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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Maralixibat in Subjects With Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (MARCH-PFIC)

MRX-502: Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Maralixibat in the Treatment of Subjects With Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) - MARCH-PFIC

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03905330
Acronym
MARCH-PFIC
Enrollment
93
Registered
2019-04-05
Start date
2019-07-09
Completion date
2022-09-01
Last updated
2023-12-11

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

Conditions

Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)

Keywords

Cholestasis, Maralixibat, Mutation, PFIC, PFIC2, Bile Duct Diseases, Liver Diseases, Biliary Tract Diseases, Digestive System Diseases, Pediatric

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the investigational treatment (maralixibat) is safe and effective in pediatric participants with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC).

Detailed description

This study was conducted at multiple sites in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

Interventions

Maralixibat oral solution (up to 600 mcg/kg) orally twice daily for 26 weeks.

OTHERPlacebo

Placebo matching to maralixibat orally twice daily for 26 weeks.

Sponsors

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Informed consent and assent (as applicable) per Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee (IRB/EC) 2. Male or female subjects with a body weight ≥5 kg, who are ≥12 months and \<18 years of age at time of baseline 3. Cholestasis as manifested by total sBA ≥3× ULN (applies to primary cohort only) 4. An average AM ItchRO(Obs) score ≥1.5 during 4 consecutive weeks of the screening period, leading to the baseline visit (Visit 1) 5. Completion of at least 21 valid\* morning ItchRO(Obs) entries during 4 consecutive weeks of the screening period, leading to the baseline visit (Visit 1) (\*valid = completed and not answered as I don't know; maximum allowed invalid reports = 7, no more than 2 invalid reports during the last 7 days before randomization) 6. Diagnosis of PFIC based on the following: * Chronic cholestasis as manifested by persistent (\>6 months) pruritus in addition to biochemical abnormalities and/or pathological evidence of progressive liver disease and * Primary Cohort: Subjects with genetic testing results consistent with biallelic disease-causing variation in ABCB11 (PFIC2), based on standard of care genotyping * Supplemental Cohort: i. Subjects with genetic testing results consistent with biallelic disease-causing variation in ATP8B1 (PFIC1), ABCB4 (PFIC3), or TJP2 (PFIC4), based on standard of care genotyping. ii. Subjects with PFIC phenotype without a known mutation or with another known mutation not described above or with intermittent cholestasis as manifested by fluctuating sBA levels. iii. Subjects with PFIC after internal or external biliary diversion surgery or for whom internal or external biliary diversion surgery was reversed. 7. Male and females of non-childbearing potential. Males and non-pregnant, non-lactating females of childbearing potential who are sexually active must agree to use acceptable methods of contraception during the study and 30 days following the last dose of the study medication. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test 8. Access to email or phone for scheduled remote visits 9. Ability to read and understand the questionnaires (both caregivers and subjects above the age of assent) 10. Access to consistent caregiver(s) during the study 11. Subject and caregiver willingness to comply with all study visits and requirements.

Exclusion criteria

1. Predicted complete absence of bile salt excretion pump (BSEP) function based on the type of ABCB11 mutation (PFIC2), as determined by a standard of care genotyping (applies to primary cohort only). Subjects can enter the study in the Supplemental Cohort (under inclusion criteria 6.ii or 6.iii). 2. Recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis, indicated by a history of sBA levels \<3x ULN or intermittent pruritus (applies to primary cohort only) 3. Current or recent history (\<1 year) of atopic dermatitis or other non-cholestatic diseases associated with pruritus. 4. History of surgical disruption of the enterohepatic circulation (applies to primary cohort only) 5. Chronic diarrhea requiring intravenous fluid or nutritional intervention for the diarrhea and/or its sequelae at screening or during the 6 months prior to screening 6. Previous or need for imminent liver transplant 7. Decompensated cirrhosis (international normalized ratio \[INR\] \>1.5, albumin \<30 g/L, history or presence of clinically significant ascites, variceal hemorrhage, and/or encephalopathy) 8. ALT or total serum bilirubin (TSB) \>15× ULN at screening 9. Presence of other liver disease 10. Presence of any other disease or condition known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of drugs, including bile salt metabolism in the intestine (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease), per Investigator discretion 11. Possibly malignant liver mass on imaging, including screening ultrasound 12. Known diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 13. Any prior cancer diagnosis (except for in situ carcinoma) within 5 years of the screening visit (Visit 0) 14. Any known history of alcohol or substance abuse 15. Administration of bile acids or lipid binding resins, or phenylbutyrates during the screening period 16. Criterion has been deleted as of Amendment 3 17. Administration of any investigational drug, biologic, or medical device during the screening period 18. Previous use of an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor (IBATi) 19. History of non-adherence to medical regimens, unreliability, medical condition, mental instability or cognitive impairment that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor medical monitor, could compromise the validity of informed consent, compromise the safety of the subject, or lead to nonadherence with the study protocol or inability to conduct the study procedures 20. Known hypersensitivity to maralixibat or any of its excipients.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in the Primary CohortMMRM model was used with inputs of the average changes from baseline (BL) to Weeks 1-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-26, and other covariates. The average change from BL over Weeks 15-26 is calculated in the model and presented as a single number.The primary efficacy endpoint is the mean change in the average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score between baseline and Weeks 15-26, using 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity scores (Mixed Model Repeated Measures). The baseline average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score is defined as the 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score prior to the first dose of the study medication. ItchRo(Obs) Severity Score = Itch Reported Outcome Observer assessment severity score; scale between 0 (not itchy at all) and 4 (extremely itchy); the lower the score the better.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, Nt-PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)Between Baseline and Week 15 through Week 26Mean change in the average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score between baseline and Week 15 through Week 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6). ItchRo(Obs) Severity Score = Itch Reported Outcome Observer assessment severity score; scale between 0 (not itchy at all) and 4 (extremely itchy); the lower the score the better.
Mean Change in Total sBA Level in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)Between Baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22 and 26Mean change in total sBA level between baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22, and 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)
Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders in the Primary CohortWeek 15 to Week 26 using the average value from the three 4-week periods (Weeks 15-18, 19-22 and 23-26)Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) responders from Week 15 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC2 using the average value from the three 4-week periods (Weeks 15-18, 19-22 and 23-26). The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. ItchRO responders are defined as a subject having a 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity change from baseline of ≤-1.0 or an average severity score of ≤1.0.
Mean Change in Total sBA Level in the Primary Cohort.Baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22 and 26Mean change in total sBA level between baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22 and 26.
Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)From Week 15 to Week 26Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) responders from Week 15 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6). The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. ItchRO responders are defined as a subject having a 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity change from baseline of ≤-1.0 OR an average severity score of ≤1.0.
Proportion of sBA Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)Week 18 to Week 26Proportion of sBA responders from Week 18 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6). The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. sBA responders are defined as a subject having an average sBA level of \<102 umol/L (applies only if baseline sBA level was ≥102 umol/L), or a ≤-75% average percent change from baseline.
Proportion of sBA Responders in the Primary CohortAverage value from Weeks 18, 22 and 26Proportion of sBA responders from Week 18 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC2, using the average value from Weeks 18, 22 and 26 values. The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. sBA responders are defined as a subject having an average sBA level of \<102 umol/L (applies only if baseline sBA level was ≥102 umol/L), OR a ≤-75% average percent change from baseline.

Countries

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

A total of 93 participants were enrolled at 29 sites in 16 countries (Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States).

Pre-assignment details

The screening period starts when informed consent (or assent as applicable) is signed. The duration of the screening period is up to 6 weeks during which all procedures listed for the screening visit must be completed. A total of 125 patients were screened for the study. 32 of these patients were screen failures.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Maralixibat
After a screening period of up to 6 weeks, subjects were randomized 1:1 to receive either maralixibat or placebo. The Dose Escalation period (4-6 weeks) was followed by a stable dosing period (20-22 weeks) and a 7 days Safety Follow-up period for subjects discontinuing early and for subjects not enrolling into the extension Study MRX-503.
47
Placebo
Participants received a corresponding placebo.
46
Total93

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMaralixibatPlaceboTotal
Age, Categorical
All subjects
<=18 years
47 Participants46 Participants93 Participants
Age, Categorical
All subjects
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
All subjects
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
PFIC cohort
<=18 years
33 Participants31 Participants64 Participants
Age, Categorical
PFIC cohort
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
PFIC cohort
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Primary Cohort
<=18 years
14 Participants17 Participants31 Participants
Age, Categorical
Primary Cohort
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Primary Cohort
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Continuous
All subjects
4.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.15
4.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.57
4.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.85
Age, Continuous
PFIC Cohort
4.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1
4.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.61
4.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.85
Age, Continuous
Primary Cohort
6.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.24
4.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.56
5.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.45
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Hispanic or Latino
18 Participants17 Participants35 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Not Hispanic or Latino
28 Participants27 Participants55 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Hispanic or Latino
16 Participants13 Participants29 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Not Hispanic or Latino
17 Participants16 Participants33 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants7 Participants16 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Not Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants9 Participants14 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 Participants4 Participants7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Asian
3 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Black or African American
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
More than one race
3 Participants4 Participants7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
All subjects
White
36 Participants34 Participants70 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 Participants4 Participants7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Asian
3 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Black or African American
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
More than one race
2 Participants4 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
PFIC Cohort
White
24 Participants19 Participants43 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 Participants3 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Black or African American
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
More than one race
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Primary Cohort
White
9 Participants9 Participants18 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Argentina
2 participants1 participants3 participants
Region of Enrollment
Austria
1 participants1 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
Belgium
3 participants0 participants3 participants
Region of Enrollment
Brazil
7 participants3 participants10 participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
1 participants1 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
Colombia
2 participants4 participants6 participants
Region of Enrollment
France
1 participants2 participants3 participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
1 participants1 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
Italy
2 participants4 participants6 participants
Region of Enrollment
Lebanon
6 participants8 participants14 participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
3 participants5 participants8 participants
Region of Enrollment
Poland
4 participants2 participants6 participants
Region of Enrollment
Singapore
2 participants0 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
Turkey
1 participants1 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
2 participants0 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants13 participants22 participants
Sex: Female, Male
All subjects
Female
27 Participants24 Participants51 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
All subjects
Male
20 Participants22 Participants42 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
PFIC Cohort
Female
16 Participants18 Participants34 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
PFIC Cohort
Male
17 Participants13 Participants30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Primary Cohort
Female
7 Participants11 Participants18 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Primary Cohort
Male
7 Participants6 Participants13 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 470 / 46
other
Total, other adverse events
47 / 4743 / 46
serious
Total, serious adverse events
5 / 473 / 46

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in the Primary Cohort

The primary efficacy endpoint is the mean change in the average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score between baseline and Weeks 15-26, using 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity scores (Mixed Model Repeated Measures). The baseline average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score is defined as the 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score prior to the first dose of the study medication. ItchRo(Obs) Severity Score = Itch Reported Outcome Observer assessment severity score; scale between 0 (not itchy at all) and 4 (extremely itchy); the lower the score the better.

Time frame: MMRM model was used with inputs of the average changes from baseline (BL) to Weeks 1-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-26, and other covariates. The average change from BL over Weeks 15-26 is calculated in the model and presented as a single number.

Population: Primary Cohort, defined as participants with genetic testing results consistent with biallelic disease causing variation in ABCB11 (PFIC2, also referred to as BSEP deficiency), based on standard-of-care genotyping, excluding those PFIC2 participants predicted to have complete absence of BSEP function (PFIC2 participants with heterozygosis, biliary diversion, having low or fluctuating sBA levels).

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatMean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in the Primary Cohort-1.718 Score on a scale
Primary Cohort PlaceboMean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in the Primary Cohort-0.628 Score on a scale
Comparison: The difference between maralixibat and placebo treatment groups in the mean change in the average ItchRO(Obs) severity score between baseline and Weeks 15-26p-value: =0.006395% CI: [-1.845, -0.334]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, Nt-PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)

Mean change in the average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score between baseline and Week 15 through Week 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6). ItchRo(Obs) Severity Score = Itch Reported Outcome Observer assessment severity score; scale between 0 (not itchy at all) and 4 (extremely itchy); the lower the score the better.

Time frame: Between Baseline and Week 15 through Week 26

Population: Primary cohort plus PFIC1, PFIC3, PFIC4, PFIC6.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatMean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, Nt-PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)-1.811 score on a scale
Primary Cohort PlaceboMean Change in the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Severity Score in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, Nt-PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)-0.610 score on a scale
p-value: <0.000195% CI: [-1.727, -0.674]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change in Total sBA Level in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)

Mean change in total sBA level between baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22, and 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)

Time frame: Between Baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22 and 26

Population: Primary cohort plus PFIC1, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatMean Change in Total sBA Level in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)-157.489 μmol/L
Primary Cohort PlaceboMean Change in Total sBA Level in Participants With PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)2.913 μmol/L
p-value: <0.000195% CI: [-220.836, -99.97]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change in Total sBA Level in the Primary Cohort.

Mean change in total sBA level between baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22 and 26.

Time frame: Baseline and average of Weeks 18, 22 and 26

Population: Primary Cohort, defined as participants with genetic testing results consistent with biallelic disease causing variation in ABCB11 (PFIC2, also referred to as BSEP deficiency), based on standard-of-care genotyping, excluding those PFIC2 participants predicted to have complete absence of BSEP function (PFIC2 participants with heterozygosis, biliary diversion, having low or fluctuating sBA levels). Two maralixibat participants did not have baseline sBA values and were not included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatMean Change in Total sBA Level in the Primary Cohort.-175.536 μmol/L
Primary Cohort PlaceboMean Change in Total sBA Level in the Primary Cohort.11.187 μmol/L
p-value: =0.001395% CI: [-293.454, -79.992]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders in the Primary Cohort

Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) responders from Week 15 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC2 using the average value from the three 4-week periods (Weeks 15-18, 19-22 and 23-26). The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. ItchRO responders are defined as a subject having a 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity change from baseline of ≤-1.0 or an average severity score of ≤1.0.

Time frame: Week 15 to Week 26 using the average value from the three 4-week periods (Weeks 15-18, 19-22 and 23-26)

Population: Primary Cohort, defined as participants with genetic testing results consistent with biallelic disease causing variation in ABCB11 (PFIC2, also referred to as BSEP deficiency), based on standard-of-care genotyping, excluding those PFIC2 participants predicted to have complete absence of BSEP function (PFIC2 participants with heterozygosis, biliary diversion, having low or fluctuating sBA levels).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatProportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders in the Primary Cohort8 Number of responders
Primary Cohort PlaceboProportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders in the Primary Cohort4 Number of responders
p-value: =0.0736Bernard's exact test
Secondary

Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)

Proportion of ItchRO(Obs) responders from Week 15 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6). The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. ItchRO responders are defined as a subject having a 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity change from baseline of ≤-1.0 OR an average severity score of ≤1.0.

Time frame: From Week 15 to Week 26

Population: Primary cohort plus PFIC1, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatProportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)21 Number of responders
Primary Cohort PlaceboProportion of ItchRO(Obs) Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)8 Number of responders
p-value: =0.0023Bernard's exact test
Secondary

Proportion of sBA Responders in the Primary Cohort

Proportion of sBA responders from Week 18 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC2, using the average value from Weeks 18, 22 and 26 values. The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. sBA responders are defined as a subject having an average sBA level of \<102 umol/L (applies only if baseline sBA level was ≥102 umol/L), OR a ≤-75% average percent change from baseline.

Time frame: Average value from Weeks 18, 22 and 26

Population: Primary Cohort, defined as participants with genetic testing results consistent with biallelic disease causing variation in ABCB11 (PFIC2, also referred to as BSEP deficiency), based on standard-of-care genotyping, excluding those PFIC2 participants predicted to have complete absence of BSEP function (PFIC2 participants with heterozygosis, biliary diversion, having low or fluctuating sBA levels).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatProportion of sBA Responders in the Primary Cohort5 Number of responders
Primary Cohort PlaceboProportion of sBA Responders in the Primary Cohort1 Number of responders
p-value: =0.041Bernard's exact test
Secondary

Proportion of sBA Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)

Proportion of sBA responders from Week 18 to Week 26 in participants with PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6). The number in the Subject Analysis Set refers to the number of responders. sBA responders are defined as a subject having an average sBA level of \<102 umol/L (applies only if baseline sBA level was ≥102 umol/L), or a ≤-75% average percent change from baseline.

Time frame: Week 18 to Week 26

Population: Primary cohort plus PFIC1, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Primary Cohort MaralixibatProportion of sBA Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)15 Number of responders
Primary Cohort PlaceboProportion of sBA Responders PFIC (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6)2 Number of responders
p-value: =0.0004Bernard's exact test

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026