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Eculizumab

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Atypical Hemolytic Uremic | Small molecule | Hematology |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetC5
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment25

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Eculizumab · 25 trials · 22 indications

Phase 3 12Phase 2 13
NCT06724809Efficacy, Safety, PK, PD, and ADA of Eculizumab in Chinese Adults With NMOSDNMOSD
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING21 Analytics
NCT06764160Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Immunogenicity of Eculizumab in Chinese Adults With gMGGeneralized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
COMPLETED15 Analytics
NCT05876351Eculizumab in Pediatric and Adult Participants With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) in ChinaAtypical Hemolytic Uremic
COMPLETED25 Analytics
NCT05886244Eculizumab in Adult Participants With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) in ChinaParoxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
COMPLETED25 Analytics
NCT04752566A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Eculizumab in Guillain-Barré SyndromeGuillain-Barre Syndrome
COMPLETED57 Analytics
NCT03759366A Phase 3 Open-Label Study of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)Myasthenia Gravis
COMPLETED12 Analytics
NCT02003144An Open Label Extension Trial of Eculizumab in Relapsing NMO PatientsNeuromyelitis Optica
COMPLETED119 Analytics
NCT02301624Extension Study of ECU-MG-301 to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Refractory Generalized Myasthenia GravisRefractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
COMPLETED117 Analytics
NCT01997229Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (REGAIN Study)Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
COMPLETED125 Analytics
NCT00122317Extension Study of Eculizumab in Patients With Transfusion Dependent Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)Paroxysmal Hemoglobinuria, Nocturnal
COMPLETED187 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Efficacy, Safety, PK, PD, and ADA of Eculizumab in Chinese Adults With NMOSD
NMOSDUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Immunogenicity of Eculizumab in Chinese Adults With gMG
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Eculizumab in Pediatric and Adult Participants With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) in China
Atypical Hemolytic UremicUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Eculizumab in Adult Participants With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) in China
Paroxysmal Nocturnal HemoglobinuriaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Eculizumab in Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barre SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Phase 3 Open-Label Study of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
Myasthenia GravisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Open Label Extension Trial of Eculizumab in Relapsing NMO Patients
Neuromyelitis OpticaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Extension Study of ECU-MG-301 to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Refractory Generalized Myasthenia GravisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (REGAIN Study)
Refractory Generalized Myasthenia GravisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Extension Study of Eculizumab in Patients With Transfusion Dependent Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Paroxysmal Hemoglobinuria, NocturnalUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The efficacy of eculizumab in anti-AQP4 antibody positive participants with NMOSD measured by Adjudicated On-trial annualized relapse rate (ARR).
Baseline through Week 52

The mean (95% Confidence Interval) of patient-level Adjudicated On-trial annualized relapse rate (ARR)

To assess the efficacy of eculizumab in the treatment of refractory gMG based on the improvement in the MG-ADL
from baseline at Week 26

The mean change of Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living Profile (MG-ADL) total score from baseline at Week 26 along with 2-sided 95% CI

Percentage of Participants With a Complete Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) Response
Up to Week 26

The criteria for complete TMA response were: 1. Normalization of platelet count (defined as platelet count ≥ 150000/microliter (ul). 2. Normalization of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH, defined as LDH ≤ upper limit of normal \[ULN\]). 3. ≥ 25% improvement in serum creatinine from baseline.

Percentage Change From Baseline in LDH at Week 12
Baseline, Week 12

Blood samples were collected for measurement of serum LDH at specified timepoints. Statistical analysis was performed using a mixed model for repeated measures (MMRM), including the percentage change from baseline of LDH at the scheduled visits from Week 1 to Week 12 as the dependent variable, with the fixed categorical effect of visit, fixed continuous effect of LDH baseline value as covariates, and participant as random effect. Assessed at baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks, Week 12 reported. A decrease indicated a reduction in disease activity.

Time to First Reaching a Hughes Functional Grade (FG) Score <=1
Up to Week 24

The mobility of the participants was evaluated on a 7 point disability functional grade scale and described as Hughes FG score of 0 (Healthy, no signs or symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome); 1 (Minor signs or symptoms and able to run); 2 (Able to walk 5 metre (m) across an open space without assistance); 3 (Able to walk 5 m across an open space with the help of one person and waist-level walking-frame, stick, or sticks); 4 (Chairbound/bedbound: unable to walk as in 3); 5 (Requiring assisted ventilation \[for at least part of day or night\]) and 6 (Dead), where higher numbers indicate more severe impairment. The Kaplan-Meier estimate of time to event of FG\<=1 is reported. Time (days) to first event=Date of first event-Date of first dose+1. Participants who discontinued early without achieving FG \<= 1 were censored at the date of discontinuation. Participants who completed the study without achieving FG\<=1 were censored at the date of study completion.

Change From Baseline in the QMG Total Score at Week 26 Regardless of Rescue Treatment
Baseline, Week 26

The QMG scoring system consists of 13 items: ocular (2 items), facial (1 item), bulbar (2 items), gross motor (6 items), axial (1 item), and respiratory (1 item). Each item is graded from 0 to 3, (0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe). The range of total QMG score is 0 to 39, with higher scores indicating more severe disease.

Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Baseline up to end of study (up to 6.5 years)

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as an AE with onset on or after the first study drug dose in Study ECU-NMO-302. A serious adverse event (SAE) was defined as an untoward medical occurrence that at any dose either results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or is an important medical event. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events, regardless of causality, is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

Number of Participants With At Least 1 Post Baseline Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Assessment (Suicide-Related Thoughts or Behaviours) Abnormality
Baseline up to end of study (up to 6.5 years)

The C-SSRS is a validated questionnaire to capture occurrence, severity, and frequency of suicide-related thoughts and behaviours, and has a binary response (yes/no). Suicidal Ideation: a "yes" answer to any one of 5 suicidal ideation questions: Wish to be Dead; Non-specific Active Suicidal Thoughts; Active Suicidal Ideation with Any Methods (Not Planned) without Intent to Act; Active Suicidal Ideation with Some Intent to Act, without Specific Plan; and Active Suicidal Ideation with Specific Plan and Intent. Suicidal Behaviour: a "yes" answer to any of 5 suicidal behaviour questions: Preparatory Acts or Behaviour, Aborted Attempt, Interrupted Attempt, Actual Attempt (non-fatal), and Completed Suicide. Suicidal Ideation or Behaviour: a "yes" answer to the following question: Self-injurious behaviour without suicidal intent.

Number of Participants With An On-trial Relapse as Determined by The Treating Physician
Baseline up to end of study (up to 6.5 years)

An On-trial Relapse was defined as a new onset of neurologic symptoms or worsening of existing neurologic symptoms with an objective change (clinical sign) on neurologic examination that persisted for more than 24 hours as confirmed by the treating physician.

On-Trial Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR) as Determined by The Treating Physician
Baseline up to end of study (up to 6.5 years)

The On-trial ARR was computed as the total number of relapses divided by the total number of participant years in the study period.

Count Of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
Day 1 (after dosing) through End of Study (Week 208)

Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) are adverse events with onset on or after the first study drug dose in Study ECU-MG-302. Likewise, treatment-emergent serious adverse events (TESAEs) are serious adverse events that onset on or after the first study drug dose in Study ECU-MG-302. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events, regardless of causality, is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living Profile (MG-ADL): Change From Baseline in MG-ADL Total Score at Week 26 by Worst-Rank Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
End of study (Week 26)

In the Worst-Rank analysis, the 125 total patients were ranked from best outcome (rank/score of 1) to worst outcome (rank/score of 125).

Incidence of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
From time of consent to a maximum of 2.5 years of study treatment
Acceptable safety (adverse events [AEs], labs, electrocardiograms [ECGs], vital signs)
Primary surrogate of efficacy endpoint is hemolysis measured by LDH area under the curve.
Percentage Of Participants With Delayed Graft Function (DGF) In The First Seven Days Post-transplant
First 7 days post transplantation

Results are reported for the DGF composite endpoint, defined as the occurrence of DGF (dialysis for any reason in the first 7 days post transplantation), graft loss, death, or loss to follow-up (including discontinuation) in the first 7 days post transplantation and for each item of the composite endpoint. Loss to follow-up included withdrawal due to any reason other than death. The sum of the counts in the events that make up the DGF composite may be greater than the composite count, because a participant who experienced multiple events was only counted once in the composite.

Post-transplantation Treatment Failure In The First 9 Weeks Post Transplantation
Baseline, Week 9

Results are reported for post-transplantation treatment failure and composite endpoints, defined as the occurrence of biopsy-proven acute antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), graft loss, death, or loss to follow-up (including discontinuation) in the first 9 weeks post transplantation. The diagnosis of acute AMR (occurring within the first 9 weeks post transplantation) was based on kidney allograft dysfunction and a biopsy performed due to suspected rejection, proteinuria, increased serum creatinine, or acute tubular necrosis. Treatment failure was the occurrence of at least 1 of the composite endpoint components by Week 9 post transplantation. A participant experiencing multiple events was only counted once for the composite endpoint.

Adverse events and serious adverse events and their severity and relationship to the drug
12 weeks
Improvement in Systemic TMA & Vital Organ Involvement at 8 weeks of treatment defined as either complete or partial responder based on hematologic normalization/improvement & clinically important improvement in Vital Organs: Brain, Kidney, and Thrombosis
8 weeks

Analysis of primary endpoint will occur after all patients have reached 8 weeks of treatment. The response rate will be summarized as patients who are either a complete or partial responder.

Proportion of Patients With Complete TMA Response
Through 26 weeks

Proportion of Patients with Complete TMA response was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and ≥ 25% improvement in serum creatinine from baseline which was sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart).

Percentage of Patients With Complete TMA Response
Through 26 weeks

Proportion of Patients with Complete TMA response was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and preservation of renal function (defined as \< 25% increase in serum creatinine from baseline) which were sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

Percentage of Patients With Modified Complete TMA Response
Through 26 weeks

Proportion of Patients with Modified Complete TMA response through 26 weeks of treatment was determined and defined by normalization of hematological parameters (platelet count and LDH) and improvement in renal function (defined as ≥ 25% reduction from the baseline value in serum creatinine, which were sustained for at least two consecutive measurements obtained at least four weeks apart.

Percentage of Patients With TMA Event-free Status
Through 26 weeks

TMA Event-free status is defined as the absence for at least 12 weeks of \[1\] decrease in platelet count of \> 25% from the Platelet Count Pre-PT Baseline Set Point; \[2\] PT while the patient is receiving eculizumab, and \[3\] new dialysis.

Percentage of Patients With Hematologic Normalization
Through 26 weeks

Hematologic Normalization was defined as normalization of both platelet count and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) sustained for at least two consecutive measurements which spanned a period of at least four weeks.

Platelet Count Change From Baseline to 26 Weeks
From Baseline to 26 weeks
Percentage of Patients With Platelet Count Normalization
Through 26 weeks

The primary objective of the study (per protocol) was to assess the effect of eculizumab to reduce TMA as measured by platelet count change from baseline (BL) during the Treatment Period (26 weeks) in patients with plasma therapy (PT)-resistant aHUS (protocol defined), including assessment of the proportion of patients who achieved Platelet Count Normalization from baseline through 26 weeks. Platelet Count Normalization was defined as the platelet count observed to be ≥150 x 10\^9/L on at least two consecutive measurements which span a period of at least four weeks.

Change From Baseline in Lactate Dehydrogenase
52 weeks (includes 12 weeks of eculizumab treatment in the parent study and 40 weeks in the extension study)
Allergen-induced late asthmatic response as measured by the AUC of FEV1 from 3 to 7 hours post-allergen challenge
7 hours

Secondary Endpoints

The efficacy of eculizumab by assessing change from baseline to end of study in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score
Baseline through Week 52
The efficacy of eculizumab by assessing change from baseline to end of study in Ambulatory Function as Measured by Hauser Ambulation Index (HAI)
Baseline through Week 52
The efficacy of eculizumab by assessing change from baseline to end of study in European Quality of Life 5-Dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Index Score
Baseline through Week 52
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
eculizumabEXPERIMENTALAll participants will receive open-label eculizumab by intravenous infusion during the Treatment Period, starting on Day 1 for a total of up to 52 weeks.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo.
Eculizumab Intravenous (IV) InfusionEXPERIMENTALIn the Primary Evaluation Treatment Period (26 weeks), eculizumab will be administered weekly during the initial induction phase and every 2 weeks during the maintenance phase. In the Extension Period (up to 208 weeks), participants will continue to receive eculizumab every 2 weeks. Eculizumab will be administered at doses of 300, 600, 900, or 1200 milligrams (mg), based on the participant's current body weight.
Eculizumab/EculizumabEXPERIMENTALBlind Induction Phase: Participants who had received blinded treatment with eculizumab in Study ECU-MG-301 were administered eculizumab (4 vials/1200 milligrams \[mg\]) on Day 1 and Week 2 and placebo (4 vials/0 mg) at Weeks 1 and 3. Open-Label Maintenance Phase: Participants received open-label eculizumab (4 vials/1200 mg) every 2 weeks starting at Week 4 and continued throughout the study. Eculizumab 1200 mg was administered for up to 4 years in this extension study.
Placebo/EculizumabEXPERIMENTALBlind Induction Phase: Participants who had received blinded treatment with placebo in Study ECU-MG-301 were administered eculizumab/placebo (3 vials/900 mg, plus 1 vial/0 mg, respectively) on Day 1 and Weeks 1 through 3. Open-Label Maintenance Phase: Participants received open-label eculizumab (4 vials/1200 mg) every 2 weeks starting at Week 4 and continued throughout the study. Eculizumab 1200 mg was administered for up to 4 years in this extension study.
ActiveEXPERIMENTALEculizumab was administered by intravenous (IV) infusion over 25-45 minutes (min) for 2 doses (on the day of transplant then 18-24 hours \[h\] later).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
eculizumabDRUGParticipants will receive eculizumab by intravenous (IV) infusion for 52 weeks.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo will be administered via IV infusion once a week for 4 weeks.
Eculizumab (Soliris®)DRUGEculizumab 300 mg, 600 mg, 900 mg or 1200 mg will be administered intravenously
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 130 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites7

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with diagnosis of NMOSD as defined by the 2015 international consensus diagnostic criteria * Anti-AQP4 antibody positive * At least 1 attack or relapse in the last 12 months prior to the Screening Period * EDSS score ≤ 7 * If a participant enters the study receivi...

Countries:ChinaJapanUnited StatesArgentinaAustraliaCanadaColombiaCroatiaCzechiaDenmarkGermanyHong KongItalyMalaysiaRussiaSouth KoreaSpainTaiwanThailandTurkey (Türkiye)United KingdomBelgiumBrazilFinlandHungaryNetherlandsSwedenFranceGreeceIrelandSwitzerlandAustria
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Eculizumab

What is Eculizumab used for?

Eculizumab is used for atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome and refractory generalized myasthenia gravis. It is also being studied for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and neuromyelitis optica. It is a monoclonal antibody developed by AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does Eculizumab target?

Eculizumab is a monoclonal antibody, classified as a -mab antibody. It targets the complement protein C5, inhibiting its cleavage and preventing the formation of the membrane attack complex. This mechanism is relevant in complement-mediated diseases such as atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome and refractory generalized myasthenia gravis.

Who makes Eculizumab?

Eculizumab is developed by AstraZeneca PLC, which trades under the ticker AZN. The company is conducting clinical trials for the drug across multiple indications, including atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome and refractory generalized myasthenia gravis.

What phase is Eculizumab in?

Eculizumab is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed Phase 3 trials for refractory generalized myasthenia gravis, including the REGAIN study (NCT01997229) and an extension study (NCT02301624). It is an investigational drug and is not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Eculizumab in?

Eculizumab has been studied in four clinical trials. Two Phase 2 trials (NCT01193348 and NCT01194973) evaluated it in pediatric and adult patients with atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Two Phase 3 trials (NCT01997229 and NCT02301624) assessed its safety and efficacy in refractory generalized myasthenia gravis.

Is Eculizumab the same as Soliris?

Eculizumab is the generic name for the drug marketed as Soliris. It is a monoclonal antibody developed by AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) for complement-mediated disorders, including atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome and refractory generalized myasthenia gravis.