| NCT ID | Title | Phase | Status | Enrollment | Velocity | Design | Start | Completion | Last Updated | Sites | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06453694 | Efgartigimod for the Treatment of Acute Optic Neuritis | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | 20 | — | — | Aug 12, 2025 | Jul 1, 2027 | Nov 10, 2025 | 2 | United States |
Number of enrolled participants per month
Proportion of randomized participants who receive both doses of assigned study intervention, attend all assigned study visits, and complete at least the high contrast visual acuity, low contrast visual acuity, and Pelli-Robson assessments at all visits
Difference in change in high-contrast visual acuity from baseline to 1 month between groups
Difference in change in low contrast visual acuity (LCVA) (# of letters seen at 2.5% illumination) from baseline to 1 month between groups
| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Efgartigmod alfa | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | 10 patients will receive efgartigimod alfa All participants will receive standard of care high dose corticosteroids for 3 days with a prednisone taper over 3 weeks. |
| Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | 10 patients will receive placebo. All participants will receive standard of care high dose corticosteroids for 3 days with a prednisone taper over 3 weeks. |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Efgartigimod Alfa | DRUG | 2,016 mg will be administered subcutaneously by a healthcare provider on Day 0 and Day 3 of the trial. Rescue therapy with therapeutic plasma exchange will be given to any participant based on the results of Day 7 evaluation. |
| Placebo | DRUG | Subcutaneous injection of placebo will be administered by a healthcare provider on Day 0 and Day 3 of the trial. Rescue therapy with therapeutic plasma exchange will be given to any participant based on the results of Day 7 evaluation. |
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Adults aged 18 years or older 4. Diagnosed with a first episode of optic neuritis, based on clinical presentation (i...