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Also known as Pegcetacoplan
APL-2 · 21 trials · 28 indications
Baseline uPCR value was calculated as the average of the uPCR measurements from at least 6 of the 9 first-morning spot urine (FMU) samples collected between the start of screening and Day 1, inclusive. The uPCR values used to calculate baseline included those from the samples collected on Day -2, Day -1, and before dosing on Day 1. In situations where less than 6 samples or more than 9 samples were collected, the average of all collected samples was used for baseline derivation. The difference between treatment groups using a composite contrast of equal-weighted average over Weeks 24, 25, and 26 was estimated.
The Hb stabilization was defined as avoidance of a \>1 gram per deciliter (g/dL) decrease in Hb concentration from Baseline in the absence of transfusion through Week 26.
The LDH concentration was analyzed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with a last observation carried forward (LOCF) and a baseline observation carried forward (BOCF) approach for handling missing data. Baseline was defined as average of measurements prior to first dose of pegcetacoplan or on or prior to randomization of SoC. Post baseline missing values are imputed using multiple imputation method with Markov Chain Mont Carlo method.
The GA lesion area was measured by a quantified central reading center based on FAF images. LS mean was calculated using a mixed effect model for repeated measure (MMRM) model. Baseline was defined as the last available, non-missing observation prior to first study drug administration.
Baseline was the average of measurements recorded before taking the first dose of pegcetacoplan, which included local and central laboratory values during the screening period. Analysis excluded data before the RCP and was censored for transfusions.
Area under the concentration-time curve limited to the end of the dosing interval. The samples included in the calculation of AUC0-tau were collected at the following times: on dosing Days 1, 3 and 5, PK samples were taken up to 30 minutes pre-dose and at 15 minutes (± 5 min), 30 minutes (± 5 min), 1 hour (± 10 min), 4 hours (± 10 min), 8 hours (± 30 min), and 24 hours (± 30 min) post-dose as well as on Day 8 pre-dose.
Maximum observed serum concentration. Determined using the samples collected post-dose on dosing Days 1, 3 and 5.
Time of maximum measured serum concentration. Determined using the samples collected post-dose on dosing Days 1, 3 and 5.
Observed serum concentration pre-dose. From Day 8 (Week 1) and onwards, PK samples were taken pre-dose at each visit.
Change from Baseline in Log-Transformed uPCR will be based on triplicate first morning urine (FMU)
Change from baseline in log-transformed uPCR will be based on triplicate first morning urine (FMU)
C3c staining intensity is semi quantitatively graded on a scale of 0 to 3, in which negative, 1+, 2+ and 3+ staining corresponds to scores of 0 to 3, with 0 being absent and 3 being the highest intensity seen on immunofluorescence. Higher scores indicate worse outcome. Reduction in C3c staining was defined as decrease of at least 2 orders of magnitude of intensity from baseline. Baseline was defined as the most recent non-missing measurement prior to first administration of study drug for Group 1 subjects or randomization for Group 2 subjects.
TEAEs were defined as adverse events (AE) that occurred after dosing on Day 1 and up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug. A treatment-related TEAE was defined as a TEAE with a relationship to study drug of possible, probable, or definite. TEAEs were graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (v4.03) based on: Grade 1: Mild, Grade 2: Moderate, Grade 3: Severe, Grade 4: Life-threatening, Grade 5: Death related to AE.
Serum chemistry assessments of LDH were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the treatment period.
Serum chemistry assessments of haptoglobin were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the treatment period.
Hematology assessments of Hb were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the treatment period.
Change from baseline in proteinuria was assessed based on urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio (uPCR). Baseline was defined as the most recent non-missing measurement prior to or on the first administration of study drug.
Change from baseline in proteinuria was assessed based on uPCR. Baseline was defined as the most recent non-missing measurement prior to or on the first administration of study drug during Part B.
The square root GA lesion size (i.e. transformed area of GA) was measured by FAF photographs. Baseline was defined as the last available, non-missing observation prior to first study drug administration.
A TEAE was defined as any adverse event (AE) that commenced or worsened on or after time of first study drug administration up to 60 days beyond last dose of study drug. A treatment-related TEAE was defined as a TEAE with a relationship to study drug of possibly related or probably related or not reported. Severity of TEAEs were categorized as mild; moderate; severe; life-threatening or death related to TEAE, according to Common Terminology Criteria for AEs v4.03. A TEAE of special interest (TEAESI) was defined as a TEAE of scientific and medical concern specific to pegcetacoplan, whether serious or non-serious.
Serum chemistry assessments of LDH were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the different parts of the treatment period. LDH results were summarized for Cohort 2 only.
Serum chemistry assessments of LDH were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the different parts of the treatment period. LDH results were summarized for Cohort 2 only.
Serum chemistry assessments of haptoglobin were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the different parts of the treatment period. Haptoglobin results were summarized for Cohort 2 only.
Serum chemistry assessments of haptoglobin were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the different parts of the treatment period. Haptoglobin results were summarized for Cohort 2 only.
Hematology assessments of hemoglobin were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the different parts of the treatment period. Hemoglobin results were summarized for Cohort 2 only.
Hematology assessments of hemoglobin were made at the last measurement prior to the first dose of pegcetacoplan (baseline) and periodically throughout the different parts of the treatment period. Hemoglobin results were summarized for Cohort 2 only.
TEAEs were defined as AEs that developed or worsened after first dose of study drug (Day 1), and up to 30 days after last dose of study drug. The Investigator assessed AEs for severity and relatedness to study drug. AEs were graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, v4.03) based on: Grade 1: Mild; Grade 2: Moderate; Grade 3: Severe; Grade 4: Life-threatening; Grade 5: Death related to AE.
TEAEs were defined as AEs that developed or worsened after first dose of study drug (Day 1), and up to 30 days after last dose of study drug. The Investigator assessed AEs for severity and relatedness to study drug. AEs were graded according to CTCAE, v4.03 based on: Grade 1: Mild; Grade 2: Moderate; Grade 3: Severe; Grade 4: Life-threatening; Grade 5: Death related to AE.
Assessment of AUC0-t of pegcetacoplan over the multiple dosing phase, estimated using a non-compartmental approach and calculated by the linear-log trapezoidal method. Pegcetacoplan pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were summarized for Cohort 4 only.
Assessment of Ctrough,max of pegcetacoplan over the multiple dosing phase, estimated using a non-compartmental approach. Pegcetacoplan PK parameters were summarized for Cohort 4 only. Ctrough,max was calculated for both 270 mg/day and 360 mg/day where subjects received both doses. Note: 1 subject in Cohort 4 who was receiving 360 mg/day was granted Sponsor and institutional review board approval to increase the dose further to the equivalent of 440 mg/day and Ctrough,max is also reported for this dose.
Safety was assessed throughout the study. A TEAE was defined as any AE that started on/after the IVT injection of pegcetacoplan.
The occurrence of any of the following AEs were considered DLTs: intraocular inflammation (vitritis or uveitis), endophthalmitis, sustained elevation of intraocular pressure ≥30 millimeters (mm) of mercury, and/or sustained loss of visual acuity ≥15 letters not attributable to the injection procedure or progression of disease.
The AUC(0-t) was measured using the linear trapezoidal method when concentrations were increasing and the logarithmic trapezoidal method when concentrations were decreasing. The median AUC(0-t) is presented for each cohort.
The AUC(0-t) was measured using the linear trapezoidal method when concentrations were increasing and the logarithmic trapezoidal method when concentrations were decreasing. The dose normalized AUC(0-t) was calculated for each subject by dividing the parameter by the subject's respective dose in milligrams. The median dose normalized AUC(0-t) is presented for each cohort.
The median Cmax is presented for each cohort.
The dose normalized Cmax was calculated for each subject by dividing the parameter by the subject's respective dose in milligrams. The median dose normalized Cmax is presented for each cohort.
The median Tmax is presented for each cohort. If the maximum value occurred at more than 1 time point, Tmax was defined as the first time point with this value.
| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pegcetacoplan, 15 mg/100 μL (single dose), intravitreal injection via prefilled syringe | EXPERIMENTAL | This is a 30-day, phase 3b, single-arm, open-label, multicenter study to evaluate the safety of IVT pegcetacoplan administered via PFS in participants with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study consists of a screening/baseline visit at day 1, a follow-up call at day 7, and an end of study visit at day 30. |
| Pegcetacoplan administered subcutaneously | EXPERIMENTAL | Pegcetacoplan administered subcutaneously twice weekly according to protocol defined dosing regimen |
| Group 1: Pegcetacoplan administration | EXPERIMENTAL | Subcutaneous infusion of 20mL (1080 mg), twice weekly (for adults or adolescents \>50kg), and the three other weight-based doses either of 10mL (540mg), 12mL (648mg), or 15mL (810mg) |
| Group 2: Placebo administration | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Subcutaneous infusion of either 10mL, 12mL, 15mL, or 20mL, twice weekly |
| Pegcetacoplan, 15 mg/100 μL, monthly for up to 36 months | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants from Study APL2-103 (NCT03777332) or those who completed the treatment at Month 24 from either Study APL2-303 (Derby, NCT03525613) or Study APL2-304 (Oaks, NCT03525600) and were administered monthly intravitreal (IVT) pegcetacoplan (15 mg/100 μL) or monthly sham will receive IVT pegcetacoplan (15 mg/100 μL) monthly for up to approximately 36 months. |
| Pegcetacoplan, 15 mg/100 μL, every other month (EOM) for up to 36 months | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants from Study APL2-103 (NCT03777332) or those who completed the treatment at Month 24 from either Study APL2-303 (Derby, NCT03525613) or Study APL2-304 (Oaks, NCT03525600) and were administered every other month (EOM) intravitreal (IVT) pegcetacoplan (15 mg/100 μL) or EOM sham will receive IVT pegcetacoplan (15 mg/100 μL) EOM for up to approximately 36 months. |
| Standard of Care (SOC) excluding complement inhibitors | NO_INTERVENTION | - |
| 1,080mg APL-2 administered subcutaneously twice weekly | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| APL-2 15mg 0.1 mL monthly for 24 months | EXPERIMENTAL | A single dose of 15 mg APL-2/0.1 mL will be administered via intravitreal injection in this study. Subjects will receive an injection every month |
| APL-2 15mg 0.1 mL EOM for 24 months | EXPERIMENTAL | A single dose of 15 mg APL-2/0.1 mL will be administered via intravitreal injection in this study. Subjects will receive an injection every other month |
| Sham Procedure Monthly for 24 months | EXPERIMENTAL | Sham Procedure for 24 months |
| Sham Procedure Every Other Month for 24 months | EXPERIMENTAL | Sham Procedure every other month for 24 months |
| 1,080 mg pegcetacoplan administered subcutaneously | EXPERIMENTAL | 1,080mg pegcetacoplan administered subcutaneously twice weekly or every three days. |
| Pegcetacoplan | EXPERIMENTAL | 1080 mg pegcetacoplan administered subcutaneously twice-weekly or every three days. |
| Eculizumab | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | Complement (C5) Inhibitor. |
| Phase 2 - APL2 | EXPERIMENTAL | Sub-cutaneous infusions of APL2 (1080 mg / 20mL) twice weekly |
| Phase 3 - APL2 | EXPERIMENTAL | Adults: Sub-cutaneous infusions of APL2 (1080 mg / 20mL) twice weekly Adolescents: ≥50 Kg: Sub-cutaneous infusions of APL2 (1080 mg / 20mL) twice weekly 35 to \<50kg: First sub-cutaneous infusion of 648mg (12 mL) followed by 810mg (15 mL) every infusion thereafter (i.e. twice weekly) 30 to \<35kg: First \& Second sub-cutaneous infusion of 540mg (10mL) followed by 648mg (12 mL) every infusion thereafter (twice weekly) |
| Phase 3 - Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Subcutaneous infusions of a sterile solution, twice-weekly, and equivalent in volume to the active arm based on participant's age and weight |
| Group 1 | EXPERIMENTAL | Pegcetacoplan treatment of 1080 mg (sub-cutaneous infusion) twice weekly will be given throughout the entire study. |
| Group 2 | OTHER | No intervention given during the randomized controlled portion of the study (through week 12). After week 12, subjects will receive pegcetacoplan treatment. |
| Experimental: Cohort 1 | EXPERIMENTAL | 270 mg/day (up to 360 mg/day from Day 29) from Day 1 to Day 364\* |
| APL-2 | EXPERIMENTAL | Open Label, Study Drug, APL-2 |
| 270mg or 360mg APL-2 administered subcutaneously daily (CAD) | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| 270mg or 360mg APL-2 administered subcutaneously daily (wAIHA) | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pegcetacoplan 15 mg/100 µL Monthly for 12 months | EXPERIMENTAL | A single dose of 15 mg pegcetacoplan/100 µL will be administered via intravitreal injection in this study. Subjects will receive an injection every month for 12 consecutive months. |
| Pegcetacoplan 15 mg/100 µL EOM for 12 months | EXPERIMENTAL | A single dose of 15 mg pegcetacoplan/100 µL will be administered via intravitreal injection in this study. Subjects will receive an injection every other month (EOM) for 12 consecutive months. |
| Sham Monthly for 12 months | SHAM_COMPARATOR | Subjects will receive a Sham procedure every month for 12 consecutive months. |
| Sham EOM for 12 months | SHAM_COMPARATOR | Subjects will receive a Sham procedure every other month (EOM) for 12 consecutive months. |
| (Cohort 1) Pegcetacoplan, 15 mg/100 μL, monthly for up to 60 months | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| (Cohort 2) Pegcetacoplan, 15 mg/100 μL, monthly for up to 36 months | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| (Cohort 2) Pegcetacoplan, 15 mg/100 μL, every other month for up to 36 months | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Cohort 1 | EXPERIMENTAL | 180 mg pegcetacoplan/day |
| Cohort 2 | EXPERIMENTAL | 270 mg pegcetacoplan/day |
| Cohort 3 | EXPERIMENTAL | Repeated Dose 180 mg/day |
| Cohort 4 | EXPERIMENTAL | Repeated Dose 270 mg/day |
| Pegcetacoplan Cohort 1 | EXPERIMENTAL | 4 mg of pegcetacoplan 100 μL IVT injection |
| Pegcetacoplan Cohort 2 | EXPERIMENTAL | 10 mg of pegcetacoplan 100 μL IVT injection |
| Pegcetacoplan Cohort 3 | EXPERIMENTAL | 20 mg of pegcetacoplan 100 μL IVT injection |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| APL-2, Pegcetacoplan | DRUG | Complement (C3) Inhibitor |
| Pegcetacoplan | DRUG | Complement (C3) Inhibitor |
| Placebo | OTHER | Sterile solution of equal volume to active arm |
| PEGCETACOPLAN (APL-2) | DRUG | Complement (C3) Inhibitor |
| APL-2 | DRUG | Complement (C3) Inhibitor |
| Sham Procedure | OTHER | Subjects will receive a Sham procedure every month |
| Soliris | DRUG | Complement (C5) Inhibitor |
| APL2 | DRUG | Complement (C3) Inhibitor |
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APL-2, also known as pegcetacoplan, is an investigational small molecule developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLS). It is being studied across multiple indications, including nephrology conditions such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and IgA nephropathy, as well as geographic atrophy, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
APL-2 is being evaluated for the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disorder. A sequential Phase 2/3 study, NCT07213960, is currently recruiting participants with FSGS. The trial is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, with an estimated enrollment of 270 patients.
APL-2 is developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker APLS. The company is conducting clinical trials of APL-2 across several therapeutic areas, including nephrology and ophthalmology.
APL-2 is in Phase 2 clinical development for FSGS, with a sequential Phase 2/3 trial ongoing. It has also been studied in completed Phase 3 trials for geographic atrophy and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. APL-2 is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication.
APL-2 has been evaluated in several clinical trials. Ongoing is NCT07213960, a Phase 2/3 study in FSGS. Completed trials include NCT07214740, a Phase 3 study of a pegcetacoplan prefilled syringe in geographic atrophy; NCT04085601, a Phase 3 study in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; and NCT03525613, a Phase 3 study in geographic atrophy.
Yes, APL-2 is the same as pegcetacoplan. APL-2 is an alternative name for pegcetacoplan, which is also marketed under the brand name Syfovre for certain indications. The names APL-2, APL2, and pegcetacoplan refer to the same investigational compound developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals.