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Volanesorsen

Phase 3

Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome | Small molecule | Rare Disease |Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 13, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment135

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Volanesorsen · 4 trials · 5 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 1 1
NCT02658175The Approach Open Label Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formerly IONIS-APOCIIIRx) in Participants With Familial Chylomicronemia SyndromeFamilial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
COMPLETED68 Analytics
NCT02300233The COMPASS Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formally ISIS-APOCIIIRx) in Patients With HypertriglyceridemiaHypertriglyceridemia
COMPLETED114 Analytics
NCT02211209The APPROACH Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formerly IONIS-APOCIIIRx) in Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia SyndromeFamilial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
COMPLETED67 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
The Approach Open Label Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formerly IONIS-APOCIIIRx) in Participants With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
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PHASE3COMPLETED
The COMPASS Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formally ISIS-APOCIIIRx) in Patients With Hypertriglyceridemia
HypertriglyceridemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
The APPROACH Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formerly IONIS-APOCIIIRx) in Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Triglyceride (TG)
Baseline and Months 3, 6, and 12

Baseline for treatment-naïve group was defined as the average of open-label Day 1 pre-dose assessment and the last measurement prior to open-label Day 1. Baseline for CS6-volanesorsen and CS16-volanesorsen arm groups was defined as the average of index study Day 1 pre-dose assessment and the last measurement prior index study Day 1. The values at the Month 3 analysis time point were defined as the average of the Week 12 (Day 78) and Week 13 (Day 85) fasting assessments. The Month 6 analysis time point was at the end of Month 6, and the values were defined as the average of the Week 25 (Day 169) and Week 26 (Day 176) fasting assessments. The values at the Month 12 analysis time point were defined as the average of the Week 50 (Day 344) and Week 52 (Day 358) fasting assessments.

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From first dose of study drug to end of follow-up period [Up to Week 182]

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the study or use of investigational drug product, whether or not the AE was considered related to the investigational drug product. A TEAE was defined as any AE starting or getting worse on or after the first dose of the study drug.

Percent Change in Fasting Triglycerides (TG) From Baseline to Month 3
Baseline to 3 months
Placebo corrected change from baseline in QTcF (corrected Frederica's CT Interval)
24 Hours

ECG monitoring up to 24 hours post dose

Secondary Endpoints

Absolute Change in Fasting TG From Baseline to Month 3
Baseline to 3 months
Treatment Response Rate Defined as Participants With Fasting TG ≥ 40% Reduction From Baseline at Month 3
Baseline to 3 months
Percent Change in High-density Lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) From Baseline
Baseline to 3 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Treatment-naïve GroupEXPERIMENTALTreatment naïve group included combined group of ISIS 304801-CS7 (CS7-New) study participant and participant on placebo in index studies (ISIS 304801-CS6 \[NCT02211209\] and ISIS 304801-CS16 \[NCT02300233\]), were to receive 300 mg of volanesorsen as single SC once weekly for Weeks 1-52 of this study. Participants were allowed dose adjustment/dose reduction based on monitoring rules. Following Week 52 visit, participants had option of participating in expanded access program or continuing treatment with 300 mg of volanesorsen as single SC once-weekly for up to additional 52 weeks (Weeks 53-104) and in France participants, up to additional 104 weeks for total of 156 weeks (Weeks 105 to Week 156) until expanded access program was approved and available in their country. Participants who were not participating in expanded access program were to enter 13-week post-treatment (PT) evaluation period and in France, participants not continuing treatment were to enter 26-week PT follow-up period.
CS6-VolanesorsenEXPERIMENTALParticipants with FCS rolling over from the ISIS 304801-CS6 (NCT02211209) index study after receiving volanesorsen, were to receive 300 mg of volanesorsen as a single SC injection once weekly for Weeks 1-52 of this study. Participants were allowed dose adjustment/dose reduction based on monitoring rules. Following the Week 52 visit, participants had the option of participating in an expanded access program or continuing treatment with 300 mg of volanesorsen as a single SC injection once-weekly for up to an additional 52 weeks (Weeks 53-104) and in France participants, up to an additional 104 weeks for total of 156 weeks of treatment (Weeks 105 to Week 156) of this study until an expanded access program was approved and available in their country. Participants who were not participating in an expanded access program were to enter a 13-week post-treatment evaluation period and in France, participants not continuing treatment were to enter a 26-week post-treatment follow-up period.
CS16-VolanesorsenEXPERIMENTALParticipants with FCS rolling over from the ISIS 304801-CS16 (NCT02300233) index study after receiving volanesorsen, were to receive 300 mg of volanesorsen as a single SC injection once weekly for Weeks 1-52 of this study. Participants were allowed dose adjustment/dose reduction based on monitoring rules. Following the Week 52 visit, participants had the option of participating in an expanded access program or continuing treatment with 300 mg of volanesorsen as a single SC injection once-weekly for up to an additional 52 weeks (Weeks 53-104) and in France participants, up to an additional 104 weeks for total of 156 weeks of treatment (Weeks 105 to Week 156) of this study until an expanded access program was approved and available in their country. Participants who were not participating in an expanded access program were to enter a 13-week post-treatment evaluation period and in France, participants not continuing treatment were to enter a 26-week post-treatment follow-up period.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORVolanesorsen-matching placebo administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 26 weeks.
Volanesorsen 300 mg weeklyEXPERIMENTALVolanesorsen 300 mg administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 26 weeks.
Volanesorsen 300 mg biweekly, post Week 13EXPERIMENTALVolanesorsen 300 mg administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 13 weeks, then bi-weekly for 13 weeks.
VolanesorsenEXPERIMENTALVolanesorsen 300 mg administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 52 weeks.
Volanesorsen, Intravenous (IV)EXPERIMENTAL300 mg of volanesorsen (ISIS 304801) administered Intravenous (IV) single dose
Volanesorsen, Subcutaneous (SQ)EXPERIMENTAL300 mg of volanesorsen (ISIS 304801) administered Subcutaneous (SQ) single dose
Moxifloxacin HydrochlorideACTIVE_COMPARATORMoxifloxacin Hydrochloride 400 mg tablet administered orally, Single Dose
Placebo Intravenous (IV) single dosePLACEBO_COMPARATORAdministered as normal saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride)
Placebo Subcutaneous (SC) single dosePLACEBO_COMPARATORAdministered as normal saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VolanesorsenDRUG300 mg volanesorsen administered via SC injection.
PlaceboDRUGVolanesorsen-matching placebo administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 26 weeks.
MoxifloxacinDRUGMoxifloxacin Hydrochloride 400 mg tablet administered orally, Single Dose
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites34

Inclusion Criteria: * Must give written informed consent to participate in the study (signed and dated) and any authorization required by law. * Able and willing to participate in a 65-week study. Group 1 and 2: * Satisfactory completion of ISIS 304801-CS6 (NCT02211209) or ISIS 304801-CS16 (NCT02...

Countries:United StatesBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyIsraelItalyNetherlandsSouth AfricaSpainUnited KingdomHungary
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Frequently asked questions about Volanesorsen

What is Volanesorsen used for?

Volanesorsen is an investigational drug being studied for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Cardiovascular Abnormalities. It is being developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS) and is currently in clinical development, with Phase 3 trials completed.

Who makes Volanesorsen?

Volanesorsen is being developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker IONS. The drug is currently in clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What phase is Volanesorsen in?

Volanesorsen is in Phase 1 clinical development, although it has completed Phase 3 trials. The drug is investigational and not yet approved. It has been studied in trials for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemia.

What clinical trials is Volanesorsen in?

Volanesorsen has been studied in several completed trials, including NCT02211209 (APPROACH) and NCT02300233 (COMPASS), both Phase 3. Additionally, NCT02658175 is an open-label Phase 3 study, and NCT02910635 is a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers.

Is Volanesorsen FDA approved?

Volanesorsen is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in clinical development by Ionis Pharmaceuticals. While Phase 3 trials have been completed, the drug has not received regulatory approval and remains under investigation.

How does Volanesorsen work?

Volanesorsen is a small molecule that targets apolipoprotein C-III (APOCIII) to reduce triglyceride levels. It is being studied for conditions like Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemia, where elevated triglycerides pose cardiovascular risks.