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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of CBL-514 Injection for Reducing Subcutaneous Fat (Stage 1)

A 2-Stage Adaptive Design, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of CBL-514 Injection for Reducing Abdominal and Thigh Subcutaneous Fat (Stage 1)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04575467
Enrollment
25
Registered
2020-10-05
Start date
2020-12-09
Completion date
2021-12-08
Last updated
2024-08-09

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Conditions

Subcutaneous Fat

Brief summary

The Stage 1 of this phase 2 study is an open-label single ascending dose (SAD) study. The primary objectives are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of injection lipolysis with CBL-514. It will be followed by a parallel-arm multiple-dose design in Stage 2.

Interventions

CBL-514 will be administered via injection into the subcutaneous adipose layer.

Sponsors

Caliway Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Body mass index (BMI) \>18.5 and \<32 kg/m2 and body weight ≥50 kg at Screening and Day 1. 2. Subject has sufficient thigh subcutaneous fat thickness of at least 1.50 cm (15.0 mm) and up to 5.00 cm (50.0 mm) measured by ultrasound, surrounding the center of treatment area at Screening and Day 1. 3. Subject has stable body weight (identified as ≤ 5% weight change) for at least 3 months before Screening and during the study. 4. Subject who has maintained a stable lifestyle (e.g. exercise, eating patterns, and smoking habit) for at least 3 months before Screening and during the study. 5. Voluntarily signs the Informed Consent Form (ICF) and, in the opinion of the Investigator or delegate, is physically and mentally capable of participating in the study, and willing to adhere to study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

1. Female subject of childbearing potential who is not willing to commit to an acceptable contraceptive regimen with her partner from the time of Screening and throughout study participation until 90 days after the last investigational product (IP) dose, or who is currently pregnant or lactating. Male subject who is not willing to commit to an acceptable contraceptive method. Females who have been surgically sterilized (hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy) or who are post-menopausal (e.g., defined as at least 50 years with ≥12 months of amenorrhea with a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) \>40 IU/L) are considered to be of non-childbearing potential. Subjects who are not of childbearing potential are not required to use contraception. 2. Subject diagnosed with coagulation disorders or is receiving anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy or medications or dietary supplements, which impede coagulation or platelet aggregation. 3. Subject has fasting hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≥ 9%, delayed would healing, or any diabetic risks which, in the opinion of Investigator, is inappropriate to participate in the study. 4. Subject has a clinically significant cardiovascular disease and abnormal findings in electrocardiogram (ECG). 5. Subject with active or prior history of malignancies within 5 years before Screening or being worked-up for a possible malignancy. Except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma of skin and in situ squamous cell carcinoma of skin would be eligible as per Investigator's discretion. 6. Subject with a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1, infection or subjects with active HIV infection at Screening with positive HIV antigen/antibody (Ag/Ab) combo test. 7. Subjects with any hepatic medical condition that would interfere with assessment of safety or efficacy or compromise the subject's ability to undergo study procedures or provide informed consent. 8. Subject has abnormal skin or local skin conditions at the treatment area, which in the opinion of Investigator, is inappropriate to participate in the study, including but not limited to any of the following: 1. Skin manifestations of a systemic disease, 2. Any abnormality of the skin or soft tissues of the area to be treated, 3. Grade III cellulite (Nürnberger and Muller scale, Nürnberger F, 1978) at the area to be treated, 4. Skin folding on treatment area when the subject is in the supine position, 5. Sensory loss or dysesthesia in the area to be treated, 6. Evidence of any cause of enlargement in the area to be treated other than localized subcutaneous fat, 7. Tattoos on the area to be treated. 9. Subject who has undergone the following procedures: 1. Previous surgery in the anticipated treatment area, 2. Cardiac pacemakers or any implantable electrical device, 3. Metal implants of any type in the area to be treated, 4. Esthetic procedure i.e. liposuction to the region to be treated, 5. Esthetic procedure e.g. cryolipolysis, ultrasonic lipolysis, low level laser therapy (LLLT), lipolysis injection to the region to be treated within 12 months before Screening or during the study. 10. Subject is on prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) weight reduction medication or weight reduction programs within 3 months before Screening or during the study. 11. Subject is undergoing chronic steroid or immunosuppressive therapy. 12. Requiring continual use of the following therapeutic agents during the study: S mephenytoin (Mesantoin), terfenadine (Teldane), buspirone (Buspar), fexofenadine (Fexotabs, Tefodine, Telfast, Xergic, Allegra, etc.). If a subject needs to use the above mentioned therapeutic agents during the study for any reason, these therapeutic agents should not be used at least for 48 hours prior to dosing and until 24 hours post-dose. 13. Unable to receive topical anesthesia (e.g., history of hypersensitivity to Benzocaine, lidocaine, or Tetracaine). 14. Subjects with known allergies or sensitivities to the IP or its components. 15. Subjects with inadequate liver function at Screening defined as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALKP), total bilirubin (TBIL), or gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) \>3.0 × upper limit of normal (ULN). 16. Subjects with inadequate renal function, defined as abnormal serum creatinine, and urea \>1.5 × ULN or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<60 mL/min/1.73 m2. Subjects who are currently on dialysis should be excluded. 17. Use of other investigational drug or device within 4 weeks prior to Screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Injection Site ReactionsUp to 4 weeks after treatmentInjection site reactions include but not limited to redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, itching, pain, warmth, discoloration and hardness
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)Up to 4 weeks after treatmentECG parameters include heart rate, RR interval, PR interval, QT interval, QTc interval, and QRS interval
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical ExaminationUp to 4 weeks after treatmentPhysical examinations include assessment of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological systems
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse EventsUp to 4 weeks after treatmentNumber of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory ValuesUp to 4 weeks after treatmentThe clinical laboratory tests include Biochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis test
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital SignsUp to 4 weeks after treatmentVital signs measurements include temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Subcutaneous Fat VolumeUp to 4 weeks after treatmentChange in subcutaneous fat volume over the treated area as measured by ultrasound compared to Baseline. No efficacy assessments were done for Group 1 of Stage 1 study.
Change in Subcutaneous Fat ThicknessUp to 4 weeks after treatmentChange in subcutaneous fat thickness as measured by ultrasound compared to Baseline. No efficacy assessments were done for Group 1 of Stage 1 study.

Countries

Australia

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CBL-514 320 mg
CBL-514 will be administered via injection into the thigh subcutaneous adipose layer.
6
CBL-514 480 mg
CBL-514 will be administered via injection into the abdomen subcutaneous adipose layer.
7
CBL-514 640 mg
CBL-514 will be administered via injection into the abdomen subcutaneous adipose layer.
6
CBL-514 800 mg
CBL-514 will be administered via injection into the abdomen subcutaneous adipose layer.
6
Total25

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyAdverse Event0100

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCBL-514 320 mgCBL-514 480 mgCBL-514 640 mgCBL-514 800 mgTotal
Age, Continuous52.5 years48 years31.5 years51.5 years51 years
Body Mass Index26.08 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.95
25.16 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.51
26.15 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.74
25.97 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.66
25.81 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.64
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants7 Participants5 Participants6 Participants24 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
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 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
6 Participants5 Participants4 Participants4 Participants19 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Australia
6 Participants7 Participants6 Participants6 Participants25 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants5 Participants6 Participants3 Participants20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants3 Participants5 Participants
Weight69.46 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.58
75.25 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.7
65.93 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.01
75.48 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.8
71.68 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.65

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 / 60 / 70 / 60 / 6
other
Total, other adverse events
6 / 67 / 76 / 66 / 6
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 60 / 71 / 60 / 6

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Values

The clinical laboratory tests include Biochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis test

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CBL-514 320 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Values0 Participants
CBL-514 480 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Values0 Participants
CBL-514 640 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Values0 Participants
CBL-514 800 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Clinical Laboratory Values1 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)

ECG parameters include heart rate, RR interval, PR interval, QT interval, QTc interval, and QRS interval

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CBL-514 320 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)0 Participants
CBL-514 480 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)0 Participants
CBL-514 640 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)0 Participants
CBL-514 800 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical Examination

Physical examinations include assessment of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological systems

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CBL-514 320 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical Examination0 Participants
CBL-514 480 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical Examination0 Participants
CBL-514 640 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical Examination0 Participants
CBL-514 800 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical Examination0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs

Vital signs measurements include temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CBL-514 320 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs0 Participants
CBL-514 480 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs0 Participants
CBL-514 640 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs0 Participants
CBL-514 800 mgNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Injection Site Reactions

Injection site reactions include but not limited to redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, itching, pain, warmth, discoloration and hardness

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CBL-514 320 mgNumber of Participants With Injection Site Reactions6 Participants
CBL-514 480 mgNumber of Participants With Injection Site Reactions7 Participants
CBL-514 640 mgNumber of Participants With Injection Site Reactions6 Participants
CBL-514 800 mgNumber of Participants With Injection Site Reactions6 Participants
Primary

Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events

Number of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs)

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CBL-514 320 mgNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events103 number of events
CBL-514 480 mgNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events57 number of events
CBL-514 640 mgNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events69 number of events
CBL-514 800 mgNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events61 number of events
Secondary

Change in Subcutaneous Fat Thickness

Change in subcutaneous fat thickness as measured by ultrasound compared to Baseline. No efficacy assessments were done for Group 1 of Stage 1 study.

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: ITT Population (Data not collected for participants that received the 320 mg injection)

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CBL-514 320 mgChange in Subcutaneous Fat Thickness-4.77 Absolute Change (mm) from BaselineStandard Deviation 2.29
CBL-514 480 mgChange in Subcutaneous Fat Thickness-4.85 Absolute Change (mm) from BaselineStandard Deviation 2.02
CBL-514 640 mgChange in Subcutaneous Fat Thickness-2.98 Absolute Change (mm) from BaselineStandard Deviation 2.83
p-value: <0.0195% CI: [-7.17, -2.37]Paired t-test
p-value: <0.0195% CI: [-6.97, -2.73]Paired t-test
p-value: <0.0595% CI: [-5.95, -0.01]Paired t-test
Secondary

Change in Subcutaneous Fat Volume

Change in subcutaneous fat volume over the treated area as measured by ultrasound compared to Baseline. No efficacy assessments were done for Group 1 of Stage 1 study.

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks after treatment

Population: ITT Population (Data not collected for participants that received the 320 mg injection)

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CBL-514 320 mgChange in Subcutaneous Fat Volume-114.40 Absolute change (mL) from BaselineStandard Deviation 54.88
CBL-514 480 mgChange in Subcutaneous Fat Volume-155.20 Absolute change (mL) from BaselineStandard Deviation 64.7
CBL-514 640 mgChange in Subcutaneous Fat Volume-119.17 Absolute change (mL) from BaselineStandard Deviation 113.11
p-value: <0.0195% CI: [-171.99, -56.81]Paired t-test
p-value: <0.0195% CI: [-223.1, -87.3]Paired t-test
p-value: <0.0595% CI: [-237.86, -0.47]Paired t-test

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