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Amchafibrin

Phase 3

Osteoarthritis, Knee | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Design Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 18, 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment150

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Clinical trial landscape

Amchafibrin · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT03386656Efficacy and Safety of Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid for Saving Blood Losses in Patients Subjected to Prosthetic Knee SurgeryOsteoarthritis, Knee
COMPLETED150 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid for Saving Blood Losses in Patients Subjected to Prosthetic Knee Surgery
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Saving blood loss in knee surgery
24 hours post-intervention

Total blood loss greater than 245 ml

Secondary Endpoints

Time post-intervention of functional recovery in study subjects
Four weeks post-discharger
Length of hospital stay in study subjects
Four weeks post-discharger
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AmchafibrinEXPERIMENTALEstimated total blood loss, measured using the formula described by Nadler. A difference in estimated blood loss greater than or equal to 245 ml will be considered clinically relevant.
Saline Solution 0,9%.PLACEBO_COMPARATORComparator of tranexamic acid

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AmchafibrinDRUGTranexamic acid (Amchafibrin) exerts an antihemorrhagic activity by inhibiting the fibrinolytic properties of plasmin.
Saline SolutionOTHERPlacebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both sexes, in the age group: ≥18 and ≤80 years. * Patients diagnosed with confirmation of severe knee osteoarthritis according to Kellgren criteria (equal or greater than 2) and EVA greater than 7, who will be subjected to knee arthroplasty surgery. * Patients sig...

Countries:Spain
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Frequently asked questions about Amchafibrin

What is Amchafibrin used for in osteoarthritis of the knee?

Amchafibrin is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in osteoarthritis of the knee. It is being evaluated for its efficacy and safety in reducing blood loss during prosthetic knee surgery in patients with this condition. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does Amchafibrin target?

Amchafibrin targets the fibrinolytic system to reduce blood loss. It is a small molecule that works by inhibiting fibrinolysis, the process that breaks down blood clots, thereby helping to maintain clot stability and reduce bleeding during surgical procedures.

Who makes Amchafibrin?

Amchafibrin is being developed by Design Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. The company is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol DSGN. Design Therapeutics is responsible for the clinical development and regulatory strategy for this investigational drug.

What phase is Amchafibrin in?

Amchafibrin is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial has been completed, and the results will inform potential regulatory submissions for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.

What clinical trials is Amchafibrin in?

Amchafibrin has been studied in one completed Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT03386656. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 150 participants with osteoarthritis of the knee in Spain. The study evaluated the efficacy and safety of topical application of Amchafibrin for saving blood loss during prosthetic knee surgery.

Is Amchafibrin the same as tranexamic acid?

Amchafibrin is the same as tranexamic acid. The clinical trial NCT03386656 evaluated the topical application of tranexamic acid, which is the active ingredient in Amchafibrin. This antifibrinolytic agent is used to reduce blood loss during surgery in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.