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Safety of Fresolimumab in the Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Multicenter Study to Evaluate Safety of Fresolimumab in Adults With Moderate-to-severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03064074
Enrollment
11
Registered
2017-02-24
Start date
2017-11-15
Completion date
2022-07-04
Last updated
2024-12-04

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

Conditions

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Brief summary

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare disorder that causes bones to break easily. People with OI may have broken bones with little or no trauma, dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI), and, in adult years, hearing loss. OI can range from very severe to very mild. The current standard-of-care for severe types of OI involves the use of IV medications (bisphosphonates) and surgery to put rods in bones to strengthen them. These therapies, although often life-saving, are new and very little is known about their long-term effects on bone and other body systems. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) is a protein important in bone formation. Fresolimumab is an antibody that can silence TGF-β . In studies with mice with OI, it has been shown that silencing TGF-β can lead to higher bone mass, quality and strength. The purpose of this study is to determine if fresolimumab is safe in the treatment of OI.

Detailed description

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare disorder that causes bones to break easily. People with OI may have broken bones with little or no trauma, dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI), and, in adult years, hearing loss. It is seen in both genders and all races. OI can range from very severe to very mild. Individuals with the most severe type of OI may die at birth. People with severe OI who survive may have bowed arms and legs, very short stature and be unable to walk. People with the mildest form of OI may only break bones occasionally and have normal height and lifespan. Breaks can occur in any bone, but are most common in the arms and legs. The current standard-of-care for severe types of OI involves the use of IV medications (bisphosphonates) and surgery to put rods in bones to strengthen them. These therapies, although often life-saving, are new and very little is known about their long-term effects on bone and other body systems. TGF-β is a protein important in bone formation. Studies have shown that increased TGF-β activity leads to lower bone mass and strength and increased fractures. Fresolimumab is an antibody that can silence TGF-β . In studies with mice with OI, it has been shown that silencing TGF-β can lead to higher bone mass, quality and strength.

Interventions

The purpose of this study is to determine if fresolimumab is safe as a treatment for OI. We will evaluate the safety of a single dose of fresolimumab in the 1st stage of the study. We will evaluate the safety of multiple doses of fresolimumab in the 2nd stage of the study. The Investigators will evaluate the effect of the two doses of fresolimumab in Stage 1 on markers of bone turnover and determine the dose that shows the greatest reduction in bone turnover markers compared to no treatment. This dose will be chosen for the repeat dose studies. If there were no significant changes between the bone turnover markers with either dose, the 4 mg/kg dose will be chosen for the repeat dose study.

Sponsors

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Oregon Health and Science University
CollaboratorOTHER
Baylor College of Medicine
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Willing and able to provide signed informed consent. 2. Are 18 years or older 3. Have a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe OI based on various clinical features 4. Have genetic mutations that include glycine substitution in COL1A1 or COL1A2, or pathogenic variants in CRTAP, PPIB, or LEPRE1 (if genetic information is unavailable at screening, this may be assessed at screening visit on a clinical or research basis). 5. Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test, agree to and have the ability to use acceptable birth control method for entire duration of the study. 6. For Males enrolled in the study, partners must agree to use an acceptable form of birth control for the entire duration of the study.

Exclusion criteria

1. Fracture less than 3 months prior to the screening visit. 2. Rodding or instruments that prevents reliable bone mineral density (BMD) assessment. 3. Have a known unhealed fracture involving a long bone. 4. Do not meet laboratory safety requirements such as: Vitamin D \< 15 ng/dL Serum albumin-corrected calcium levels below 8 mg/dL, Hemoglobin \< 10 g/dL, Platelet count \< 75,000mm3;, Prothrombin time/(PT/INR) international normalized ratio \> 1.5 times Upper Limit of Normal (ULN), Clinical or laboratory abnormality of Grade III or higher as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 which in the view of investigator would compromise safety. 5. Have an EKG with QTc of \> 450 ms 6. Have a known allergy to fresolimumab. 7. Have current clinically significant infection. 8. Have a personal history of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or keratoacanthomas, a personal history of cancer, recent or remote. 9. Have evidence of untreated cavities or planned invasive dental work during the study period. 10. Have had organ transplantation. 11. Have known or suspected valvular heart disease. 12. Plan to have skeletal surgery in the study period. 13. Have had osteotomy 5 months prior to the screening visit. 14. Being treated with zoledronic acid or pamidronate less than 12 months of screening OR oral bisphosphonates less than 6 months of screening OR teriparatide less than one year of screening. 15. Being treated with systemic glucocorticoids 16. Have autoimmune diseases being treated with glucocorticoids or other biologic agents. 17. Enrolled in another clinical trial and receiving treatment with another investigational agent 18. Pregnant or planning to get pregnant during the study period. 19. Nursing mothers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.06 months for single dose study and 12 months for repeat dose studySafety of single and repeat doses of fresolimumab will be assessed in adult patients with moderate to severe osteogenesis imperfecta

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTX6 months in single dose study and 12 months in repeat dose studyPercentage change in bone turnover markers from baseline to Day 180

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Stage 1 Low Dose
There are a total of 6 study visits within approximately a 6 month timespan. Investigators will evaluate the safety of a single administration of fresolimumab in adult patients with OI. Subjects will receive a single-dose of 1 mg/kg of fresolimumab (n=4). At each study visit, the participant may have the following testing done: * Physical exam * Vitals * Blood draw for safety labs, pharmacokinetics, etc * If the participant is female, she will have a pregnancy test * EKG * DXA * Infusion of the study drug Fresolimumab: The purpose of this study is to determine if fresolimumab is safe as a treatment for OI. We will evaluate the safety of a single dose of fresolimumab in the 1st stage of the study. We will evaluate the safety of multiple doses of fresolimumab in the 2nd stage of the study. The Investigators will evaluate the effect of the two doses of fresolimumab in Stage 1 on markers of bone turnover and determine the dose that shows the greatest reduction in bone turnover markers compared to no treatment. This dose will be chosen for the repeat dose studies. If there were no significant changes between the bone turnover markers with either dose, the 4 mg/kg dose will be chosen for the repeat dose study.
4
Stage 2 High Dose
There are a total of 6 study visits within approximately a 6 month timespan. Investigators will evaluate the safety of a single administration of fresolimumab in adult patients with OI. Subjects will receive a single-dose of 4 mg/kg of fresolimumab (n=4). At each study visit, the participant may have the following testing done: * Physical exam * Vitals * Blood draw for safety labs, pharmacokinetics, etc * If the participant is female, she will have a pregnancy test * EKG * DXA * Infusion of the study drug Fresolimumab: The purpose of this study is to determine if fresolimumab is safe as a treatment for OI. We will evaluate the safety of a single dose of fresolimumab in the 1st stage of the study. We will evaluate the safety of multiple doses of fresolimumab in the 2nd stage of the study. The Investigators will evaluate the effect of the two doses of fresolimumab in Stage 1 on markers of bone turnover and determine the dose that shows the greatest reduction in bone turnover markers compared to no treatment. This dose will be chosen for the repeat dose studies. If there were no significant changes between the bone turnover markers with either dose, the 4 mg/kg dose will be chosen for the repeat dose study.
4
Stage 2 Repeat Dose Every 6 Months
Fresolimumab will be administered every six months for a total treatment period of 12 months (n=4). The dose to be administered (1 or 4 mg/kg) will be chosen after completion of Stage 1. The primary Stage 2 endpoint will be safety measures assessed over 12 months. The secondary endpoints will be changes in markers of bone remodeling, bone mineral density, estimated strength. At each study visit, participants may have the following testing done: * Physical exam * Vitals * Blood draw for safety labs, pharmacokinetics, etc * If the participant is female, she will have a pregnancy test * EKG * DXA * Infusion of the study drug * Skeletal survey * Peripheral quantitative CT (pQCT) of the forearm * Quality of Life Surveys * Pulmonary function test * Walk test Fresolimumab: The purpose of this study is to determine if fresolimumab is safe as a treatment for OI. We will evaluate the safety of a single dose of fresolimumab in the 1st stage of the study. We will evaluate the safety of multiple doses of fresolimumab in the 2nd stage of the study. The Investigators will evaluate the effect of the two doses of fresolimumab in Stage 1 on markers of bone turnover and determine the dose that shows the greatest reduction in bone turnover markers compared to no treatment. This dose will be chosen for the repeat dose studies. If there were no significant changes between the bone turnover markers with either dose, the 4 mg/kg dose will be chosen for the repeat dose study.
2
Stage 2 Repeat Doses Every 3 Months
Fresolimumab will be administered every three months for a total treatment period of 12 months (n=4). The dose to be administered (1 or 4 mg/kg) will be chosen after completion of Stage 1. The primary Stage 2 endpoint will be safety measures assessed over 12 months. The secondary endpoints will be changes in markers of bone remodeling, bone mineral density, estimated strength. At each study visit, participants may have the following testing done: * Physical exam * Vitals * Blood draw for safety labs, pharmacokinetics, etc * If the participant is female, she will have a pregnancy test * EKG * DXA * Infusion of the study drug * Skeletal survey * Peripheral quantitative CT (pQCT) of the forearm * Quality of Life Surveys * Pulmonary function test * Walk test Fresolimumab: The purpose of this study is to determine if fresolimumab is safe as a treatment for OI. We will evaluate the safety of a single dose of fresolimumab in the 1st stage of the study. We will evaluate the safety of multiple doses of fresolimumab in the 2nd stage of the study. The Investigators will evaluate the effect of the two doses of fresolimumab in Stage 1 on markers of bone turnover and determine the dose that shows the greatest reduction in bone turnover markers compared to no treatment. This dose will be chosen for the repeat dose studies. If there were no significant changes between the bone turnover markers with either dose, the 4 mg/kg dose will be chosen for the repeat dose study.
1
Total11

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyPhysician Decision0001

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicStage 1 Low DoseStage 2 High DoseStage 2 Repeat Dose Every 6 MonthsStage 2 Repeat Doses Every 3 MonthsTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
4 Participants4 Participants2 Participants1 Participants11 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
3 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants8 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4 participants4 participants2 participants1 participants11 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants3 Participants1 Participants1 Participants7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants4 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 40 / 40 / 20 / 1
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 44 / 42 / 21 / 1
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 40 / 41 / 21 / 1

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.0

Safety of single and repeat doses of fresolimumab will be assessed in adult patients with moderate to severe osteogenesis imperfecta

Time frame: 6 months for single dose study and 12 months for repeat dose study

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Stage 1 Low DoseNumber of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.02 Participants
Stage 2 High DoseNumber of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.04 Participants
Stage 2 Repeat Dose Every 6 MonthsNumber of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.02 Participants
Stage 2 Repeat Doses Every 3 MonthsNumber of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v4.01 Participants
Secondary

Percentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTX

Percentage change in bone turnover markers from baseline to Day 180

Time frame: 6 months in single dose study and 12 months in repeat dose study

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Stage 1 Low DosePercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in CTX49.89 Percent changeStandard Error 29.29
Stage 1 Low DosePercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in P1NP28.31 Percent changeStandard Error 17.44
Stage 1 Low DosePercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage change in Osteocalcin76.4 Percent changeStandard Error 39.1
Stage 2 High DosePercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in CTX-4.02 Percent changeStandard Error 33.82
Stage 2 High DosePercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in P1NP24.95 Percent changeStandard Error 17.44
Stage 2 High DosePercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage change in Osteocalcin-18.6 Percent changeStandard Error 39.13
Stage 2 Repeat Dose Every 6 MonthsPercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in P1NP118.63 Percent changeStandard Error 45.4
Stage 2 Repeat Dose Every 6 MonthsPercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in CTX51.83 Percent changeStandard Error 34.56
Stage 2 Repeat Dose Every 6 MonthsPercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage change in Osteocalcin83.9 Percent changeStandard Error 17.56
Stage 2 Repeat Doses Every 3 MonthsPercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage change in OsteocalcinNA Percent change
Stage 2 Repeat Doses Every 3 MonthsPercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in P1NPNA Percent change
Stage 2 Repeat Doses Every 3 MonthsPercentage Change in Bone Turnover Markers or P1NP, Osteocalcin or Ocn, and C-terminal Telopeptide or CTXPercentage Change in CTXNA Percent change

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026