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Alicaforsen

Phase 3

Pouchitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Atlantic International Corp.|Last Updated: Feb 25, 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment138

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Alicaforsen · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT02525523Efficacy of Alicaforsen in Pouchitis Patients Who Have Failed to Respond to at Least One Course of AntibioticsPouchitis
COMPLETED138 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy of Alicaforsen in Pouchitis Patients Who Have Failed to Respond to at Least One Course of Antibiotics
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of Patients With Endoscopic Remission
Week 10

The group of patients with an improvement in their endoscopic score between screening and week 10 as shown by an reduced modified MAYO score. Remission is defined as absence of friability and ulceration, represented by a score of ≤1.

Proportion of Patients With a Reduction in Relative Stool Frequency
Week 10

Group of patients with a lowering of stool frequency from baseline to week 10, where the subject's stool frequency is represented by a MAYO subscore of ≤1 at week 10.

Pharmacokinetics
24 hours

Area under the curve recovery of alicaforsen in plasma

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AlicaforsenEXPERIMENTALAlicaforsen enema, 240mg once daily for 6 weeks
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo enema, once daily for 6 weeks
Alicaforsen tabletsEXPERIMENTALRegimen A - Alicaforsen tablets with food

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AlicaforsenDRUG -
PlaceboDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites41

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent; 2. Male or female subjects, 18 years of age who have undergone an IPAA for UC 3. History of pouchitis 4. Overall PDAI score \> 7 5. Must have Chronic Antibiotic Refractory Pouchitis Exclusion Criteria: 1. Lack of effective contraception 2. Women wh...

Countries:United StatesBelgiumCanadaFranceIrelandIsraelItalyNetherlandsSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Alicaforsen

What is Alicaforsen used for?

Alicaforsen is an investigational small molecule being developed for gastrointestinal conditions, specifically inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pouchitis. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes Alicaforsen?

Alicaforsen is being developed by Atlantic International Corp. (ticker: ATLN). The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in gastrointestinal indications.

What phase is Alicaforsen in?

Alicaforsen is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved for any use. Clinical trials are ongoing to assess its safety and pharmacokinetics.

What clinical trials is Alicaforsen in?

Alicaforsen has been studied in two completed trials: NCT02525523, a Phase 3 efficacy study in pouchitis patients who failed antibiotics, and NCT03473626, a Phase 1 food effect study in healthy volunteers with IBD. The Phase 3 trial enrolled 138 participants across multiple countries.

Is Alicaforsen the same as other drugs for IBD?

Alicaforsen is a distinct investigational small molecule being developed for IBD and pouchitis. It is not known to be the same as any other approved drug, and its mechanism of action has not been publicly disclosed in the available data.