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Tocilizumab

Phase 2

Acute Myocardial Infarction | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Novo Nordisk A/S|Last Updated: Jul 17, 2025

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetIL6R
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment100

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Tocilizumab · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT05350592Low-Dose Dobutamine and Single-Dose Tocilizumab in Acute Myocardial Infarction With High Risk of Cardiogenic ShockAcute Myocardial Infarction
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING100 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Low-Dose Dobutamine and Single-Dose Tocilizumab in Acute Myocardial Infarction With High Risk of Cardiogenic Shock
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

ProBNP
48 hours

ProBNP plasma concentration being assessed at multiple time points (including the primary endpoint) will be analyzed by application of a linear mixed model of covariance. As the biomarker will be measured prior to initiation of the study drug, the models will be baseline corrected (i.e., constrained linear mixed models, CLMM). The main result of these analyses will be the treatment-by-time interaction as a marker of whether the proBNP levels change differently over time in the treatment versus the placebo arm.

Secondary Endpoints

CS and/or cardiac arrest
Index admission
Acute Infarct Size
Admission
Post-infarction Salvaged Myocardium
3 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelFACTORIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Tocilizumab + DobutamineACTIVE_COMPARATORTocilizumab IV 280 mg (100mL/hour, 1 hour) Dobutamine IV 5 micrograms/kg/minute (5mL/hour, 24 hours)
Tocilizumab + PlaceboACTIVE_COMPARATORTocilizumab IV 280 mg (100mL/hour, 1 hour) NaCl 0,9% IV (5mL/hour, 24 hours)
Placebo + DobutamineACTIVE_COMPARATORNaCl 0,9% IV (100mL/hour, 1 hour) Dobutamine IV 5 micrograms/kg/minute (5mL/hour, 24 hours)
Placebo + PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORNaCl 0,9% IV (100mL/hour, 1 hour) NaCl 0,9% IV (5mL/hour, 24 hours)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TocilizumabDRUGSingle bolus
DobutamineDRUGContinous weight-adjusted infusion
NaCl 0.9%DRUGPlacebo comparator and diluent
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Acute myocardial infarction * Revascularization with PCI * Presentation within 24 hours of chest pain * ORBI risk score ≥ 10 * Age ≥ 18 Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to give informed consent to study participation * Unable to give consent due to language barrier * Comatose...

Countries:Denmark
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Frequently asked questions about Tocilizumab

What is Tocilizumab used for in Acute Myocardial Infarction?

Tocilizumab is being studied for use in acute myocardial infarction, specifically in patients with high risk of cardiogenic shock. It is administered as a single dose in combination with low-dose dobutamine. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved for this indication.

What does Tocilizumab target?

Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-6 receptor. By binding to this receptor, it modulates inflammatory pathways that are relevant in the setting of acute myocardial infarction. This mechanism is being evaluated in a Phase 2 trial for patients at high risk of cardiogenic shock.

Who makes Tocilizumab?

Tocilizumab is being developed by Novo Nordisk A/S, a company traded under the ticker NVO. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for acute myocardial infarction. Novo Nordisk is conducting a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate its safety and efficacy in this patient population.

What phase is Tocilizumab in for acute myocardial infarction?

Tocilizumab is in Phase 2 clinical development for acute myocardial infarction. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for this use. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is active but not recruiting, with an enrollment target of 100 participants in Denmark.

What clinical trials is Tocilizumab in?

Tocilizumab is being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT05350592. The trial is titled 'Low-Dose Dobutamine and Single-Dose Tocilizumab in Acute Myocardial Infarction With High Risk of Cardiogenic Shock.' It is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolling 100 adults aged 18 years and older in Denmark.

Is Tocilizumab the same as Actemra?

Tocilizumab is the same drug as Actemra, which is a brand name for tocilizumab. However, in the context of this Phase 2 trial for acute myocardial infarction, it is being investigated by Novo Nordisk. The drug is a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin-6 receptor.