Clinical trial NCT01819727: An Open-Label Phase 3 Study of BMN 165 for Adults With PKU Not Previously Treated w/ BMN 165
Official title: A Phase 3, Open-Label, Randomized, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety & Tolerability of an Induction, Titration, and Maintenance Dose Regimen of BMN 165 Self Administered by Adults With PKU Not Previously Treated With BMN 165
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Phenylketonuria
Keywords: PKU
PEG-PAL
BioMarin
rAv-PAL PEG
BMN 165
open label
Prism301
Pegvaliase
Lead sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Sponsor class: INDUSTRY
First posted: 2013-03-28
Enrollment: 261
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 70
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The BMN 165 clinical development program has been designed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of BMN 165 in reducing blood Phe concentrations in patients 18 to 70 years old with hyperphenylalaninemia due to PKU. Study BMN 165-301 is a Phase 3, open-label, randomized study designed to further characterize the safety of BMN 165 during two induction, titration, and maintenance dose regimens in adults with PKU who have not had previous exposure to BMN 165 (naive). Subjects will be randomized (1:1) to titrate up to one of two dose regimens. Other key features of this study are the dose regimens chosen for induction and titration; the study duration; self administration of study drug; and the chosen tertiary objectives.

Detailed description: Primary and Secondary Outcomes:

The primary objective of the study is the following:

* To characterize the safety and tolerability during induction, titration, and maintenance dosing in BMN 165-naïve subjects who self administer BMN 165 at dose levels of 20 mg/day and 40 mg/day

The secondary objective of the study is the following:

* To evaluate blood Phe concentration during induction, titration, and maintenance dosing in BMN 165-naïve subjects who self administer BMN 165 at dose levels of 20 mg/day and 40 mg/day

The tertiary objectives of the study are the following:

* Percentage of daily recommended intake for age of natural protein intake
* Dietary protein intake from medical food and intact food
* The ADHD-RS score (-Investigator Rated; inattentive subscale score, total score, and hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale score)
* POMS scores (-Observer Rated and -Subject Rated)
* Trough plasma concentrations of BMN 165

Primary Analysis:

All AEs will be coded using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA). The incidence of AEs will be summarized by system organ class, preferred term, relationship to study drug, and severity for the subjects who are randomized to the 40 mg/day dose, the 20 mg/day dose, and overall. A by-subject listing will be provided for those subjects who experience an SAE, including death, or experience an AE associated with early withdrawal from the study or study drug. Hypersensitivity AEs and AEs that result in dosing interruption or dose reduction are of interest, and the percentage of subjects who report these AEs will be presented.

Clinical laboratory data will be summarized by the type of laboratory test for the subjects who are randomized to the 40 mg/day dose, the 20 mg /day dose, and overall. Frequency and percentage of subjects who experience abnormal (ie, outside of reference range) and/or clinically significant abnormalities after study drug administration will be presented for each clinical laboratory test. For each clinical laboratory test, descriptive statistics will be provided for baseline and all subsequent post-baseline visits. Changes from baseline to the post-baseline visits will also be provided. Descriptive statistics, including clinically significant changes from baseline, of vital signs, physical examination results, ECG test results, and immunogenicity test results will also be provided in a similar manner. Additionally, antibodies and titers will be summarized at the scheduled time point.

Detailed statistical methods will be provided in the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP).

Secondary Analysis:

The secondary efficacy endpoint is change from baseline to end of study in blood Phe concentration.

Baseline is defined as the average of blood Phe concentrations collected prior to dosing at the Screening Visit and on Day 1.

The primary analysis method for the secondary endpoint will use a repeated measures model, with change from baseline Phe as the dependent variable and dose (40 mg/day or 20 mg/day), study week, and baseline Phe as independent variables.

A responder analysis will be presented as a cumulative distribution function. The percentage of subjects with blood Phe concentration below "X" umol/L at the end of the study will be plotted and summarized for various "X" as a cumulative distribution function for each of the 2 doses and overall.

Detailed statistical methods will be provided in the SAP.

Tertiary Analyses:

The statistical analysis method for tertiary endpoints (protein intake; the ADHD-RS IV score) will be descriptive. More details regarding the analysis methods for the tertiary endpoints will be provided in the SAP.

Trough plasma concentrations of BMN 165 will be evaluated.

DMC The Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) will act in an advisory capacity to

BioMarin to monitor subject safety and the efficacy of BMN 165 in subjects who participate in Study BMN 165-301 .The DMC responsibilities may include the following:

* Review the study protocol, informed consent and assent documents, and plans for data monitoring
* Evaluate the progress of the trial; study data quality; timeliness; subject recruitment, accrual and retention; subjects' risk versus benefit; and other factors that could affect the study outcome
* Consider relevant information that may have an effect on the safety of the participants or the ethics of the study
* Protect the safety of the study participants in accordance with the stopping rules as defined in study protocol
* Make recommendations to BioMarin concerning continuation or termination of the study or other modifications of the study based on their observations
* If appropriate, conduct interim analysis of safety and efficacy

Eligibility criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA

Individuals eligible to participate in this study must meet all of the following criteria:

* A current diagnosis of PKU with the following:

  * Current blood Phe concentration \>600 µmol/L at screening and
  * Average blood Phe concentration of \>600 µmol/L over the past 6 months (per available data)
* Have no previous exposure to BMN 165
* Are ≥18 and ≤70 years of age at the time of screening

  * Subjects who are \< 18 years of age but are already enrolled into the study may continue to participate
* If taking Kuvan, have a treatment end date ≥14 days prior to Day 1 (ie, first dose of BMN 165)
* Are willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to any research-related procedures
* Are willing and able to comply with all study procedures
* Has identified a person who is ≥ 18 years of age who has the neurocognitive and linguistic capacities to comprehend and complete the POMS-Observer-rated scale
* Has identified a competent person or persons who are ≥ 18 years of age who can observe the subject during study drug administration and for a minimum of 1 hour following administration until dose titration has completed and if needed upon return to dosing after an AE and per investigator determination.

  * A home healthcare nurse may perform the study drug observations.
* For females of childbearing potential, must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study. (Females are considered not of childbearing potential if they have been in menopause for at least 2 years, have had a tubal ligation at least 1 year prior to screening, or have had a total hysterectomy.)
* If sexually active, must be willing to use 2 acceptable methods of contraception while participating in the study and 4 weeks after the study.

  * Males post vasectomy 2 years with no known pregnancies for at least 2 years do not need to use any other forms of birth control during the study.
  * Females who have been in menopause for at least 2 years, have had a tubal ligation at least 1 year prior to screening, or have had a total hysterectomy do not need to use any other forms of contraception during the study.
* Have received documented approval from a study dietician confirming that the subject is capable of maintaining their diet in accordance with dietary information presented in the protocol.
* Have neurocognitive and linguistic capacities to comprehend and answer investigator's prompts for the ADHD RS- Investigator rated instrument and to complete the POMS-Subject rated scale.
* If applicable, maintained stable dose of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric disorder for ≥8 weeks prior to enrollment and willing to maintain stable dose throughout study unless a change is medically indicated.
* Are in generally good health, as evidenced by physical examination, clinical laboratory evaluations and ECG tests performed at screening

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

Individuals who meet any of the following exclusion criteria will not be eligible to participate in the study:

* Use of any investigational product or investigational medical device within 30 days prior to screening or requirement for any investigational agent prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments.
* Use of any medication that is intended to treat PKU (except Kuvan), including the use of large neutral amino acids, within 2 days prior to administration of study drug Day 1 (first dose of BMN 165). Note: Kuvan treatment must be stopped ≥14 days before Day 1
* Use or planned use of any injectable drugs containing PEG (other than BMN 165), including medroxyprogesterone injection, within 3 months prior to screening and during study participation
* Known hypersensitivity to any components of BMN 165
* Current use of levodopa
* A positive test for HIV antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis C antibody
* A history of organ transplantation or on chronic immunosuppressive therapy
* A history of substance abuse (as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders \[DSM IV\]) in the past 12 months or current alcohol or drug abuse
* Current participation in the Kuvan registry study (PKU Demographics, Outcomes and Safety \[PKUDOS\]). Patients may discontinue the PKUDOS registry trial to allow enrollment in this study
* Pregnant or breastfeeding at screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) or breastfeed at any time during the study
* Concurrent disease or condition that would interfere with study participation or safety (eg, history or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurological, oncologic, or psychiatric disease)
* Major surgery planned during the study period
* Any condition that, in the view of the investigator, places the subject at high risk of poor treatment compliance or terminating early from the study
* Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) concentration ≥2 times the upper limit of normal
* Creatinine \>1.5 times the upper limit of normal.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Number of Participants With Hypersensitivity Adverse Reaction
timeFrame: baseline and 36 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Blood Phenylalanine Concentration
timeFrame: baseline and 36 weeks
Other outcomes:
measure: Dietary Phenylalanine
timeFrame: baseline and 36 weeks
Locations:
city: La Jolla
country: United States
facility: University of California, Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
state: California
city: Oakland
country: United States
facility: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
state: California
city: Aurora
country: United States
facility: The Children's Hospital Colorado
state: Colorado
city: Gainesville
country: United States
facility: University of Florida Clinical Research Center
state: Florida
city: Miami
country: United States
facility: University of Miami Health System
state: Florida
city: Tampa
country: United States
facility: University of South Florida
state: Florida
city: Decatur
country: United States
facility: Emory Universty
state: Georgia
city: Chicago
country: United States
facility: Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
state: Illinois
city: Indianapolis
country: United States
facility: Riley Children's Hospital
state: Indiana
city: Lexington
country: United States
facility: University of Kentucky Medical Center
state: Kentucky
city: Louisville
country: United States
facility: Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center / University of Louisville
state: Kentucky
city: Boston
country: United States
facility: Boston Children's Hospital
state: Massachusetts
city: Detroit
country: United States
facility: Wayne State University
state: Michigan
city: Columbia
country: United States
facility: University of Missouri
state: Missouri
city: Saint Louis
country: United States
facility: Washington University Center for Applied Research Sciences
state: Missouri
city: Omaha
country: United States
facility: University of Nebraska Medical Center
state: Nebraska
city: Camden
country: United States
facility: Cooper Health Systems
state: New Jersey
city: Morristown
country: United States
facility: Atlantic Health System - Morristown Medical Center
state: New Jersey
city: Albany
country: United States
facility: Albany Medical College
state: New York
city: New York
country: United States
facility: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center
state: New York
city: Rochester
country: United States
facility: University of Rochester
state: New York
city: Cleveland
country: United States
facility: University Hospital Cleveland, Case Medical Center
state: Ohio
city: Oklahoma City
country: United States
facility: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
state: Oklahoma
city: Portland
country: United States
facility: Oregon Health & Science University
state: Oregon
city: Philadelphia
country: United States
facility: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
state: Pennsylvania
city: Pittsburgh
country: United States
facility: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
state: Pennsylvania
city: Nashville
country: United States
facility: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
state: Tennessee
city: Houston
country: United States
facility: University of Texas Health Science at Houston
state: Texas
city: Salt Lake City
country: United States
facility: University of Utah
state: Utah
city: Seattle
country: United States
facility: University of Washington Medical Center
state: Washington
city: Milwaukee
country: United States
facility: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
state: Wisconsin
Study officials:
affiliation: BioMarin Pharmaceutical
name: Markus Merilainen, MD
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
References:
citation: Bilder DA, Arnold GL, Dimmock D, Grant ML, Janzen D, Longo N, Nguyen-Driver M, Jurecki E, Merilainen M, Amato G, Waisbren S. Improved attention linked to sustained phenylalanine reduction in adults with early-treated phenylketonuria. Am J Med Genet A. 2022 Mar;188(3):768-778. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62574. Epub 2021 Nov 26.