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Phase 2 Study of Apixaban Reversal by Ciraparantag as Measured by WBCT

Phase 2 Placebo-Controlled, Single-Site, Single-Blind Study of Apixaban Reversal by Ciraparantag as Measured by WBCT

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03288454
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-09-20
Start date
2017-08-30
Completion date
2019-08-05
Last updated
2025-09-02

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Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Ciraparantag, PER977, Apixaban, Whole Blood Clotting Time (WBCT)

Brief summary

This study is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of ciraparantag administered to healthy volunteers anticoagulated with apixaban measuring clotting times using Whole Blood Clotting Time (WBCT).

Detailed description

This is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled assessment of the efficacy and safety of ciraparantag administered to healthy volunteers measuring clotting times using WBCT as determined by the manual testing method. All subjects will undergo screening up to 36 days prior to enrollment. All enrolled subjects are to receive 10 mg apixaban orally for 3.5 days (every 12 hours on Days 1-3 and once on the morning of Day 4). On Day 4, subjects who achieve sufficient anticoagulation (WBCT ≥20% above baseline) are randomized and will receive a single dose of study drug (ciraparantag or placebo) intravenously (IV) approximately 3 hours after the apixaban dose, followed by serial testing of manual WBCT. Subjects are enrolled sequentially into 3 ciraparantag dose cohorts. There will be a safety review after completion of treatment in one cohort and prior to initiation of treatment in the subsequent cohort.

Interventions

Ciraparantag (administered over 10 minutes)

DRUGPlacebo

Saline for injection

DRUGApixaban

Apixaban 10mg given twice daily (q12h)

Sponsors

Perosphere Pharmaceuticals Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Adults age 50 to 75 years, inclusive 2. Laboratory tests (chemistry, hematology and coagulation assessments) and urinalysis performed during screening up to 36 days prior to administration of study treatment deemed not clinically significant by the principal investigator. 3. No clinically significant findings on 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) performed during screening 4. Body mass index (BMI) 18 to ≤ 32 kg/m2, inclusive 5. Male subjects agree to use appropriate contraception (i.e., latex condom with spermicide) in addition to their partner using an acceptable form of contraception (e.g., diaphragm, cervical cap, intrauterine device, hormonal contraceptives, surgical sterilization or post-menopausal), when engaging in sexual activity during the course of the study. Moreover, male subjects should not donate sperm or attempt to impregnate a partner during the course of the study and for a period of 12 weeks following discharge from the study. 6. Female subjects must have negative pregnancy tests at screening and check-in AND: be surgically sterile at least 6 months prior to the first dose (with documentation of hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral tubal ligation/tubal occlusion); OR post-menopausal (no menstruation for a minimum of 12 months and confirmed by follicle stimulating hormone \[FSH\] of ≥ 40 mIU/ml and serum estradiol \< 30 pg/ml at screening and check-in); OR if of childbearing potential, must be using an acceptable method of contraception such as an intrauterine device (IUD), implant or contraceptive injection, or two forms of the following (e.g., diaphragm, cervical cap, patch or vaginal hormonal contraceptive, condom, spermicide, or sponge) for the last three months. All females must agree to continue to use their method of birth control for the duration of the study and for a minimum of one complete menstrual cycle from the study 7. Subjects who have participated in a prior study of ciraparantag must have been discharged from the study a minimum of 1 month prior to the planned treatment. 8. Subjects must understand and agree to comply with the requirements of the study and they must be willing to sign the informed consent form indicating voluntary consent to participate in the study prior to initiation of screening or study-related activities -

Exclusion criteria

1. History or current evidence of clinically significant cardiac, hepatic, renal, pulmonary, endocrine, neurologic, infectious, gastrointestinal (including gallbladder disease or surgery), hematologic, or oncologic disease as determined by screening history, physical examination, laboratory test results or 12-lead ECG assessment. History or current evidence of liver function tests greater than 50% of the upper limit of normal (ULN) or renal function tests (serum creatinine) greater than 1.5 mg/dl and based on PI discretion. History or current evidence of QTc (QTcF) greater than normal (450 msec for males or 470 msec for females). 2. History of unexplained syncope 3. History of major bleeding, trauma, or surgical procedure of any type based on PI discretion 4. Vaginal delivery within six months prior to screening 5. History of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding (including hematemesis, melena, rectal bleeding) within one year prior to screening 6. Long standing history of bleeding episodes such as epistaxis, bruising or gingival bleeding or if not long standing, within 1 month prior to screening 7. Personal or family history of clotting disorder or abnormality, excessive bleeding, joint hematoma, thrombovascular disease or any hematologic disorder involving platelets or clotting abnormalities or any condition requiring treatment with transfusions, or history of thrombocytopenia 8. Females with a history of dysfunctional uterine bleeding who have not undergone hysterectomy, including history of menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), menometrorrhagia or polymenorrhea 9. Smokers or use of tobacco and/or nicotine containing products within 3 months prior to dosing as determined by the subject's verbal history 10. Pregnant or breast-feeding 11. Males with a history of hormone therapy within 3 months prior to screening 12. Taking any type of chronic medication (including vitamin, nutritional and herbal supplements) for more than 14 consecutive days within the 4 weeks prior to study entry (use of hormonal contraceptives is acceptable except for oral contraceptives) 13. Positive serologic test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV-Ab), or Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) 14. Donation of blood or blood products within 56 days prior to screening 15. Participation in any study with an investigational compound or device within 30 days prior to signing informed consent 16. Active drug or alcohol dependence within the prior 12 months or any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with adherence to study protocol 17. Allergic to apixaban

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Subjects Achieving Complete Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤ 110% of Baseline)Within 1 HourComplete reversal is achieved if WBCT (manual method) is ≤ 110% of baseline at any post-baseline time point up to and including 1 hour following ciraparantag/PBO administration
Subjects Achieving Complete and Sustained Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤115% of Baseline)Between 1 and 5 HoursComplete and sustained reversal of anticoagulation is achieved for a subject if WBCT (manual method) is ≤ 115% of baseline at all time points between 1 and 5 hours (inclusive) following ciraparantag/placebo administration.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

One study site in the US enrolled subjects between August 2017 and August 2019.

Pre-assignment details

60 subjects enrolled; 49 subjects were randomized and eleven subjects were not randomized. Of the 11 subjects not randomized, 9 did not achieve a sufficient level of anticoagulation per protocol and 2 had adverse events (AEs) during apixaban administration causing discontinuation (headache and electrocardiogram abnormal).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Subjects received 10 mg apixaban twice daily on Days 1-3 and once on the morning of Day 4. On Day 4, approximately 3 hours after last apixaban dose, a single IV dose of saline for injection (placebo) was administered.
13
Ciraparantag 30 mg
Subjects received 10 mg apixaban twice daily on Days 1-3 and once on the morning of Day 4. On Day 4, approximately 3 hours after last apixaban dose, a single IV dose of 30mg ciraparantag was administered.
12
Ciraparantag 60 mg
Subjects received 10 mg apixaban twice daily on Days 1-3 and once on the morning of Day 4. On Day 4, approximately 3 hours after last apixaban dose, a single IV dose of 60mg ciraparantag was administered.
12
Ciraparantag 120 mg
Subjects received 10 mg apixaban twice daily on Days 1-3 and once on the morning of Day 4. On Day 4, approximately 3 hours after last apixaban dose, a single IV dose of 120mg ciraparantag was administered.
12
Total49

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCiraparantag 30 mgCiraparantag 60 mgCiraparantag 120 mgPlaceboTotal
Age, Customized55.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.72
54.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.87
53.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.13
57.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9
55.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.05
Baseline Whole Blood Clotting Time (WBCT, manual method)7.7 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.33
7.3 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.26
7.5 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.33
7.4 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.29
7.5 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.3
BMI26.22 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.03
26.40 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.47
26.59 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.98
27.36 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.7
26.66 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.03
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants4 Participants3 Participants5 Participants14 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
10 Participants8 Participants9 Participants8 Participants35 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants3 Participants9 Participants5 Participants21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 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
7 Participants8 Participants3 Participants8 Participants26 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants3 Participants1 Participants3 Participants11 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants9 Participants11 Participants10 Participants38 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 / 130 / 120 / 120 / 120 / 11
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 134 / 126 / 128 / 123 / 11
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 130 / 120 / 120 / 120 / 11

Outcome results

Primary

Subjects Achieving Complete and Sustained Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤115% of Baseline)

Complete and sustained reversal of anticoagulation is achieved for a subject if WBCT (manual method) is ≤ 115% of baseline at all time points between 1 and 5 hours (inclusive) following ciraparantag/placebo administration.

Time frame: Between 1 and 5 Hours

Population: Pharmacodynamic population: all subjects who receive administration of study drug and provide at least one on-treatment whole blood clotting time measurement without protocol deviations with potential to affect these measurements.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboSubjects Achieving Complete and Sustained Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤115% of Baseline)4 Participants
Ciraparantag 30 mgSubjects Achieving Complete and Sustained Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤115% of Baseline)10 Participants
Ciraparantag 60 mgSubjects Achieving Complete and Sustained Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤115% of Baseline)12 Participants
Ciraparantag 120 mgSubjects Achieving Complete and Sustained Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤115% of Baseline)12 Participants
Primary

Subjects Achieving Complete Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤ 110% of Baseline)

Complete reversal is achieved if WBCT (manual method) is ≤ 110% of baseline at any post-baseline time point up to and including 1 hour following ciraparantag/PBO administration

Time frame: Within 1 Hour

Population: Pharmacodynamic population: all subjects who receive administration of study drug and provide at least one on-treatment whole blood clotting time measurement without protocol deviations with potential to affect these measurements.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboSubjects Achieving Complete Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤ 110% of Baseline)2 Participants
Ciraparantag 30 mgSubjects Achieving Complete Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤ 110% of Baseline)9 Participants
Ciraparantag 60 mgSubjects Achieving Complete Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤ 110% of Baseline)12 Participants
Ciraparantag 120 mgSubjects Achieving Complete Reversal of Anticoagulation (WBCT is ≤ 110% of Baseline)12 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026