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Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia study: Rilzabrutinib

Official title A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Rilzabrutinib Compared With Placebo in Participants 18 Years of Age and Older With Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07086976

What this study is testing

What is rilzabrutinib?

an investigational oral tablet being studied as a potential treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia is designed to inhibit Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) to modulate immune cell activity

Also referred to as SAR444671.

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 see if the drug rilzabrutinib is safe and effective at improving blood counts compared to a placebo.
Who it's for
The study is looking for men and women aged 18 or older with a confirmed diagnosis of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
What's involved
Participants will take a daily pill for up to 24 weeks, followed by an open-label period of 28 weeks where everyone takes the active drug. Some may continue for a long-term extension if their blood counts improve.
Time commitment
The study involves a 4-week screening period, up to 52 weeks of treatment, and a 2-week safety follow-up.
  • Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
  • Time commitment: about 8 weeks
  • You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Male and female participants with a documented (confirmed) diagnosis of primary wAIHA for at least 6 months.
  • Participants who have previously failed to maintain a sustained response after treatment with CS (CS-resistance [defined as failure to obtain...
  • Participants with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status Grade 2 or lower.
  • Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in...

You likely can't join if

  • Participants with clinically significant medical history or ongoing chronic illness that would jeopardize the safety of the participant or compromise...
  • Participants with medical history of lymphoma, leukemia, or any malignancy within the past 5 years except for basal cell or squamous epithelial...
  • Participants with symptomatic herpes zoster within 3 months prior to screening.
  • Participants with mixed wAIHA, or secondary wAIHA from any cause including drugs, Evans Syndrome, lymphoproliferative disorders (low count monoclonal...
  • Participants with history of myelodysplastic syndrome.
  • Participants with uncontrolled or active HBV infection or Active HCV infection.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Male and female participants with a documented (confirmed) diagnosis of primary wAIHA for at least 6 months.
  • Participants who have previously failed to maintain a sustained response after treatment with CS (CS-resistance [defined as failure to obtain hemoglobin response within 3 weeks on at least 1 mg/kg or 60 mg prednisone or...
  • Participants with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status Grade 2 or lower.
  • Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
What rules you out
  • Participants with clinically significant medical history or ongoing chronic illness that would jeopardize the safety of the participant or compromise the quality of the data derived from his or her participation in the...
  • Participants with medical history of lymphoma, leukemia, or any malignancy within the past 5 years except for basal cell or squamous epithelial carcinomas of the skin that have been resected with no evidence of...
  • Participants with symptomatic herpes zoster within 3 months prior to screening.
  • Participants with mixed wAIHA, or secondary wAIHA from any cause including drugs, Evans Syndrome, lymphoproliferative disorders (low count monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis is allowed), infectious or autoimmune disease...
  • Participants with history of myelodysplastic syndrome.
  • Participants with uncontrolled or active HBV infection or Active HCV infection.
  • HIV infection.
  • Participants with history of solid organ transplant.
  • Participants with a history of active or latent tuberculosis (TB).
  • Splenectomy within 12 weeks before screening and planned surgery during the PAP.
  • Concurrent treatment with other experimental/investigational drugs within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to treatment start.
  • Sensitivity to any of the study interventions, or components thereof, or drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the Investigator, contraindicates participation in the study.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it is enrolling

  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Duarte, California, United States
  • Los Alamitos, California, United States
  • Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Stanford, California, United States
  • Torrance, California, United States
  • New Haven, Connecticut, United States
  • Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
  • Hialeah, Florida, United States
  • Miami, Florida, United States
  • Tamarac, Florida, United States
  • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  • Detroit, Michigan, United States
  • Rochester, Minnesota, United States
  • The Bronx, New York, United States
  • Cleveland, Ohio, United States
  • Columbus, Ohio, United States

+ 79 more site(s).

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 study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

This study is enrolling now at Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States; Duarte, California, United States; Los Alamitos, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Stanford, California, United States and 93 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.

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