • Baxter Healthcare, Ltd. (New Zealand), Baxter Healthcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia)

Registry information

Official study title

Single-Dose, Double-Blind, Crossover Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic Comparability of ARALAST Fraction IV-1 Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (ARALAST Fr. IV-1) and ARALAST

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2006
First posted
Oct 20, 2005
Registry last updated
May 13, 2021

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