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ADCC Mediated B-Cell dEpletion and BAFF-R Blockade (AMBER)

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of VAY736 in Autoimmune Hepatitis - AMBER

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-jRCT2080223740
Enrollment
5
Registered
2017-12-06
Start date
2018-07-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Interventions

investigational material(s) Generic name etc : VAY736 Dosage and Administration : VAY736 Dose 1/Dose 2/Dose 3 control material(s) Generic name etc : Placebo Dosage and Administration: Placebo control

Sponsors

Novartis Pharma K.K.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: * AIH diagnosed per International Autoimmune Hepatitis Group * Liver biopsy with Ishak modified HAI indicating active AIH * Incomplete response to OR intolerance of standard therapy (per AASLD)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: * Prior use of any B-cell depleting therapy * Required regular use of medications with known hepatotoxicity * Decompensated cirrhosis * Diagnosis of overlap syndrome with AIH (e.g., AIH+PBC, AIH+PSC) * Drug related AIH at screening or a history of drug related AIH * History of drug abuse or unhealthy alcohol use * History of malignancy of any organ system * Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
efficacy ALT normalization [ Time Frame: Week 24 ] Difference in ALT normalization

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
efficacy ALT normalization by dose [ Time Frame: Week 24 ] VAY736 dose-response

Countries

Europe, Japan, North America

Contacts

Public ContactHiroyuki Yamada

Novartis Pharma K. K.

rinshoshiken.toroku@novartis.com+81-120-003-293

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026