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Verinurad

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Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia | Small molecule | Metabolic |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Jun 29, 2023

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment36

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Clinical trial landscape

Verinurad · 6 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 3Phase 1 3
NCT04327024Study of Verinurad in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection FractionHeart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
COMPLETED159 Analytics
NCT03990363A Study of Verinurad and Allopurinol in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and HyperuricaemiaChronic Kidney Disease
COMPLETED861 Analytics
NCT03316131A Study to Assess the Effect of Intensive Uric Acid (UA) Lowering Therapy With RDEA3170, Febuxostat, Dapagliflozin on Urinary Excretion of UAAsymptomatic Hyperuricemia
COMPLETED36 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Verinurad in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of Verinurad and Allopurinol in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperuricaemia
Chronic Kidney DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Effect of Intensive Uric Acid (UA) Lowering Therapy With RDEA3170, Febuxostat, Dapagliflozin on Urinary Excretion of UA
Asymptomatic HyperuricemiaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline at Week 32 in Peak V02 Consumption in Verinurad + Allopurinol Compared to Placebo (ANCOVA Model)
From baseline to Week 32

Mean change from baseline in peak VO2 at Week 32 between the treatment groups was compared using change from baseline (i.e., week 32 value - baseline value) as the dependent variable, treatment as the independent variable and baseline peak VO2 included as covariate. H0: Difference in mean change from baseline in peak VO2 (verinurad + allopurinol vs placebo) = 0 Ha: Difference in mean change from baseline in peak VO2 (verinurad + allopurinol vs placebo) ≠ 0 A hierarchical test sequence was used for the confirmatory analysis of the primary and secondary objectives in order to address the issue of multiple testing and control the Type I error rate at an overall two-sided 0.05 level. Since this was the first test in the hierarchical test sequence and endpoint was not rejected at a two-sided 0.05 level, the testing sequence did not continue.

Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (uACR) (mg/g) Change From Baseline at 6 Months (Visit 8), Repeated Measures Mixed Model (MMRM)
Baseline to 9 months (Visit 9); analysis at 6 months (Visit 8)

Analyses of change from baseline in uACR at 6 months (Visit 8) focused on: * High dose vs Placebo * High dose and Inter. dose combined vs Allopurinol alone * Inter. dose vs Placebo * Low dose vs Placebo * High dose vs Allopurinol * Inter. dose vs Allopurinol * Low dose vs Allopurinol * Allopurinol vs Placebo For High dose and Inter. dose combined the 2 categories merged forming 1 new temporary category.

Change From Baseline in Peak Urinary Excretion of Uric Acid (UA) on Day 7
On Day -1 and Day 7 of each treatment period

Change from baseline in peak UA excretion during the first 8 hours on Day 7 of treatment to assess the effects of intensive UA lowering therapy with verinurad, febuxostat and dapagliflozin. Urine sample was collected in hourly intervals, and the highest amount of UA excreted in any interval was designated as peak UA excretion for each patient and treatment period.

Change From Baseline in Plasma Concentration (Cmax) on Day 7
On Treatment Period 1 and 2: Day 7 (Pre-dose and 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours post-dose)

Cmax assessment for Verinurad, M1, and M8 following daily oral administration of verinurad and febuxostat with and without dapagliflozin

Change From Baseline in Area Under Plasma Concentration Time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of Last Measurable Concentration (AUClast) on Day 7
On Treatment Period 1 and 2: Day 7 (Pre-dose and 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours post-dose)

AUClast assessment for Verinurad, M1, and M8 following daily oral administration of verinurad and febuxostat with and without dapagliflozin

Change From Baseline in Area Under Plasma Concentration Time Curve Over a Dosing Interval (24 Hours) (AUCτ) on Day 7
On Treatment Period 1 and 2: Day 7 (Pre-dose and 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours post-dose)

AUCτ assessment for Verinurad, M1, and M8 following daily oral administration of verinurad and febuxostat with and without dapagliflozin

Geometric Mean Ratio of Maximum Observed Plasma Peak Concentration (Cmax) for Verinurad
Days 1 to 5 (pre-dose and post-dose)

Evaluation of a single dose of cyclosporine or rifampicin on the PK of verinurad. Verinurad Cmax ratio of geometric mean of test treatment (verinurad+allopurinol with \[cyclosporine or rifampicin\], relative to reference treatment (verinurad+allopurinol alone) in each treatment period.

Geometric Mean Ratio of Area Under Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity (AUCinf) for Verinurad
Days 1 to 5 (pre-dose and post-dose)

Evaluation of a single dose of cyclosporine or rifampicin on the PK of verinurad. Verinurad AUCinf ratio of geometric means of test treatment, relative to reference treatment in each treatment period.

Geometric Mean Ratio of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Zero to Time of Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) for Verinurad
Days 1 to 5 (pre-dose and post-dose)

Evaluation of a single dose of cyclosporine or rifampicin on the PK of verinurad. Verinurad AUClast ratio of geometric means of test treatment, relative to reference treatment in each treatment period.

Model Predicted Baseline-corrected and Placebo-corrected QT Interval Corrected for Heart Rate (HR) Using Fridericia's Formula (QTcF)(ΔΔQTcF) (Derived From Concentration-QTcF Analysis) at Geometric Mean of Cmax of Verinurad
Baseline; Day 1: 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 h post-dose; Day 2: 24 and 36 h post-dose; Day 3: 48 h post-dose

Assessment of the effect of a single dose of verinurad given as either a 24 mg ER8 formulation (clinical exposure) or a 40 mg IR formulation (exposure needed to waive positive control as per question 5.1 of International Council for Harmonisation Guideline E14 and associated Questions and Answers \[ICH E14 Q\&A\]), both in combination with allopurinol 300 mg, on the QTcF interval compared to placebo using a concentration-QTcF analysis. A linear mixed-effect concentration-QTcF model was used as the primary analysis. This is a result of the statistical model so it does not have values for every timepoint, it is just one set of numbers - summarizes data across all timepoints. No non-placebo-corrected QTcF data values were collected or could be obtained for each Arm/Group at Cmax of Verinurad.

Number of participants with adverse events
From screening up to Follow-up visit/Early discontinuation visit (EDV) (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)

To assess the safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal findings in electrocardiography (ECG)
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)

To assess abnormal resting digital 12-lead electrocardiograms as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal pulse rate
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)

To assess abnormal pulse rate as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal hematology
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)

To assess white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), neutrophils absolute count, lymphocytes absolute count, monocytes absolute count, eosinophils absolute count, basophils absolute count, platelets, and reticulocytes absolute count as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal blood pressure (systolic and diastolic)
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)]

To assess abnormal blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal physical examination
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK sample)]

To assess safety and tolerability by assessment of the general appearance, respiratory, cardiovascular, abdomen, skin, head, and neck (including ears, eyes, nose, and throat), lymph nodes, thyroid, musculoskeletal and neurological systems.

Number of participants with abnormal electrolytes
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK smaple)]

To assess serum level of sodium, potassium, calcium (total), and phosphate as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal hemoglobin (Hb)
From screening up to Followup visit/EDV (7-14 Days Postlast PK Sample)

To assess Hb as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal hematocrit
From screening up to Followup visit/EDV (7-14 Days Postlast PK Sample)

To assess hematocrit as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
From screening up to Followup visit/EDV (7-14 Days Postlast PK Sample)

To assess MCV as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
From screening up to Followup visit/EDV (7-14 Days Postlast PK Sample)

To assess MCH as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
From screening up to Followup visit/EDV (7-14 Days Postlast PK Sample)

To assess MCHC as a variable of safety and tolerability of verinurad and allopurinol in healthy Asian and Chinese participants.

Number of participants with abnormal clinical chemistry
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)

To assess the safety and tolerability profile of verinurad and allopurinol treatment in terms of the number of participants with abnormal clinical chemistry values. The laboratory variables to be measured are: bilirubin, creatinine, albumin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), cystatin C, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, urea and uric acid.

Number of participants with abnormal urinalysis.
From screening up to Follow-up visit/EDV (7-14 Days Post-last PK Sample)

To assess the safety and tolerability profile of verinurad and allopurinol treatment in terms of the number of participants with abnormal urinalysis values. The laboratory variables to be measured are: protein, glucose, blood, uric acid, pH, sodium, creatinine, and cystatin C.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline at Week 32 in Peak V02 Consumption in Verinurad+ Allopurinol Compared to Allopurinol Monotherapy (ANCOVA Model)
From baseline to Week 32
Change From Baseline at Week 32 in KCCQ-TSS in Verinurad+ Allopurinol Compared to Placebo (MMRM)
From baseline to Week 22 and Week 32
Change From Baseline at Week 32 in KCCQ-TSS in Verinurad+ Allopurinol Compared to Allopurinol Monotherapy (MMRM)
From baseline to Week 22 and Week 32
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Verinurad 12 + allopurinolEXPERIMENTALDose \[mg\] verinurad/allopurinol: Step 1 - titration\_3/100 Step 2 - titration\_7.5/200 Step 3 - target dose 12/300
Allopurinol aloneEXPERIMENTALDose \[mg\] verinurad/allopurinol: Step 1 - titration\_0/100 Step 2 - titration\_0/200 Step 3 - target dose 0/300
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo \[mg\] in 3 steps 0/0
High DoseEXPERIMENTALHigh Dose (mg) (verinurad/allopurinol) Step 1 - titration\_ 3/100 Step 2 - titration\_ 7.5/200 Step 3 - target dose\_ 12/300
Intermediate DoseEXPERIMENTALIntermediate Dose (mg) verinurad/allopurinol Step 1 - titration\_ 3/100 Step 2 - titration\_ 7.5/200 Step 3 - target dose\_ 7.5/300
Low DoseEXPERIMENTALLow Dose (mg) verinurad/allopurinol Step 1 - titration\_3/100 Step 2 - titration\_3/200 Step 3 - target dose\_3/300. As per Protocol Version 5.0, Patients from 3 mg dose will be switched to 24 mg at Visit 9.
Allopurinol alone (0/300 mg)EXPERIMENTALStep 1 - titration\_0/100 Step 2 - titration\_0/200 Step 3 - target dose\_0/300
Placebo (0/0 mg)PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo (mg) in 3 steps\_0/0
Treatment AEXPERIMENTALRandomized patients will receive orally once daily fixed dose of the following drugs: verinurad + febuxostat + dapagliflozin;
Treatment BEXPERIMENTALRandomized patients will receive orally once daily fixed dose of the following drugs: verinurad + febuxostat + dapagliflozin matched placebo
Verinurad + allopurinolEXPERIMENTALThe subjects will receive single oral dose of verinurad 7.5 mg and allopurinol 300 mg under fasted condition.
Verinurad + allopurinol + cyclosporineEXPERIMENTALThe subjects will receive single oral dose of verinurad 7.5 mg, allopurinol 300 mg and cyclosporine 600 mg under fasted condition.
Verinurad + allopurinol + rifampicinEXPERIMENTALThe subjects will receive single oral dose of verinurad 7.5 mg, allopurinol 300 mg and rifampicin 600 mg under fasted condition.
Treatment ABCEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single dose of all 3 treatments (A, B, and C) in a crossover design with wash-out periods of at least 7 days between each study dose administration.
Treatment BCAEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single dose of all 3 treatments (B, C, and A) in a crossover design with wash-out periods of at least 7 days between each study dose administration.
Treatment CABEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single dose of all 3 treatments (C, A, and B) in a crossover design with wash-out periods of at least 7 days between each study dose administration.
Treatment ACBEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single dose of all 3 treatments (A, C, and B) in a crossover design with wash-out periods of at least 7 days between each study dose administration.
Treatment BACEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single dose of all 3 treatments (B, A, and C) in a crossover design with wash-out periods of at least 7 days between each study dose administration.
Treatment CBAEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single dose of all 3 treatments (C, B and A) in a crossover design with wash-out periods of at least 7 days between each study dose administration.
24 mg Verinurad+300 mg allopurinolEXPERIMENTALDuring Run-in Period, participants will be dosed with 300 mg of allopurinol from Day -7 to Day -1. During the Treatment Period, participants will be administered 24 mg verinurad with 300 mg allopurinol once daily on Days 1 to 7.
12 mg Verinurad+300 mg allopurinolEXPERIMENTALDuring Run-in Period, participants will be dosed with 300 mg of allopurinol once daily from Day -7 to Day -1. During Treatment Period, participants will receive a single dose of 12 mg verinurad and 300 mg allopurinol on Day 1. No dosing will be done on Day 2. Participants will continue dosing on Day 3 and will be dosed once daily until Day 9.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VerinuradDRUGThe treatment will be titrated in 3 steps for target low dose (3 mg), intermediate dose (7.5 mg) and high dose (12mg) of verinurad. Drug: Allopurinol The treatment will be titrated in 3 steps. Low dose (100mg), intermediate (200mg) and high dose (300mg) of allopurinol.
AllopurinolDRUGStudy treatments will be titrated in 3 steps: Low dose (100mg), intermediate (200mg) and high dose (300mg) of allopurinol
Placebo for verinuradDRUGMatching Capsule
Placebo for allopurinolDRUGMatching tablet
FebuxostatDRUGRandomized patients will receive orally once daily fixed dose of febuxostat in 2 treatment sequences AB or BA for 7 consecutive days. Treatment A: verinurad + febuxostat + dapagliflozin; Treatment B: verinurad + febuxostat + placebo
DapagliflozinDRUGRandomized patients will receive orally once daily fixed dose of dapagliflozin in 2 treatment sequences AB or BA for 7 consecutive days. Treatment A: verinurad + febuxostat + dapagliflozin; Treatment B: verinurad + febuxostat + placebo
Dapagliflozin matched placeboOTHERRandomized patients will receive orally once daily fixed dose of dapagliflozin matched placebo in 2 treatment sequences AB or BA for 7 consecutive days. Treatment A: verinurad + febuxostat + dapagliflozin; Treatment B: verinurad + febuxostat + placebo
CyclosporineDRUGThe subjects will receive single oral dose of soft capsule cyclosporine 600 mg on Day 1 of treatment period 2 under fasted condition.
RifampicinDRUGThe subjects will receive single oral dose of film coated tablets rifampicin 600 mg on Day 1 of treatment period 3 under fasted condition.
PlaceboDRUGRandomized subjects will receive oral dose of placebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to 130 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites58

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient must be ≥ 40 years of age at the time of signing the ICF * Patients with hyperuricaemia defined as sUA level of \> 6 mg/dL. * Patients with documented diagnosis of symptomatic HFpEF according to all of the following criteria: 1. Have NYHA functional class II-III at ...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBulgariaCanadaGermanyMexicoPolandRussiaSlovakiaSouth KoreaCzechiaFranceHungaryIsraelItalyRomaniaSouth AfricaSpain
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Frequently asked questions about Verinurad

What is Verinurad used for?

Verinurad is an investigational small molecule being studied for chronic kidney disease, hyperuricemia, asymptomatic hyperuricemia, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). It has been evaluated in Phase 2 clinical trials for these conditions, though it remains investigational and is not approved.

What does Verinurad target?

Verinurad is a uric acid lowering agent. It has been studied in combination with febuxostat and dapagliflozin to assess its effect on urinary excretion of uric acid in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia. Its mechanism involves reducing uric acid levels.

Who is developing Verinurad?

Verinurad is being developed by AstraZeneca PLC, which is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker AZN. The company has sponsored clinical trials of Verinurad across multiple countries, including the United States and Germany.

What phase is Verinurad in?

Verinurad has completed Phase 2 clinical trials for hyperuricemia, asymptomatic hyperuricemia, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. It has also completed a Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Verinurad in?

Verinurad has been studied in several completed trials. NCT03118739 evaluated it with febuxostat in patients with hyperuricemia and albuminuria. NCT03316131 assessed its effect on uric acid excretion with febuxostat and dapagliflozin. NCT04256629 examined its effect on heart electrical activity in healthy volunteers, and NCT04327024 studied it in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Is Verinurad the same as RDEA3170?

Verinurad is also known as RDEA3170. In clinical trial NCT03316131, the study title refers to RDEA3170, which is the same drug as Verinurad. This alternative name may appear in older or related research documentation.