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BAF312

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Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jun 5, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,651

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Clinical trial landscape

BAF312 · 6 trials · 7 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 2
NCT01665144Exploring the Efficacy and Safety of Siponimod in Patients With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (EXPAND)Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
COMPLETED1,651 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Exploring the Efficacy and Safety of Siponimod in Patients With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (EXPAND)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With 3-month Confirmed Disability Progression (CDP) Events as Measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
Baseline, every 3 month up to the maximum of approximately 3 years

The EDSS uses an ordinal scale to assess neurologic impairment in MS based on a neurological examination. Scores in each of 7 functional systems (Visual, Brain Stem, Pyramidal, Cerebellar, Sensory, Bowel \& Bladder, and Cerebral) and an ambulation score were combined to determine the EDSS steps, ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS). 3-month confirmed disability progression is defined as an increase of score of 1 point in patients with baseline score of 3.0 to 5.0 and 0.5 point increase with baseline score of 5.5 to 6.5 sustained for at least 3 months.

Absolute Perihematoma Edema (aPHE) Volume Measured by Computed Tomography (CT) Scan After Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)
On Day 14 following ICH

Following the initial diagnostic CT, repeat CT images were obtained between 24-48 h after the diagnostic scan, and on Day 7 and Day 14 to capture the trajectory of PHE increase and plateau after ICH. Only non-contrast study CT scans were obtained on Day 7 and Day 14. The non-contrast scan acquired on each patient at first follow-up (i.e. 24-48 h after the diagnostic scan) served as the baseline for our analysis. All CT scans were uploaded through a secure server, and edema and hematoma volumes were measured in a semi-automated manner by one Central Reader.

Total Number of Adverse Events During Evaluation of Long Term Safety and Tolerability of BAF312A in Extension Study.
Baseline up to approximately 5 years

Refer to adverse events for complete listing of serious adverse events and other adverse events. Adverse events of interest were presented in separate tables. There were no reports of macular edema.

Number of Participants With Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities During the Titration Phase of the Study (Without Washout)
Baseline Extension up to day 10

Number of patients with abnormal ECG conduction findings during dose-blinded titration at any visit post-dose, by type of abnormality and treatment (Extension Set). Number analyzed represent participants who had ECG results. Washout was defined as not being on treatment drug between Core and Extension for \>7 days. Abbreviation: Con=conduction, IVCD=intraventricular conduction defect , WPW=Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Number of Participants With Cardiac Conduction-IVCD Abnormality During the Titration Phase of the Study (With Washout)
Baseline Extension up to day 10

Number of patients with abnormal ECG conduction findings during dose-blinded titration at any visit post-dose, by type of abnormality and treatment (Extension Set). Number analyzed represent participants who had ECG results. Washout was defined as not being on treatment drug between Core and Extension for \>7 days. Abbreviations: washout = WO, Con=conduction

Number of Participants With Changes in Blood Pressure for Overall Extension Study. (Extension Analysis Set)
Baseline Extension up to approximately 5 years

Sitting blood pressure was measured in triplicate. The categories of notably low and high values and changes are presented for systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP). Multiple occurrences for a patient are counted as one occurrence in this table.

Number of Participants With Viral Infections of Interest Greater or Equal to 5% in Any Dose Group (Extension Set)
Baseline Extension up to approximately 5 years

Most infections were clinical diagnoses and were not confirmed by microbiology / virologic investigations. A patient with multiple occurrences of an infection for a preferred term is counted only once in each specific category. Events identified as infections by the Investigator and defined as an AE with onset on or after the first dose of Extension Study drug up to and including 30 days after the date of the last dose

Number of Participants With Dermatologic Alterations - Basal Cell Carcinoma (Extension Set)
Baseline Extension up to approximately 5 years
Dose Responsiveness of BAF312 Based on the Number of Combined Unique Active MRI Lesions (CUAL)
3 months of treatment

Combined unique active lesions (CUAL) were defined as new gadolinium \[Gd\]-enhanced lesions on T1-weighted MRI scans or new or enlarging lesions on T2-weighted MRI scans, without double-counting of lesions. ED50 is the dose that gives half of the asymptotic maximum change over placebo. ED90 is the dose that gives 90% of the asymptotic maximum change over placebo.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of BAF312 and selected metabolites
pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, and 312 hours post dose

The pharmacokineticsof BAF312 will be studied in plasma up to 312 (+/-24) hours post-dose at the following time points: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, and 312 (+/-24) hours post dose. Selected metabolites will also be quantified using the same samples as described above. Free plasma circulating fraction of BAF312 will also be investigated to assess whether protein binding is affected by renal impairment. For this purpose a separate blood sample will be taken at the following time point: 4 hours post-dose.

Pharmacokinetic Parameters of BAF312 and Selected Metabolites: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity (AUCinf)
pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, 312, 408 and 504 hours post dose.

The pharmacokinetics of BAF312 were studied in plasma up to 504 hours post-dose at the following time points: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, 312, 408 and 504 hours post dose.

Pharmacokinetic Parameters of BAF312 and Selected Metabolites: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast)
pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, 312, 408 and 504 hours post dose.

The pharmacokinetics of BAF312 were studied in plasma up to 504 hours post-dose at the following time points: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, 312, 408 and 504 hours post dose.

Pharmacokinetic Parameters of BAF312 and Selected Metabolites: Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration Following Drug Administration at Steady State (Cmax)
pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, 312, 408 and 504 hours post dose

The pharmacokinetics of BAF312 were studied in plasma up to 504 hours post-dose at the following time points: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 216, 312, 408 and 504 hours post dose

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With 3-month Confirmed Worsening in T25W of at Least 20% From Baseline
Baseline, every 3 months up to the maximum of approximately 3 years
Change From Baseline in T2 Lesion Volume
Baseline, Month 12 and Month 24
Percentage of Participants With 6-month Confirmed Disability Progression (CDP) Events as Measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
Baseline, every 3 months up to the maximum of approximately 3 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Siponimod (BAF312)EXPERIMENTALParticipants started on Day 1 and were uptitrated from 0.25 mg to 2 mg of BAF312 orally over a period of 6 days. After Day 7, participants continued on the treatment epoch for 3 months. During the Core Part of the study, participants participated in a maximum of 3 epochs. Following the Core Part, eligible patients enter the Extension Part during which all receive open-label BAF312.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo to BAF312 was administered orally during the Core Part of the trial. Following the Core Part, eligible participants enter the Extension Part during which all receive open-label BAF312.
BAF312EXPERIMENTALDays 1 - 7, IV up titration; days 8 - 14, 10 mg (5 x 2 mg tablets) taken daily orally
BAF312 10 mg/2 mgEXPERIMENTAL10 mg dose in Double Blind Phase and 2 mg in Open Label Phase
BAF312 2 mg/2 mgEXPERIMENTAL2 mg dose in Double Blind Phase and 2 mg in Open Label Phase
BAF312 1.25 mg/2 mgEXPERIMENTAL1.25 mg dose in Double Blind Phase and 2 mg in Open Label Phase
BAF312 .5 mg/2 mgEXPERIMENTAL.5 mg dose in Double Blind Phase and 2 mg in Open Label Phase
BAF312 .25 mg/2 mgEXPERIMENTAL.25 mg dose in Double Blind Phase and 2 mg in Open Label Phase
BAF312 10mg (period 1)EXPERIMENTAL -
BAF312 2 mg (period 1)EXPERIMENTAL -
BAF312 0.5 mg (period 1)EXPERIMENTAL -
BAF312 dose between 0.1 to 8 mg period 2EXPERIMENTAL -
BAF312 dose between 0.1 - 8 mg period 2EXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo (period 1, 2)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
severe renal impairmntEXPERIMENTAL -
moderate renal impairmentEXPERIMENTAL -
mild renal impairmentEXPERIMENTAL -
healthy subjectsEXPERIMENTAL -
Mild hepatically impairedEXPERIMENTALTreatment with a single oral dose of 0.25 mg BAF312
Moderate hepatically impairedEXPERIMENTALTreatment with a single oral dose of 0.25 mg BAF312
Severe hepatically impairedEXPERIMENTALTreatment with a single oral dose of 0.25 mg BAF312
Matched healthy subjectsEXPERIMENTALTreatment with a single oral dose of 0.25 mg BAF312

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BAF312DRUG0.25, 0.5, 1, and 2 mg film-coated tablets
PlaceboDRUGFilm-coated tablets
BAF312 solutionDRUGSolution for intravenous (IV) infusion - 4.5mg/4.5mL
Matching Placebo for BAF312 solutionDRUGSolution for intravenous (IV) infusion - 0mg/4.5mL matching placebo
BAF312 tabletDRUG2 mg film-coated tablet
Matching Placebo for BAF312 tabletDRUG0 mg film-coated tablet matching placebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites290

Inclusion Criteria: * Prior history of relapsing remitting MS * SPMS defined as progressive increase of disability over at least 6 months * EDSS score of 3.0 to 6.5 * No relapse of corticosteroid treatment within 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Women of child bearing potential must use reliable fo...

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Frequently asked questions about BAF312

What is BAF 312 used for?

BAF 312 is an investigational small molecule being studied for multiple conditions, including relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, hemorrhagic stroke, and in healthy volunteers. It is being developed by Novartis AG.

What does BAF 312 target?

BAF 312 is a small molecule that acts as a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator. It is being studied for its potential effects on immune cell trafficking in conditions like multiple sclerosis and hemorrhagic stroke.

Who makes BAF 312?

BAF 312 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global healthcare company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy across several indications.

What phase is BAF 312 in?

BAF 312 is in clinical development. It has completed Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 trials. The most advanced completed trial was a Phase 3 study in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, while earlier-phase studies covered hepatic impairment and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

What clinical trials is BAF 312 in?

BAF 312 has been studied in several completed trials. NCT01185821 was a Phase 2 study in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. NCT01565902 was a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in hepatic impairment. NCT01665144 was a Phase 3 trial in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, and NCT03338998 was a Phase 2 study in intracerebral hemorrhage.

Is BAF 312 the same as siponimod?

Yes, BAF 312 is also known as siponimod. In clinical trials, it has been referred to by both names, including in the EXPAND study for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which evaluated siponimod in over 1,600 patients.