Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 study: DCR-PHXC
Official title Safety & Efficacy of DCR-PHXC in Patients With PH1 and ESRD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04580420
What this study is testing
What is DCR-PHXC?
This is an investigational medicine being studied as a potential treatment for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 in people with severe kidney problems. is designed to lower the amount of a harmful chemical called oxalate in the body by blocking the enzyme that makes it.
Also referred to as Nedosiran.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to check if the drug is safe and works for people with Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 and severe kidney problems.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people who have Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 and severe kidney failure, whether or not they are on dialysis.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive the study drug and undergo medical tests to monitor their health and kidney function.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration of the study or the number of visits required.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Note: Currently, the DCR-PHXC-204 study is only enrolling potential participants under 6 years of age.
- adults and adolescents (aged ≥ 12 years)
- children 6 to 11 years of age
- children 2 to 5 years of age
- infants and newborns from birth to \< 2 years of age
You likely can't join if
- Prior hepatic transplantation; or scheduled transplantation within 6 months of Day 1. Prior renal transplantation is allowed.
- Documented evidence of clinical manifestations of severe systemic oxalosis (including preexisting retinal, heart, or skin calcifications, or history...
- Severe intercurrent illness
- Known causes of active liver disease/injury (e.g., alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/steatohepatitis)
- Non-PH related conditions contributing to renal insufficiency
- Physician concerns about intake of drugs of abuse or excessive alcohol intake, or history of excessive alcohol intake in the 2 years prior to...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Note: Currently, the DCR-PHXC-204 study is only enrolling potential participants under 6 years of age.
- adults and adolescents (aged ≥ 12 years)
- children 6 to 11 years of age
- children 2 to 5 years of age
- infants and newborns from birth to \< 2 years of age
- . Documented diagnosis of PH1, confirmed by genotyping
- Estimated GFR at Screening \<30mL/min normalized to 1.73m\^2 BSA
- Mean of 2 Plasma Oxalate \>20μmol/L during screening
- For participants receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis total duration of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis must be less than 24 months and hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis regimen must have been stable for...
- Male or Female
- A male participant with a female partner of childbearing potential must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose of study intervention and refrain from...
- A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP).
- A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose of study intervention and agrees to refrain from harvesting/freezing eggs during this...
- Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
- Participant (and/or participant's parent or legal guardian if participant is a minor [defined as patient \<18 years of age, or younger than the age of majority according to local regulations]) is capable of giving...
- Adolescents (12 to \< 18 years of age, or older than 12 years but younger than the age of majority according to local regulations) must be able to provide written assent for participation.
- For children younger than 12 years of age, assent will be based on local regulations
- Affiliated with or is a beneficiary of a health insurance system (if applicable per national regulations)
- Prior hepatic transplantation; or scheduled transplantation within 6 months of Day 1. Prior renal transplantation is allowed.
- Documented evidence of clinical manifestations of severe systemic oxalosis (including preexisting retinal, heart, or skin calcifications, or history of severe bone pain, pathological fractures, or bone deformations)
- Severe intercurrent illness
- Known causes of active liver disease/injury (e.g., alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/steatohepatitis)
- Non-PH related conditions contributing to renal insufficiency
- Physician concerns about intake of drugs of abuse or excessive alcohol intake, or history of excessive alcohol intake in the 2 years prior to enrollment (defined as ≥ 21 units of alcohol per week in men and ≥ 14 units...
- Use of an RNAi drug, other DCR-PHXC, within the last 6 months
- Severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count ≤ 100,000/µL)
- Hepatotoxicity, defined as alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) \> 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) and total bilirubin \> 2 × ULN or international normalized ratio (INR) \>1.5
- Severe flu-like symptoms leading to discontinuation of therapy
- Localized skin reaction from the injection (graded severe) leading to discontinuation of therapy
- Coagulopathy/clinically significant prolongation of clotting time
- Participation in any clinical study in which they received an investigational medicinal product (IMP) other than DCR-PHXC within 4 months before Screening.
- Liver function test abnormalities: ALT and/or AST \>1.5 × ULN for age and gender
- Positive anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (anti-dsDNA) antibody test at Screening
- Known hypersensitivity to DCR-PHXC or any of its ingredients
- Inability or unwillingness to comply with the specified study procedures, including the lifestyle considerations
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Bonn, Germany
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Barcelona, Spain
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- London, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Rochester, Minnesota, United States; Bonn, Germany; Beirut, Lebanon; Barcelona, Spain; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; London, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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