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GLPG0259

Phase 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Lakefront Biotherapeutics|Last Updated: Feb 20, 2012

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as GLPG0259 solution, GLPG0259 fumarate, GLPG0259 free base, GLPG0259 oral capsule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment30

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

GLPG0259 · 5 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 4
NCT01211249GLPG0259 in Methotrexate-refractory Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid Arthritis
COMPLETED30 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
GLPG0259 in Methotrexate-refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Efficacy
12 weeks

The primary efficacy endpoint will be the number and percentage of subjects in each GLPG0259 dose group and placebo group achieving an American College of Rheumatology (ACR)20 (ACR20 response rate) at Week 12.

Bioavailability of two solid dosage formulations of GLPG0259
up to 96 hours postdose
Bioavailability of a solid dosage formulation of GLPG0259 (with/without food) compared to an oral solution of GLPG0259.
up to 96 hours postdose
Safety and tolerability of oral multiple ascending doses
up to 10 days postdose
Safety and tolerability of single and multiple dosing
up to 10 days postdose

Secondary Endpoints

Efficacy
intermediate timepoints for 12 weeks
Safety
12 weeks
Pharmacokinetics
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
GLPG0259 (Part A)EXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo (Part A)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
GLPG0259 (Part B)EXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo (Part B)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Single oral dose, single capsuleEXPERIMENTAL -
Single oral dose, two capsulesEXPERIMENTAL -
Single oral dose, solutionEXPERIMENTAL -
Single oral dose, solid, fastedEXPERIMENTAL -
Single oral dose, solid, fed.EXPERIMENTAL -
1EXPERIMENTALGLPG0259 25/50/75 mg/day for 14 days
2PLACEBO_COMPARATORplacebo for 14 days
3EXPERIMENTALmultiple dose, 5 days, oral solution
4PLACEBO_COMPARATORmultiple dose, 5 days, oral solution

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GLPG0259 oral capsuleDRUGTwo capsules, each containing 25 mg of GLPG0259 (i.e. 50 mg/day), to be given once daily; in case of adverse events the dose may be split over two administrations, or reduced to 25 mg/day (one single capsule)
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo capsules; two capsules to be taken in the morning, in case of adverse events the dose may be split over two administrations, or reduced to one single capsule
GLPG0259 (Part B)DRUGCapsule, dosage to be established based on results of Part A
Placebo (Part B)DRUGCapsules, dosage to be established after Part A, and matching GLPG0259 (Part B)
GLPG0259 fumarateDRUGsingle oral dose, two capsules each containing 25 mg of GLPG0259 fumarate
GLPG0259 free baseDRUGsingle oral dose, GLPG0259, 50 mg solid formulation
GLPG0259 solutionDRUGsingle oral dose, GLPG0259, 50 mg oral solution
GLPG0259DRUGsingle oral dose, GLPG0259, 50 mg solid formulation
MethotrexateDRUG7.5 mg (3 tablets, 2.5 mg/tablet) on study days D-1 and D14
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites32

Inclusion Criteria: * Must have active RA (≥5 tender or painful joints on motion and ≥5 joints swollen AND a C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration ≥1.5 mg/dL). * Must have been on methotrexate for ≥6 months at a stable dose of 7.5-25 mg/week for ≥12 weeks, to be continued throughout study; * If on...

Countries:BelgiumNetherlandsPolandRussiaUkraine
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