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A 12-week Dose-Ranging Trial in Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12-week Dose-Ranging Trial of IMO-8400 in Patients With Moderate to Sever Plaque Psoriasis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01899729
Acronym
8400-201
Enrollment
46
Registered
2013-07-15
Start date
2013-05-31
Completion date
2014-04-30
Last updated
2022-04-07

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Conditions

Plaque Psoriasis

Keywords

plaque psoriasis, autoimmune disease, Toll like receptor

Brief summary

IMO 8400 is a second-generation oligonucleotide antagonist of endosomal Toll-like receptors (TLR) 7, TLR8 and TLR9. These TLR react to complexes of exogenous nucleic acids (as might be encountered during infection) and endogenous nucleic acids (as might be released during tissue damage during autoimmune disease). In vitro and in multiple animal models of autoimmune disease, IMO-8400 blocks immune activation mediated through TLR7, 8 and 9. In Phase 1 studies (Protocol 8400-001) IMO 8400 has been administered to healthy adults by SC injection at single-doses and multiple-doses (4 weeks) up to 0.6 mg/kg. All treatments were well-tolerated, with mild injection site reactions and no pattern of systemic reactions or laboratory changes. The current study represents the first clinical trial of IMO-8400 in patients with active autoimmune disease. Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis was chosen for this 12-week proof of activity trial based on a prior 4-week study using a first generation TLR7 and 9 antagonist which demonstrated clinical improvement in this patient population.

Detailed description

Eligible subjects will be enrolled and randomized to receive one of the four treatments (three dose levels of IMO-8400 or Saline Placebo). Treatments will be administered once weekly by subcutaneous injections. Subjects will received treatment for 12 weeks and then be followed for an additional 6 weeks to assess the durability of the response.

Interventions

DRUGIMO-8400 Regimen 1

IMO-8400 0.075 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection

DRUGIMO-8400 Regimen 2

IMO-8400 0.15 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection

DRUGIMO-8400 Regimen 3

IMO-8400 0.3 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection

DRUGSaline Placebo

Saline q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection

DRUGIMO-8400 Regimen 4

IMO-8400 0.6 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection

Sponsors

Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Is age 18 to 70 years, inclusive 2. Completes the informed consent procedure (see Section 15.2), including signing and dating the informed consent form 3. Has moderate to severe plaque psoriasis meeting the criteria specified above 4. Is willing and able to comply with the restrictions detailed above 5. Female subjects must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and on Day 1 prior to start of treatment 6. Female subjects of childbearing potential (see Section 8.2) and male subjects who have partners of childbearing potential must agree to use effective birth control (contraception; see Section 8.2) from Screening through the treatment period and for ninety (90) days after the last injection of study drug

Exclusion criteria

1. Has known hypersensitivity to any oligodeoxynucleotide 2. Is nursing 3. Has body weight \<50 kg 4. Has BMI \>34.9 kg/m2 5. Regularly consumes \>3 drinks of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or distilled spirits) per day 6. Has a positive test for antibody to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1 or -2) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) 7. Has a positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) 8. Has at screening safety laboratory tests meeting one or more of the following criteria: * hemoglobin \<6.52 mmol/L (\<10.5 g/dL) * white blood cell count \<4x109/L ( \<4,000/mm3) * absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \<1.5x109/L (\<1500/mm3) * platelet count \<100x109/L (\<100,000/mm3 ) * serum creatinine \>1.3x ULN; * alanine transaminase (ALT; SGPT) \>2.5x ULN * aspartate transaminase (AST; SGOT) \>2.5x ULN * serum total bilirubin \>1.4x ULN (except if consistent with Gilbert's disease: i.e., total bilirubin \<103 μmol/L (6 mg/dL) and conjugated bilirubin \<1.2x ULN) 9. Has a history of allogeneic organ transplant (including bone marrow or stem cells) 10. Has, within the past 10 years, had evidence of or required treatment for cancer (except for treated, non-invasive carcinoma of the skin or cured cervical carcinoma-in-situ) 11. Has had within the past three months or is expected to have during the study period any of the following treatments: * surgery requiring general anesthesia * hematopoietic stimulating agents (e.g., erythropoietin, G-CSF, GM-CSF) * another investigational drug; 12. Has other significant medical conditions (chronic or active within the past 6 months), including, but not limited to: cardiac disease (e.g., unstable angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia); uncontrolled seizure disorder; liver disease; uncontrolled diabetes 13. Has any other condition that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, potentially compromise the safety or compliance of the patient or may preclude the patient's successful completion of the clinical trial

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With Placebo19 weeks (12 weeks on treatment + 7 week follow up)The number of adverse events related and not related to treatment

Countries

Netherlands

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
IMO-8400 Regimen 1
IMO-8400 at 0.075 mg/kq q wk x 12 wks IMO-8400 Regimen 1: IMO-8400 0.075 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection
9
IMO-8400 Regimen 2
IMO-8400 at 0.15 mg/kg q wk x 12 wks IMO-8400 Regimen 2: IMO-8400 0.15 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection
9
IMO-8400 Regimen 3
IMO-8400 at 0.3 mg/kg q wk x 12 wks IMO-8400 Regimen 3: IMO-8400 0.3 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection
8
IMO-8400 Regimen 4
IMO-8400 at 0.6 mg/kg q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection
9
Placebo
Saline (placebo) q wk x 12 wks Saline Placebo: Saline q wk x 12 wk by subcutaneous injection
11
Total46

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004
Overall StudyAdverse Event10001
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy00201
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject12000

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicIMO-8400 Regimen 1IMO-8400 Regimen 2IMO-8400 Regimen 3IMO-8400 Regimen 4PlaceboTotal
Age, Continuous53 years31 years42.5 years45 years44 years44 years
Body Mass Index26.5 kg/m^221.2 kg/m^227.15 kg/m^227.7 kg/m^230.9 kg/m^227.2 kg/m^2
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants8 Participants6 Participants9 Participants8 Participants36 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Netherlands
9 participants9 participants8 participants9 participants11 participants46 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants3 Participants2 Participants1 Participants2 Participants12 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants6 Participants6 Participants8 Participants9 Participants34 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 90 / 90 / 80 / 90 / 11
other
Total, other adverse events
8 / 98 / 97 / 87 / 99 / 11
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 90 / 90 / 80 / 90 / 11

Outcome results

Primary

Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With Placebo

The number of adverse events related and not related to treatment

Time frame: 19 weeks (12 weeks on treatment + 7 week follow up)

Population: Safety population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
IMO-8400 Regimen 1Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Related to Treatment6 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 1Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Not Related to Treatment3 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 2Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Related to Treatment6 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 2Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Not Related to Treatment3 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 3Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Related to Treatment6 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 3Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Not Related to Treatment2 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 4Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Not Related to Treatment4 adverse events
IMO-8400 Regimen 4Safety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Related to Treatment5 adverse events
PlaceboSafety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Related to Treatment6 adverse events
PlaceboSafety and Tolerability of IMO-8400 Compared With PlaceboAE Not Related to Treatment5 adverse events
p-value: 0.06Mixed Models Analysis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 11, 2026