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APL-9

Phase 1

COVID | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 23, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment72

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

APL-9 · 1 trial · 9 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT04402060A Study of APL-9 in Adults With Mild to Moderate ARDS Due to COVID-19COVID
COMPLETED72 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of APL-9 in Adults With Mild to Moderate ARDS Due to COVID-19
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Subjects Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs
From the first dose of study drug and up to 30 (+7) days after the last dose of study drug. Part 1: Day 1 up to Day 44; Part 2: Day 1 up to Day 58

TEAEs were defined as those adverse events that developed or worsened in severity after initiation of the first dose of study drug and up to 30 (+7) days beyond the last dose of study drug. A serious TEAE was any TEAE or suspected adverse reaction that, in the view of either the Investigator or Sponsor, resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; is life threatening; inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; a persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions; or a congenital anomaly/birth defect.

Secondary Endpoints

Hospital Length of Stay
Part 2: Day 1 up to Day 58
Overall Survival
Part 2: Day 1 up to Day 58 (until the safety follow-up assessment 30 days after last study treatment [+7 days])
Change From Baseline in Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score Over Time
Part 2: Baseline (Day 1) and Days 3, 5, 7, 11, 15 and end of treatment (EOT) visit (up to Day 21)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
180 mg APL-9 IV plus SOCEXPERIMENTAL -
Isotonic saline plus SOCPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
APL-9DRUGComplement (C3) Inhibitor
Vehicle ControlOTHERNormal saline of equal volume to active arm
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites24

Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 18 years of age at time of informed consent * Diagnosis of active SARS CoV 2 infection using viral RNA or viral antigen within 7 days of screening * Respiratory failure requiring oxygen supplementation or either invasive or noninvasive mechanical ventilation with P...

Countries:United StatesBrazil
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Frequently asked questions about APL-9

What is APL-9 used for in COVID?

APL-9 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of adults with mild to moderate acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19. It was evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial that has been completed.

Who makes APL-9?

APL-9 is being developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol APLS.

What phase is APL-9 in?

APL-9 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 1 trial, and it remains an investigational drug that is not approved by the FDA.

What clinical trials is APL-9 in?

APL-9 has one completed clinical trial, NCT04402060, titled "A Study of APL-9 in Adults With Mild to Moderate ARDS Due to COVID-19." The trial enrolled 72 participants and was conducted in the United States and Brazil.

Was the APL-9 trial randomized and blinded?

Yes, the APL-9 Phase 1 trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. It enrolled 72 adults with mild to moderate ARDS due to COVID-19.