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BIIB078

Phase 1

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Biogen Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 14, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment106

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

BIIB078 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03626012A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of BIIB078 in Adults With C9ORF72-Associated Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
COMPLETED106 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of BIIB078 in Adults With C9ORF72-Associated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Baseline through End of Study (Approximately Day 323)

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE is an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death, places participant at immediate risk of death, requires initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, results in congenital anomaly, is a medically important event.

Secondary Endpoints

Serum BIIB078 Concentration
Baseline and at multiple time points up to Day 260
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) from Time 0 to Infinity (AUCinf)
Baseline and at multiple time points up to Day 260
AUC from Time 0 to Time of the Last Measurable Concentration (AUClast)
Baseline and at multiple time points up to Day 260
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1: BIIB078 First DosageEXPERIMENTALBIIB078 will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by two maintenance doses on two later days.
Cohort 2: BIIB078 Second DosageEXPERIMENTALBIIB078 will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by two maintenance doses on two later days.
Cohort 3: BIIB078 Third DosageEXPERIMENTALBIIB078 will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by two maintenance doses on two later days.
Cohort 4: BIIB078 Fourth DosageEXPERIMENTALBIIB078 will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by five maintenance doses on five later days.
Cohort 5: BIIB078 Fifth DosageEXPERIMENTALBIIB078 will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by five maintenance doses on five later days.
Cohort 6: BIIB078 Sixth DosageEXPERIMENTALBIIB078 will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by five maintenance doses on five later days.
Cohorts 1-6: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo will be administered as a loading regimen of 3 doses, on Day 1 and two later days, followed by two maintenance doses on two later days (Cohorts 1 through 3) and five maintenance doses on five later days (Cohorts 4 through 6).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BIIB078DRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm.
PlaceboDRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites21

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Ability of the participant to understand the purpose and risks of the study, to provide signed and dated informed consent, and to authorize the use of confidential health information in accordance with national and local participant privacy regulations; or, in the event of...

Countries:United StatesCanadaIrelandNetherlandsSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about BIIB078

What is BIIB078 used for?

BIIB078 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is being studied in adults with C9ORF72-associated ALS, a genetic form of the disease. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes BIIB078?

BIIB078 is being developed by Biogen Inc., a biotechnology company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BIIB. Biogen is conducting clinical research on this investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

What phase is BIIB078 in?

BIIB078 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. The Phase 1 trial has been completed, and the drug remains in early-stage clinical research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

What clinical trials is BIIB078 in?

BIIB078 has one completed Phase 1 clinical trial registered as NCT03626012. This study assessed the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of BIIB078 in adults with C9ORF72-associated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The trial enrolled 106 participants across the United States, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Is BIIB078 the same as any other drug?

BIIB078 is the primary name for this investigational drug. No alternative names have been reported for this compound in the available clinical trial information. It is being studied specifically for C9ORF72-associated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.