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Simtuzumab

Phase 2

Liver Fibrosis | Monoclonal antibody | Gastrointestinal |Gilead Sciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 1, 2020

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment38

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Simtuzumab · 5 trials · 7 indications

Phase 2 5
NCT01672853Simtuzumab (GS-6624) in the Prevention of Progression of Liver Fibrosis in Adults With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
COMPLETED235 Analytics
NCT01707472Study of Simtuzumab in HIV and/or Hepatitis C- Infected Adults With Liver FibrosisLiver Fibrosis
COMPLETED18 Analytics
NCT01452308Pilot Study of Simtuzumab in the Treatment of Liver FibrosisLiver Fibrosis
COMPLETED20 Analytics
NCT01472198A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Simtuzumab Combined With Gemcitabine for Metastatic Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaPancreatic Cancer
COMPLETED250 Analytics
NCT01369498Efficacy and Safety of Simtuzumab in Adults With Primary, Post Polycythemia Vera or Post Essential Thrombocythemia MyelofibrosisMyelofibrosis
COMPLETED54 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Simtuzumab (GS-6624) in the Prevention of Progression of Liver Fibrosis in Adults With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Simtuzumab in HIV and/or Hepatitis C- Infected Adults With Liver Fibrosis
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Pilot Study of Simtuzumab in the Treatment of Liver Fibrosis
Liver FibrosisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Simtuzumab Combined With Gemcitabine for Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Simtuzumab in Adults With Primary, Post Polycythemia Vera or Post Essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis
MyelofibrosisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in MQC on Liver Biopsy at Week 96
Baseline; Week 96
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
First dose date up to Week 24 plus 30 days
Incidence of adverse events on multiple, escalating IV doses of simtuzumab
Through Week 14

The endpoints to be evaluated will include graded Adverse Events, laboratory abnormalities, and vital sign measurements

Progression free survival
Up to 3 years

Progression free survival is measured as time from date of randomization to the earliest event time of death regardless of cause or first indication of disease progression.

Rate of Clinical Response as Defined by the Percentage of Participants With Reduction at Week 24 From Baseline in the Bone Marrow Fibrosis Score
Baseline; Week 24

Overall response for the study drug is defined by the reduction in bone marrow fibrosis score which is on a scale of 0-3 where 0 indicates the scattered linear reticulin with no fiber intersections representing normal marrow and 3 indicates dense increase in reticulin fibrosis with fiber intersections, often with osteosclerosis. Reduction from baseline of score indicates improvement in clinical condition.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event
First dose date up to Week 96
Study Drug Exposure
First dose date up to Week 96
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Any Treatment-Emergent Laboratory Abnormality
First dose date up to Week 96 plus 30 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Treatment Arm AEXPERIMENTALSimtuzumab 75 mg for 96 weeks
Treatment Arm BEXPERIMENTALSimtuzumab 125 mg for 96 weeks
Treatment Arm CPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo for 96 weeks
Simtuzumab in HIV PatientsEXPERIMENTALHIV-infected participants will receive simtuzumab every 2 weeks for 24 weeks while continuing on standard therapy for HIV.
Simtuzumab in HCV PatientsEXPERIMENTALHCV-infected participants will receive simtuzumab every 2 weeks for 24 weeks.
Simtuzumab in HIV/HCV Co-Infected PatientsEXPERIMENTALHIV/HCV co-infected participants will receive simtuzumab every 2 weeks for 24 weeks while continuing on standard therapy for HIV.
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive simtuzumab at a dose of 10 mg/kg by intravenous (IV) infusion every other week for a total of 3 infusions.
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive simtuzumab IV every other week for a total of 3 infusions. The dose will depend on the safety and tolerability of simtuzumab seen in Cohort 1 but will not exceed 20 mg/kg.
Simtuzumab (open-label)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive simtuzumab 700 mg plus gemcitabine in cycles of 28 days for up to 3 years.
Simtuzumab 200 mg (randomized)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive simtuzumab 200 mg plus gemcitabine in cycles of 28 days for up to 3 years.
Simtuzumab 700 mg (randomized)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive simtuzumab 700 mg plus gemcitabine in cycles of 28 days for up to 3 years.
Placebo (randomized)PLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo to match simtuzumab plus gemcitabine in cycles of 28 days for up to 3 years.
Simtuzumab 200 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Stage 1 of study will receive simtuzumab 200 mg for up to 24 weeks. Treatment could be continued if there is evidence of clinical benefit as judged by the treating physician.
Simtuzumab 700 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Stage 1 of study will receive simtuzumab 700 mg for up to 24 weeks. Treatment could be continued if there is evidence of clinical benefit as judged by the treating physician.
Simtuzumab 200 mg+RuxolitinibEXPERIMENTALIn Stage 2, participants on stable doses of ruxolitinib will receive simtuzumab 200 mg for at least 24 weeks. Treatment could be continued if there is evidence of clinical benefit as judged by the treating physician.
Simtuzumab 700 mg+RuxolitinibEXPERIMENTALIn Stage 2, participants on stable doses of ruxolitinib will receive simtuzumab 700 mg for at least 24 weeks. Treatment could be continued if there is evidence of clinical benefit as judged by the treating physician.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SimtuzumabBIOLOGICALSubcutaneous injections weekly for a total of 96 injections
PlaceboBIOLOGICALSubcutaneous injections weekly for a total of 96 injections
GemcitabineDRUGGemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 administered intravenously on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle
Placebo to match simtuzumabDRUGPlacebo to match simtuzumab administered intravenously every 2 weeks for a total of 2 infusions (Days 1 and 15)
RuxolitinibDRUGIn Stage 2, participants will be on a stable dose of ruxolitinib
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites75

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Adult Individuals (aged 18-70) with chronic cholestatic liver disease of at least 6 months. * Liver biopsy consistent with PSC: If a liver biopsy has been performed within 3 months of the screening visit, tissue from that biopsy may be used as the screening biopsy. Slides ...

Countries:United StatesBelgiumCanadaDenmarkGermanyItalyNetherlandsSpainSwedenUnited KingdomRussia
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Frequently asked questions about Simtuzumab

What is Simtuzumab used for?

Simtuzumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), liver fibrosis, myelofibrosis, and pancreatic cancer. It is developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD). As of now, it is in Phase 2 clinical development and is not approved by the FDA.

What does Simtuzumab target?

Simtuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2), an enzyme involved in fibrosis. By inhibiting LOXL2, it aims to reduce fibrotic tissue formation. This mechanism is being evaluated in conditions like liver fibrosis and PSC.

Who makes Simtuzumab?

Simtuzumab is developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker GILD. Gilead is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in various fibrotic and oncologic indications.

What phase is Simtuzumab in?

Simtuzumab is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not received FDA approval. Multiple Phase 2 trials have been completed, including studies in liver fibrosis, pancreatic cancer, and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

What clinical trials is Simtuzumab in?

Simtuzumab has been studied in several completed Phase 2 trials, including NCT01452308 for liver fibrosis, NCT01472198 for pancreatic cancer, NCT01672853 for primary sclerosing cholangitis, and NCT01707472 for liver fibrosis in HIV/HCV patients. All trials are completed.

Is Simtuzumab the same as GS-6624?

Yes, Simtuzumab is also known as GS-6624. In clinical trials, it is sometimes referred to by this alternative name, such as in the study NCT01672853, which evaluates Simtuzumab (GS-6624) for primary sclerosing cholangitis.