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Drotrecogin alfa

Phase 3

Sepsis | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Sep 18, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment5,010

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Drotrecogin alfa · 6 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 4Phase 2 2
NCT00604214Efficacy and Safety of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Adult Patients With Septic ShockSepsis
COMPLETED1,696 Analytics
NCT00190788Extended Therapy of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) 4 vs 7 Days InfusionSepsis
COMPLETED200 Analytics
NCT00049764Investigation of the Efficacy and Safety of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Pediatric Severe SepsisSepsis
COMPLETED474 Analytics
NCT00568737The Study of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Adult Patients With Severe Sepsis at a Low Risk of DeathSepsis
COMPLETED2,640 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Adult Patients With Septic Shock
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Extended Therapy of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) 4 vs 7 Days Infusion
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Investigation of the Efficacy and Safety of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Pediatric Severe Sepsis
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PHASE3COMPLETED
The Study of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated) in Adult Patients With Severe Sepsis at a Low Risk of Death
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

28-Day All-Cause Mortality
Day 28

Expressed as percentage of participants who died from any cause at Day 28 endpoint.

- To assess whether continued administration of Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated)for up to 72 additional hours after 96 hours infusion of commercial DDA results in more rapid resolution of vasopressor-dependent hypotension
That drotrecogin alfa (activated) compared with placebo reduces severe-sepsis-induced organ dysfunction
3 Years
Efficacy
20 months
Mean Change in Protein C Levels From Day 1 to Day 7
Day 1, Day 7

Mean change in protein C from Study Day 1 to Study Day 7 was tested using an unadjusted two-sample t-test with a two-sided alpha of 0.05. To be included in the primary analysis, Intention-to-Treat (ITT) patients must have at least 1 protein C value available at 24 hours or earlier and at least 1 protein C value at a post-24-hour timepoint.

Number of Participants With Major Bleeding Events
baseline through day 6

Number of patients with major bleeding events, defined as: Reduction in hemoglobin of 2 to 5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) within 24 hours; Transfusion of 2 to 4 units of packed red blood cells within 24 hours; Hematoma requiring prolonged hospitalization or surgical intervention; Intracranial or retroperitoneal hemorrhage.

Secondary Endpoints

28-Day All-Cause Mortality in Participants With Severe Protein C Deficiency
Day 28
Average Cardiovascular Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score Day 1 Through Day 28
Day 1 through Day 28
Average Respiratory Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score Day 1 Through Day 28
Day 1 through Day 28
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Drotrecogin alfa (activated)EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
1EXPERIMENTAL24 microgram/kg/hr for 96 hours (+ or - 1 hour)
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR0.9% sodium chloride
Standard therapyEXPERIMENTAL24 microgram/kilogram/hour (mcg/kg/hr) for 24 hours, followed by 24 mcg/kg/hr for an additional 72 hours
Alternative therapy:moderate protein C deficiencyEXPERIMENTAL24 mcg/kg/hr for 24 hours, followed by 24 mcg/kg/hr for an additional 48 to 144 hours (original protocol) or an additional 72 to 144 hours (amended protocol)
Alternative therapy:severe protein C deficiencyEXPERIMENTAL24 mcg/kg/hr for 24 hours, followed by 30 or 36 mcg/kg/hr for 48 to 144 hours (original protocol) or an additional 72 to 144 hours (amended protocol)
3EXPERIMENTAL -
4EXPERIMENTAL -
5PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Drotrecogin alfa (activated)DRUG24 microgram/kilogram/hour, intravenous, 96 hours (hr)
PlaceboDRUG0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, 96 hours
EnoxaparinDRUG1 milligram/kilogram (mg/kg), subcutaneous, every 12 hours until the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) is reached, minimum of 5 days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites150

Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 years or older * Must have evidence of infection * Must have systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) * Must have vasopressor-dependent septic shock Exclusion Criteria: * Have received vasopressor therapy (at any dose) for greater than 24 hours prior to the ...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumBrazilCanadaCzechiaFinlandFranceGermanyIndiaItalyMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandPortugalSpainSwitzerlandUnited KingdomChilePolandSlovakiaArgentinaAustriaDenmarkEgyptPuerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions about Drotrecogin alfa

What is Drotrecogin Alfa used for?

Drotrecogin Alfa is an investigational small molecule being developed for sepsis, submassive pulmonary embolism, and severe sepsis. It is a recombinant activated protein C that has been studied in clinical trials for these serious conditions.

Who makes Drotrecogin Alfa?

Drotrecogin Alfa is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LLY.

What phase is Drotrecogin Alfa in?

Drotrecogin Alfa is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. All four completed trials were Phase 3 studies, but the drug remains in earlier-stage development.

What clinical trials has Drotrecogin Alfa been in?

Drotrecogin Alfa has been studied in four completed clinical trials. These include NCT00049764 in pediatric severe sepsis, NCT00190788 comparing 4 vs 7 day infusion, NCT00568737 in adults with severe sepsis at low risk of death, and NCT00604214 in adults with septic shock.

Is Drotrecogin Alfa the same as Xigris?

Drotrecogin Alfa is also known by the brand name Xigris. It is a recombinant form of activated protein C that has been investigated for the treatment of severe sepsis and related conditions.

How does Drotrecogin Alfa work?

Drotrecogin Alfa is a recombinant activated protein C that exerts anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and profibrinolytic effects. It targets the coagulation and inflammatory pathways that are dysregulated in sepsis, potentially reducing organ damage and improving outcomes.