Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
| NCT ID | Title | Phase | Status | Enrollment | Velocity | Design | Start | Completion | Last Updated | Sites | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06553768 | Evaluation of Maralixibat in Pruritus Associated With General Cholestatic Liver Disease (EXPAND) | PHASE3 | ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING | 90 | — | — | Oct 14, 2024 | Feb 1, 2027 | Mar 30, 2026 | 24 | United States, Brazil +8 |
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| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maralixibat | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants will receive maralixibat oral solution 300 μg/kg orally once daily for 1 week and then twice daily for 39 weeks. |
| Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Participants will receive placebo matched to maralixibat oral solution orally once daily for 1 week and then twice daily for 19 weeks. After 20 weeks, participants will receive maralixibat oral solution 300 μg/kg orally once daily for 1 week and then twice daily for 19 weeks. |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maralixibat | DRUG | Maralixibat will be provided as an oral solution along with 0.5-, 1.0-, and 3.0-mL sized dosing dispensers. During the double-blind dose escalation period (4 weeks), the study drug (maralixibat) will be administered once daily for 1 week and then twice daily (BID; morning and evening). During the double-blind stable dosing period (16 weeks), participants will be treated with 300 μg/kg BID or the maximum tolerated dose (determined during the double-blind dose-escalation period) of maralixibat. During the open-label dose escalation period (4 weeks), all participants will receive maralixibat treatment once daily for 1 week and then twice daily (BID; morning and evening). During the open-label stable dosing period (at least 16 weeks), participants will be treated with 300 μg/kg BID or the maximum tolerated dose (determined during the open-label dose-escalation period) of maralixibat. |
| Placebo | OTHER | Placebo matched to maralixibat will be provided as an oral solution along with 0.5-, 1.0-, and 3.0-mL sized dosing dispensers. During the double-blind dose escalation period (4 weeks), study drug will be administered once daily for 1 week and then twice daily (BID; morning and evening). During the double-blind stable dosing period (16 weeks), participants will be treated with 300 μg/kg BID or the maximum tolerated dose (determined during the double-blind dose-escalation period) of study drug. During the open-label dose escalation period (4 weeks), all participants will receive maralixibat treatment once daily for 1 week and then twice daily (BID; morning and evening). During the open-label stable dosing period (16 weeks), participants will be treated with 300 μg/kg BID or the maximum tolerated dose (determined during the open-label dose-escalation period) of maralixibat. |
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Informed consent and assent (as applicable) 2. Age ≥6 months at time of baseline visit 3. Diagnosis of a rare cholestatic liver disease with cholestatic pruritus based on the following: 1. Chronic liver biochemical abnormalities (\>90 days) and/or pathological evidence of...