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A Ph2b to Evaluate Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tildacerfont in Adult CAH

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SPR001 (Tildacerfont) in Adult Subjects With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04457336
Enrollment
96
Registered
2020-07-07
Start date
2020-08-26
Completion date
2024-05-23
Last updated
2025-07-08

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

Conditions

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Keywords

CAH, Adrenal Disorder, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Brief summary

An investigation of the efficacy and safety of up to 70 weeks of treatment with Tildacerfont in subjects with classic CAH who have elevated biomarkers at baseline on their current GC regimen. Optional open label treatment extension period up to 240 weeks with 200mg Tildacerfont QD.

Detailed description

This is a study that will test the efficacy and safety of Tildacerfont. The first 12-weeks will be a double-blind, placebo controlled, dose ranging study. The following 58-weeks will assess the long term safety of Tildacerfont. Optional open label treatment extension period up to 240 weeks with 200mg Tildacerfont QD.

Interventions

Tablet, administered daily

Sponsors

Spruce Biosciences
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Masking description

Double-Blind

Intervention model description

Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1:1:1 manner to one of three doses of Tildacerfont or Placebo.

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Male and female subjects ≥18 years old at screening 2. Has a known childhood diagnosis of classic CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency based on genetic mutation in CYP21A2 and/or documented (at any time) elevated 17-OHP and currently treated with HC, HC acetate, prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone (or a combination of the aforementioned GCs) 3. Has been on a stable, supraphysiologic dose of GC replacement (defined as ≥15 mg/day and ≤60 mg/day in HCe) for ≥1 month before screening 4. Has A4 \>ULN at both screening and Week 4 (measured before any AM GC dose) if daily GC dose \<30 mg OR has A4 \>2.5x ULN at both screening and Week 4 (measured before any AM GC dose) 5. For subjects with the salt-wasting form of CAH, subject has been on a stable dose of mineralocorticoid replacement for ≥1 month before screening 6. Agrees to follow contraception guidelines. Male subjects must also agree to refrain from donating sperm throughout the treatment period and for 90 days after the last dose of study drug. 7. Is able to understand all study procedures and risks involved and provides written informed consent indicating willingness to comply with all aspects of the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

1. Has a known or suspected diagnosis of any other known form of classic CAH (not due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency) 2. Has a history that includes bilateral adrenalectomy or hypopituitarism 3. Has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to tildacerfont, any of its excipients, or any other CRF1 receptor antagonist 4. Current treatment with dexamethasone as GC therapy for CAH a. Prior treatment with dexamethasone is allowed as long as the transition to an alternative GC regimen (eg, HC, prednisone, or prednisolone) has resulted in a stable dose of GC replacement for ≥1 month before screening. 5. Is not adherent to GC or study drug dosing regimen during the Run-in Period (defined as taking \<80% of expected doses based on drug accountability) 6. Shows clinical signs or symptoms of adrenal insufficiency 7. Has had a clinically significant unstable medical condition, medically significant illness, or chronic disease occurring within 30 days of screening, including but not limited to: 1. An ongoing malignancy or \<3 years of remission history from any malignancy, other than successfully treated localized skin cancer 2. eGFR of \<45 mL/min/1.73 m2 3. Current or history of liver disease (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome). 4. History of alcohol or substance abuse within the last year, or any significant history of alcohol or substance abuse that would likely prevent the subject from reliably participating in the study, based on the opinion of the Investigator 5. Active hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV at screening 6. Subjects who plan to undergo bariatric surgery during the study are excluded. 7. Any other condition that would impact subject safety or confound interpretation of study results 8. Psychiatric conditions, including but not limited to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorders that are not effectively controlled on medication and may have an adverse impact on study compliance. Symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis are exclusionary. Additionally: 1. Increased risk of suicide based on the Investigator's judgment or the results of the C-SSRS conducted at screening and Week 6 (eg, C-SSRS Type 3, 4, or 5 ideation within the past 6 months or any suicidal behavior within the past 12 months) 2. HADS score \>12 for either depression or anxiety at screening or Week 6 9. Has clinically significant abnormal ECG or clinical laboratory results. Abnormal results that must be reviewed and discussed with the Medical Monitor to determine eligibility for this study include but are not limited to: 1. Any clinically meaningful abnormal ECG results, including QTcF \>450 ms for male participants or \>470 ms for female participants 2. ALT \>2x ULN 3. Total bilirubin \>1.5x ULN 4. Total bile acids \>5x ULN 10. Routinely works overnight shifts 11. Subjects with travel plans/work schedules that result in significant and frequent changes in time zones (\>2 hours) will require Medical Monitor approval for enrollment. 12. Females who are pregnant or nursing 13. Use of any other investigational drug from 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before screening to the end of the study 14. Use of the following drugs from 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before Day 1 to the end of the study: 1. Rosiglitazone, aromatase inhibitors, testosterone, growth hormones, or any other medication or supplement that could impact subject safety or confound interpretation of study results 2. The following drugs: i. Moderate to strong inhibitors and/or inducers of CYP3A4 ii. Sensitive substrates or narrow-therapeutic-range substrates of CYP3A4 (except hormonal contraception containing ≤35 μg ethinyl estradiol) iii. Sensitive substrates or narrow-therapeutic-range substrates of BCRP (except those that can be administered QD in the morning, separated by approximately 10 hours from evening administration of study drug) 15. Donation or receipt of blood from 90 days before Screening to the end of the study; donation or receipt of platelets, white blood cells, or plasma from 30 days before Screening to the end of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Over 12 WeeksBaseline and 12 weeks of treatment (Week 18)Assessment of dose response for change from baseline in log A4 after 12 weeks on double-blind placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks12 weeksAbsolute change from baseline in A4 as determined via application of the delta theorem to the log scale analysis results after 12 weeks on double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18). Results show mean Treatment Effect of Dose vs Placebo. A negative value represents a reduction in absolute concentration compared to baseline.
To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks12 weeksChange from baseline in 17-OHP as assessed on the log scale after 12 weeks on double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18). A negative value represents a % reduction from baseline.

Countries

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

96 participants participated in Part A , 86 of those participants continued into Part B, and 57 of these participants then entered Part C

Pre-assignment details

96 informed consents were signed when participants enrolled in the Placebo or Part A of the study. The ICF included language for all Parts of the study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
tablet
24
Tildacerfont 50 mg
50 mg
24
Tildacerfont 100 mg
100 mg
24
Tildacerfont 200 mg
200 mg
24
Total96

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005FG006FG007
Period 2: Part AAdverse Event00110000
Period 2: Part ALost to Follow-up01000000
Period 2: Part AOther01000000
Period 2: Part APhysician Decision00010000
Period 2: Part AProtocol Violation01000000
Period 2: Part AStudy Terminated00100000
Period 2: Part AWithdrawal by Subject01110000
Period 3: Part BStudy Terminated0000110130
Period 3: Part BWithdrawal by Subject00000120
Period 4: Part CAdverse Event00000002
Period 4: Part COther00000002
Period 4: Part CSite Terminated00000001
Period 4: Part CStudy Terminated000000030
Period 4: Part CWithdrawal by Subject00000003

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalPlaceboTildacerfont 50 mgTildacerfont 100 mgTildacerfont 200 mg
Age, Continuous32.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.81
33.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.03
29.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.55
31.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.29
35.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.36
BMI30.99 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.23
31.46 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.29
31.27 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.675
30.98 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.521
30.25 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.453
Cortisol3.018 ug/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.6998
2.63 ug/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.492
7.08 ug/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.382
1.29 ug/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.854
1.07 ug/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.071
Daily dose of Glucocorticoid27.025 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.518
26.9 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.59
29.1 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.83
25.4 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.71
26.7 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.94
Diastolic blood pressure77.225 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.715
78.1 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.15
76.4 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.03
77.6 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.41
76.8 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.27
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
4 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
92 Participants23 Participants24 Participants24 Participants21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Fasting glucose90.6 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.975
89.1 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.94
91.1 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.57
91.4 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.36
90.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.03
Fasting insulin14.815 uIU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.57
10.32 uIU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.491
16.72 uIU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.896
15.77 uIU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.89
16.45 uIU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.004
Glucocorticoid BSA Based Dose14.08 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.424
13.97 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.198
14.62 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.88
13.52 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.117
14.21 mg in hydrocortisone equivalent(s)/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.5
HbA1c5.23 % of Hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.408
5.18 % of Hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.215
5.14 % of Hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.255
5.33 % of Hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.944
5.27 % of Hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.218
HDL49.85 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.463
56.7 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.85
44.0 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.34
49.4 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.14
49.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.52
Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)3.405 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.639
2.33 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.376
3.84 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.507
3.66 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9
3.79 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.774
LDL92.725 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 28.888
91.2 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.91
88.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 32.22
85.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.75
105.6 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 31.67
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
10 Participants3 Participants2 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 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
2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
84 Participants21 Participants22 Participants22 Participants19 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Europe
42 Participants9 Participants11 Participants16 Participants6 Participants
Region of Enrollment
North America
34 Participants9 Participants10 Participants6 Participants9 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Rest of World
20 Participants6 Participants3 Participants2 Participants9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
51 Participants12 Participants11 Participants12 Participants16 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
45 Participants12 Participants13 Participants12 Participants8 Participants
Systolic blood pressure117.8 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.946
118.3 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.08
117.5 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.54
115.0 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.46
120.4 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.71
Total cholesterol164.85 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 38.4
169.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 41.62
158.6 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 42.08
152.2 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.15
179.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 40.75
Triglycerides114.2 ng/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 65.555
107.4 ng/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 52.48
131.3 ng/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 85.37
85.1 ng/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 33.35
133.0 ng/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 91.02
Waist Circumference97.968 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.941
95.8 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.074
98.78 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.135
97.98 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.148
99.31 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.407

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
EG007
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 240 / 240 / 240 / 240 / 10 / 440 / 410 / 57
other
Total, other adverse events
17 / 2416 / 2420 / 2416 / 240 / 126 / 4417 / 4138 / 57
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 241 / 241 / 240 / 240 / 12 / 440 / 411 / 57

Outcome results

Primary

To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Over 12 Weeks

Assessment of dose response for change from baseline in log A4 after 12 weeks on double-blind placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18)

Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks of treatment (Week 18)

Population: The ITT Analysis Set included all randomized participants regardless of Treatment Period eligibility or completion. The ITT Analysis Set was the basis for demographics, baseline characteristics, and efficacy analyses.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Over 12 Weeks38.7 log(ng/dL)Standard Deviation 307.38
Tildacerfont 50 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Over 12 Weeks-49.0 log(ng/dL)Standard Deviation 449.02
Tildacerfont 100 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Over 12 Weeks147.2 log(ng/dL)Standard Deviation 661.2
Tildacerfont 200 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Over 12 Weeks-10.4 log(ng/dL)Standard Deviation 408.68
Secondary

To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks

Change from baseline in 17-OHP as assessed on the log scale after 12 weeks on double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18). A negative value represents a % reduction from baseline.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: The ITT Analysis Set included all randomized participants regardless of Treatment Period eligibility or completion. The ITT Analysis Set was the basis for demographics, baseline characteristics, and efficacy analyses.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks215.6 percent changeStandard Deviation 6165.61
Tildacerfont 50 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks644.2 percent changeStandard Deviation 6580.01
Tildacerfont 100 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks3564.6 percent changeStandard Deviation 7490.8
Tildacerfont 200 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks-753.7 percent changeStandard Deviation 5698.97
p-value: 0.8051Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks

Absolute change from baseline in 17-OHP as determined via application of the delta theorem to the log scale analysis results after 12 weeks on double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18). Results show mean Treatment Effect of Dose vs Placebo. A negative value represents a reduction in absolute concentration compared to baseline.

Time frame: 12 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks0 ng/dLStandard Error 0
Tildacerfont 50 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks355.9 ng/dLStandard Error 2179.63
Tildacerfont 100 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks22.6 ng/dLStandard Error 2120.47
Tildacerfont 200 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing 17-OHP in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks-250.8 ng/dLStandard Error 2153.59
Secondary

To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks

Absolute change from baseline in A4 as determined via application of the delta theorem to the log scale analysis results after 12 weeks on double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18). Results show mean Treatment Effect of Dose vs Placebo. A negative value represents a reduction in absolute concentration compared to baseline.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: The ITT Analysis Set included all randomized participants regardless of Treatment Period eligibility or completion. The ITT Analysis Set was the basis for demographics, baseline characteristics, and efficacy analyses.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks0 ng/dLStandard Error 0
Tildacerfont 50 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks-29.5 ng/dLStandard Error 106.26
Tildacerfont 100 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks39.1 ng/dLStandard Error 108.66
Tildacerfont 200 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks-23.2 ng/dLStandard Error 107.72
Secondary

To Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks

Change from baseline in A4 as assessed on the log scale after 12 weeks on double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Week 18). Results show mean % of Treatment Effect of Dose vs Placebo. A negative value represents a % reduction from baseline.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: The ITT Analysis Set included all randomized participants regardless of Treatment Period eligibility or completion. The ITT Analysis Set was the basis for demographics, baseline characteristics, and efficacy analyses.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks0 percentage
Tildacerfont 50 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks-3.3 percentage
Tildacerfont 100 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks4.3 percentage
Tildacerfont 200 mgTo Evaluate the Effect of Tildacerfont in Reducing A4 in Participants With Classic CAH Over 12 Weeks-2.6 percentage

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