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eptacog alfa

Phase 3

Acquired Bleeding Disorder | Small molecule | Hematology |Novo Nordisk A/S|Last Updated: Mar 7, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment969

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Clinical trial landscape

eptacog alfa · 7 trials · 10 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 3
NCT00127283Recombinant Factor VIIa in Acute Intracerebral HaemorrhageAcquired Bleeding Disorder
COMPLETED829 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Recombinant Factor VIIa in Acute Intracerebral Haemorrhage
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Reducing disability and improving clinical outcome
After 3 months
Number of Adverse Events (AEs)
Monitoring of adverse events was performed from start of the trial to approximately 4 weeks after administration of trial product.

Adverse event is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation patient administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.

The Occurrence of thromboembolic serious adverse event
Until 90 days
Safety variables
Within 30 days after surgery
Thromboelastography (TEG) parameter Maximum Thrombosis Generation (MTG;'maximum velocity')
10 minutes post-dose for 270 microg/kg and 10 minutes after the first injection of 90 microg/kg
Bleeding duration measured in minutes after biopsies in trial part A
From onset of bleeding till the end of the bleeding
Bleeding duration measured in minutes after biopsy B1 in trial part B
From onset of bleeding till the end of the bleeding
TEG parameters obtained at baseline and with activated recombinant human factor VII
ROTEM parameters obtained at baseline and with activated recombinant human factor VII

Secondary Endpoints

Reducing mortality
Reducing hematoma growth
Activated Recombinant Human Factor VII Analogue Activity in the Blood
0-24 hours after trial product administration
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
vatreptacog alfa 5 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
vatreptacog alfa 10 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
vatreptacog alfa 20 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
vatreptacog alfa 40 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
vatreptacog alfa 80 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
rFVIIa 90 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
270 microg/kg rFVIIaACTIVE_COMPARATOREach subject will receive one single injection of 270 microg/kg and three injections of 90 microg/kg rFVIIa (one injection every 3 hours) in a randomised order. The two administration days will be separated by a wash-out period of at least 48 hours
3x90 microg/kg rFVIIaACTIVE_COMPARATOREach subject will receive one single injection of 270 microg/kg and three injections of 90 microg/kg rFVIIa (one injection every 3 hours) in a randomised order. The two administration days will be separated by a wash-out period of at least 48 hours
Pre-warfarin treatment (trial part A)EXPERIMENTAL -
Post-warfarin treatment (trial part B)EXPERIMENTAL -
Ex vivoEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
eptacog alfa (activated)DRUG -
vatreptacog alfa (activated)DRUG5 mcg/kg, injected i.v.
warfarinDRUGAfter a baseline punch biopsy (B0), warfarin is administered over a period of approximately 7-14 days. Dose is adjusted individually to achieve INR target. Once a stable INR is achieved, a second biopsy (B1) will be performed
placeboDRUGIf the subject is eligible to continue in trial part B, trial drug will be administered i.v. as a slow bolus injection over 2 to 5 minutes in five different doses followed by two biopsies (B2) and (B3) 15 minutes and 5 hours and 15 minutes, respectively, after trial drug administration
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites167

Inclusion Criteria: * Spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) within 3 hours after first symptom Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with secondary ICH * Pre-existing disability * Haemophilia

Countries:United StatesAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBrazilCanadaChinaCroatiaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyHong KongIsraelItalyNetherlandsNorwaySingaporeSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanThailandArgentinaHungaryJapanMalaysiaPolandSouth AfricaTurkey (Türkiye)United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about eptacog alfa

What is eptacog alfa used for?

Eptacog alfa is used for haemostasis in congenital bleeding disorders, including haemophilia A and B with inhibitors, and acquired bleeding disorders. It is being investigated as a treatment to control bleeding episodes in these patient populations.

Who makes eptacog alfa?

Eptacog alfa is developed by Novo Nordisk A/S, a pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker NVO. Novo Nordisk is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in bleeding disorders.

What phase is eptacog alfa in?

Eptacog alfa is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for its ability to promote haemostasis in patients with congenital and acquired bleeding disorders.

What clinical trials is eptacog alfa in?

Eptacog alfa has been studied in three completed clinical trials. NCT00486278 evaluated the drug in haemophilia patients with inhibitors for acute joint bleeds. NCT01561924 and NCT01561937 assessed its efficacy in congenital haemophilia and in reducing warfarin-induced bleeding, respectively. NCT01949792 investigated its pharmacokinetics.

How does eptacog alfa work?

Eptacog alfa is a recombinant activated factor VII that promotes haemostasis by activating the extrinsic coagulation pathway. It binds to tissue factor at sites of vascular injury, leading to the activation of factor X and the generation of thrombin, which helps form a stable blood clot.