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IONIS GHR-LRx

Phase 2

Acromegaly | Small molecule | Endocrine |Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 22, 2023

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment82

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

IONIS GHR-LRx · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 2
NCT03967249Extension Study of IONIS-GHR-LRx Administered to Participants With Acromegaly Being Treated With Long-acting Somatostatin Receptor LigandsAcromegaly
COMPLETED39 Analytics
NCT03548415Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of IONIS-GHR-LRx in Participants With Acromegaly Being Treated With Long-acting Somatostatin Receptor LigandsAcromegaly
COMPLETED43 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Extension Study of IONIS-GHR-LRx Administered to Participants With Acromegaly Being Treated With Long-acting Somatostatin Receptor Ligands
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of IONIS-GHR-LRx in Participants With Acromegaly Being Treated With Long-acting Somatostatin Receptor Ligands
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The Incidence of Adverse Events
Up to approximately 16 months

Incidence of adverse events (AEs), serious AEs, treatment related AEs, AEs leading to withdrawal

Percent Change in Serum Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) From Baseline to 28 Days After Last Dose
Baseline and 28 days after last dose (Day 141)

IGF-1 is a hormone that manages the effects of growth hormone (GH) in the body. Percent change from Baseline in IGF-1 levels was measured at Day 141. Baseline was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the first administration of Study Drug (ISIS 766720 or placebo). A negative percent change from Baseline indicated improvement. To perform a meaningful assessment of the pharmacodynamic (PD) activity of ISIS 766720, the lower dose groups (60 mg and 80 mg) and higher dose groups (120 mg and 160 mg) were combined to achieve group size of 7 or more for PD assessments and these were designated as low-dose and high-dose groups respectively.

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Up to 211 days

A TEAE was defined as an adverse event that occurred after the initiation of study drug dosing and before the end of the follow-up period.

Number of Participants With TEAEs Related to Clinically Significant Vital Sign Findings
Up to 211 days

Vitals signs included blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature recorded throughout the study. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.

Number of Participants With TEAEs Related to Clinically Significant Physical Examination Findings
Up to 211 days

Physical examination included weight and body mass index (BMI) recorded throughout the study. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.

Number of Participants With TEAEs Related to Clinically Significant Laboratory Evaluation Findings
Up to 211 days

Clinical laboratory assessments included clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis. Clinically-significant abnormal laboratory values were reported as TEAEs if the results may, in the opinion of the Investigator, constitute or be associated with an AE.

Number of Participants With TEAEs Related to Clinically Significant Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings
Up to 211 days

ECG assessments included QT, QRS duration, PR interval, ventricular rate, QTcB, QTcF.

Secondary Endpoints

Percent Change from Baselines in Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-1) Levels
Baseline and at Week 26 and Week 53
Percentage of Participants who Achieve Normalized IGF-1 Levels to Within 1.2 Times of Gender and Age-Adjusted Upper Limits
Week 26 and at 28 days after the Week 53 dose
Percentage of Participants who Achieve Normalized IGF-1 Levels to Within 1.0 Times of Gender and Age-Adjusted Upper Limits
Week 26 and at 28 days after the Week 53 dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IONIS GHR-LRx + Somatostatin Receptor Ligand (SRL)EXPERIMENTALIONIS GHR-LRx (as per dose in previous study) will be administered subcutaneously once every 28 days for 53 weeks.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received placebo by subcutaneous injection (SC) once every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
Cohort A: IONIS GHR-LRx, 60 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received IONIS GHR-LRx, 60 milligrams (mg), SC, once every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
Cohort B: IONIS GHR-LRx, 80 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received IONIS GHR-LRx, 80 mg, SC, once every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
Cohort C: IONIS GHR-LRx, 120 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received IONIS GHR-LRx, 120 mg, SC, once every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.
Cohort D: IONIS GHR-LRx, 160 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received IONIS GHR-LRx, 160 mg, SC, once every 4 weeks for 16 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
IONIS GHR-LRxDRUGParticipants will receive IONIS GHR-LRx by subcutaneous injection.
Somatostatin Receptor Ligand (SRL)DRUGParticipants will receive Somatostatin Receptor Ligand (lanreotide, octreotide) once monthly.
IONIS-GHR-LRxDRUGIONIS GHR-LRx administered subcutaneously.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo administered subcutaneously.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites22

Inclusion Criteria: * Randomized in index trial (CS2) and completed the entire study, or completion of the treatment period for CS2 and completed or plan to complete PTWK5 visit with an acceptable safety profile, per investigator judgment * Participants with confirmed stable monthly regimen of SRL ...

Countries:United StatesHungaryLithuaniaPolandRussiaSerbiaRomania
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Frequently asked questions about IONIS GHR-LRx

What is IONIS GHR-LRx used for?

IONIS GHR-LRx is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone. It is intended for patients with acromegaly who are already being treated with long-acting somatostatin receptor ligands. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved.

How does IONIS GHR-LRx work?

IONIS GHR-LRx targets the growth hormone receptor, reducing the activity of growth hormone in the body. By blocking this receptor, the drug aims to lower the elevated hormone levels that drive acromegaly. This mechanism is designed to complement existing treatments such as somatostatin receptor ligands, which are commonly used in acromegaly management.

Who is developing IONIS GHR-LRx?

IONIS GHR-LRx is being developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol IONS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this drug in patients with acromegaly who are on stable treatment with long-acting somatostatin receptor ligands.

What phase is IONIS GHR-LRx in?

IONIS GHR-LRx is in Phase 2 clinical development. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, with a total of 82 participants enrolled. Both trials were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, and they evaluated the drug in patients with acromegaly being treated with long-acting somatostatin receptor ligands. The drug is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is IONIS GHR-LRx in?

IONIS GHR-LRx has been studied in two completed Phase 2 trials. The first, NCT03548415, enrolled 43 participants with acromegaly on long-acting somatostatin receptor ligands. The second, NCT03967249, was an extension study with 39 participants. Both trials were conducted in the United States and several European countries, including Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Serbia.

Is IONIS GHR-LRx the same as other acromegaly treatments?

IONIS GHR-LRx is a distinct investigational drug, not the same as existing acromegaly treatments. It is designed to target the growth hormone receptor, whereas standard therapies like somatostatin receptor ligands work through different mechanisms. It is being studied specifically as an add-on to these ligands, rather than as a replacement.