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ALKS 8700

Phase 3

Multiple Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Biogen Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 26, 2022

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,057

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Clinical trial landscape

ALKS 8700 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2
NCT03093324A Tolerability Study of ALKS 8700 in Subjects With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) EVOLVE-MS-2Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
COMPLETED506 Analytics
NCT02634307A Study of ALKS 8700 in Adults With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) EVOLVE-MS-1Multiple Sclerosis
COMPLETED1,057 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Tolerability Study of ALKS 8700 in Subjects With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) EVOLVE-MS-2
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of ALKS 8700 in Adults With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) EVOLVE-MS-1
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Days With Any Individual Gastrointestinal Symptom and Impact Scale (IGISIS) Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥2 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B
End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B

IGISIS assessed the intensity of five individual GI symptoms: nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, lower abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Participants rated the intensity of each individual symptom via an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (did not have) to 10 (extreme). IGISIS was completed by the participants using e-diaries.

Number of Participants Experiencing Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
From first dose to two weeks after last dose of study drug (Up to 98 weeks)

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal assessment such as an abnormal laboratory value), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational) product, whether or not related to the medicinal (investigational) product. TEAE is any AE that start or worsen on or after the date of first dose of study treatment. An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose, results in death; in the view of the investigator places the participant at immediate risk of death; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a medically important event.

Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Vital Sign Abnormalities
From first dose to two weeks after last dose of study drug (Up to 98 weeks)

Vital sign measurements included heart rate (low: \<=50 beats per minute \[bpm\] and decrease \>=15 bpm; High: \>=120 bpm and increase \>=15 bpm), systolic blood pressure (BP) (low: \<=90 millimeters of mercury \[mmHg\] and decrease \>=20 mmHg; High: \>=180 mmHg and increase \>=20 mmHg) and diastolic BP (low: \<=50 mmHg and decrease \>=15 mmHg; High: \>=105 mmHg and increase \>=15 mmHg).

Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities
From first dose to two weeks after last dose of study drug (Up to 98 weeks)

Potentially clinically significant QTcF values (\>450 to \<=480 millisecond \[msec\], \>480 to \<=500 msec) at any post-baseline visit during treatment period were reported.

Number of Participants With Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Score at Any Post-Baseline Visit
Up to 98 weeks

The C-SSRS is a clinician-administered instrument that systematically assess suicidal ideation and behavior rating scale. It rates an individual's degree of suicidal ideation (SI) on a scale, ranging from "wish to be dead" to "active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent." The scale identifies SI severity and intensity, which may be indicative of an individual's intent to commit suicide. C-SSRS SI severity subscale ranges from 0 (no SI) to 5 (active SI with plan and intent). The scale identifies specific behaviors ranging from "preparatory acts or behavior" to "suicide" which may be indicative of an individual's intent to complete suicide.

Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Laboratory Abnormalities
From first dose to two weeks after last dose of study drug (Up to 98 weeks)

Laboratory assessments included hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis. Abnormality criteria: \>=3xupper limit of normal (ULN) in alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase; In millimoles per liter (mmol/L) \[bicarbonate\<15/\>31, chloride\<=90, potassium\<3/\>5.5, sodium\<130/\>150\]; In mg per decilitre(mg/dL) {total bilirubin\>=2.0, calcium\<8.2/\>12, total cholesterol\>300, creatinine\>=2.0, glucose\<50/\>200, cholesterol: High density lipoprotein (HDL)\<=30, low density lipoprotein (LDL)\>=160, triglycerides\>=120 \[female(F)\]/\>=160 \[male(M)\], urate\>9/\>8(F), blood urea nitrogen\>30}; \>3xULN in creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase; Hematocrit \<=32(F)/\<=37(M) percentage(%),3 point decrease from baseline; Hemoglobin\<=9.5(F)/\<=11.5(M)g/dL; Lymphocytes\<0.5x10\^9/L; In 10\^3/microliter(uL) \[Eosinophils\>1; Absolute neutrophils\<1.5; Platelets\<75.1/\>=700; Leukocytes\<=2.8/\>=16\]; Albumin/creatinine\>200g/kilograms(kg); Beta-2 microglobulin \>0.3milligrams/liter(mg/L); Glucose/protein at least 2+.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Days With Any IGISIS Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥2 Relative to Exposure Days in Part B
End of treatment (up to Week 6) for Part B
Number of Days With Any IGISIS Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥1 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B
End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B
Number of Days With Any IGISIS Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥3 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B
End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ALKS 8700EXPERIMENTALOral capsules, administered orally twice daily.
Dimethyl FumarateACTIVE_COMPARATOROral capsules, administered orally twice daily.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ALKS 8700DRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm.
Dimethyl FumarateDRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites67

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Capable of understanding and complying with the protocol * Has a confirmed diagnosis of RRMS * Neurologically stable with no evidence of relapse within 30 days prior to randomization * Agrees to use an acceptable method of contraception for the duration of the study and fo...

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Frequently asked questions about ALKS 8700

What is ALKS 8700 used for in multiple sclerosis?

ALKS 8700 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, specifically relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA. The drug is being studied in adults with RRMS.

Who makes ALKS 8700?

ALKS 8700 is being developed by Biogen Inc., a biotechnology company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BIIB. Biogen is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.

What phase is ALKS 8700 in?

ALKS 8700 is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trials have been completed, and the drug remains under investigation.

What clinical trials is ALKS 8700 in?

ALKS 8700 has been studied in two Phase 3 clinical trials: NCT02634307, known as EVOLVE-MS-1, which enrolled 1057 adults with multiple sclerosis, and NCT03093324, known as EVOLVE-MS-2, which enrolled 506 adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Both trials have been completed.

Is ALKS 8700 the same as other multiple sclerosis drugs?

ALKS 8700 is a distinct investigational drug developed by Biogen Inc. for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. It is not known to be the same as any other marketed medication. Its mechanism of action has not been disclosed in available information, and it is being evaluated as a potential new treatment option.