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AMG 557

Phase 1

Lupus Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | Small molecule | Immunology |Amgen Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 24, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

AMG 557 · 3 trials · 2 indications

Phase 1 3
NCT01683695Safety Study of AMG 557 in Subjects With Lupus ArthritisLupus Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
COMPLETED20 Analytics
NCT00774943A Study of AMG 557 in Adults With Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
COMPLETED58 Analytics
NCT02391259A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of AMG 557 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
COMPLETED57 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Safety Study of AMG 557 in Subjects With Lupus Arthritis
Lupus Arthritis, Systemic Lupus ErythematosusUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of AMG 557 in Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus ErythematosusUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of AMG 557 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Treatment-emergent adverse events, vital signs, physical examinations, clinical laboratory tests, ECGs, and the incidence of binding and neutralizing antibodies to AMG 557.
330 days, including a 21-day screening period
Lupus Arthritis Response Rate
Day 169

Defined by: 1) achieving at least a 50% decrease in the combined tender and swollen joint count compared to baseline at Day 169; 2) achieving one letter improvement in the Musculoskeletal System BILAG at Day 169 compared to baseline; 3) reduction in and maintenance of prednisone (or its equivalent) dose to ≤ 50% of baseline corticosteroid dose (Day 1 predose) or ≤ 7.5 mg/day, whichever is lower, from Day 85 to Day 169 in subjects not treated with immunosuppressants at baseline, or reduction in and maintenance of prednisone (or its equivalent) dose to ≤ 7.5 mg/day from Day 85 to Day 169 and discontinuation of immunosuppressants by Day 29 in subjects treated with immunosuppressants at baseline

Subject incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events and the incidence of antibodies to AMG 557.
Throughout study period
Safety and tolerability
From 29 days to 169 days

Subject incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events, vital signs, physical examinations, clinical laboratory safety tests, and ECGs

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of subjects achieving a) one letter improvement; and b) 'C' or better score in the Musculoskeletal system from BILAG index at Day 169 compared to baseline, by treatment group.
Day 169
Percentage change in the tender and swollen joint counts at Day 169 relative to baseline.
Day 169
Proportion of subjects achieving reduction in and maintenance ≤ 7.5 mg/day of prednisone (or equivalent) from Day 85- Day 169 and discontinuation of immunosuppressants by Day 29 in subjects treated with immunosuppressants at baseline.
Days 85-169
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AMG 557ACTIVE_COMPARATORAll will receive AMG 557 on Day 1, Day 8, Day 15, Day 29, Day 43, Day 57, Day 71, Day 85, Day 99, Day 113, Day 127, Day 141 and Day 155.
AMG 557 Matching PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORAll will receive AMG 557 on Day 1, Day 8, Day 15, Day 29, Day 43, Day 57, Day 71, Day 85, Day 99, Day 113, Day 127, Day 141 and Day 155.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AMG 557DRUGAMG 557 will be administered as subcutaneous injections in the anterior abdomen of the subjects.
Matching PlaceboDRUGPlacebo will be administered as subcutaneous injections in the anterior abdomen of the subjects.
PlaceboDRUGcontains no active drug
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites13

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of SLE for at least 6 months as defined by the most recent American College of Rheumatology criteria * Presence of lupus related inflammatory arthritis with at least four tender and four swollen joints; and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI)...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaDenmarkFranceGermanyMalaysiaTaiwanUnited KingdomCanada
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Frequently asked questions about AMG 557

What is AMG 557 used for?

AMG 557 is an investigational drug being studied for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus arthritis. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Clinical trials have evaluated its safety and effects in adult patients with these autoimmune conditions.

Who makes AMG 557?

AMG 557 is being developed by Amgen Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AMGN. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials for systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus arthritis, and remains an investigational compound.

What phase is AMG 557 in?

AMG 557 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not received regulatory approval. Three Phase 1 trials have been completed, evaluating the drug in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus arthritis.

What clinical trials has AMG 557 been in?

AMG 557 has been studied in three completed Phase 1 clinical trials. NCT00774943 enrolled 58 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus in the United States and Canada. NCT01683695 enrolled 20 subjects with lupus arthritis across multiple countries. NCT02391259 enrolled 57 subjects with systemic lupus erythematosus in the United States and United Kingdom.

Is AMG 557 a small molecule drug?

Yes, AMG 557 is classified as a small molecule drug. It is being developed for use in immunology, specifically targeting systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus arthritis. The drug is administered to adult patients and has been evaluated in placebo-controlled, double-blind Phase 1 studies.